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Ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and if polished or burnished while still damp may give a high gloss.

Historically, burnishing clay was a method used by early potters to make their pottery more watertight and sanitary. Nowadays, most … Read More

I’m a collector of quotes, many of which uplift, inspire, and remind me of my humanity. Over the years working … Read More

I’ve always been fascinated with the tangible realities of history and the boundless fantasy of science fiction. In my work … Read More

Artists who participated in the Collaborative Companions exhibition share recipes they use as versatile foundations to build on. … Read More

Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More

Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More

I looooooooooooove a matte glaze, especially those really buttery matte glazes that beg to be caressed. But I have to … Read More

Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More

Think thin porcelain. Now think even thinner porcelain and you have the plates of Christina Bryer. These translucent plates are … Read More

Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More