Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
Tag: thrown and altered
5 Pottery Handles Techniques for Handles That Function Well
It’s one thing to learn how to make handles for pottery. It’s another thing all together to make pottery handles … Read More
A Smart Way to Center a Foot on a Square Slab Plate
Slab-built plates seem like a pretty simple endeavor, but it can be challenging to center the feet just right. Coil … Read More
Out of Round
I began making a thrown and altered vase about five years ago, after seeing many variations of an oval or … Read More
Editor’s Note: Toast to Winter
Having grown up in Minnesota, I know there’s one thing Northerners obsess about: the weather. Well, maybe two things: the … Read More
Artisan in Residence
Showcasing seasonal food as the artisan in residence for a regional cooking magazine has meant considering the perspectives of the … Read More
Editor’s Note: Social Pottery
Truth is, I’m not the most social-media savvy person. Quite frankly, I forget to even look it. I’m not sure … Read More
An Unconventional Way to Make a Handmade Pitcher Spout
I’ve seen a lot of different ways to make a handmade pitcher spout–from a traditional pulled spout to a slab … Read More
Transition to More Possibilities
Shortly after graduating from college, I came up with a line of pottery using thrown and altered forms, a black … Read More
Archive Article: Bread, Butter and Salt: The Pottery of Cathi Jefferson
Last year, 20 potters who do salt and soda firing were invited by the city of Portsmouth, England, to look … Read More
