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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.

Making multiples is a common and challenging endeavor for potters. To successfully accomplish this task, you need to have a … Read More

One challenge that faces many ceramic sculptors is the sheer heft of clay, especially in a large sculpture. Ceramic artist … Read More

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

In this post, an excerpt from In the Potter’s Kitchen, Sumi von Dassow shows how to throw a French butter … Read More

I prefer working with handmade bisque molds to make my individual pieces. My basin bisque mold is the largest one … Read More

Terra sigillata pottery has been around since the ancient Greeks created their famous black and red pots, but it is … Read More

Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More

Julie Crosby and Kyle Johns share recipes for the terra sigillata and glazes that they use on their vessels. … Read More

Learning through trial and error, Julie Crosby identified the most important elements she needed to sustain a successful career as … Read More

Paper clay is any clay body to which processed cellulose fiber has been added. Adding paper pulp and other fibers to your clay body can … Read More