8 Ways to Apply Glaze
No matter how eager you might be to begin splashing on your newly concocted glazes, there are a few details … Read More
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Luster 101
As a ceramic artist who adds gold luster to every piece I fire, the most common emails I receive from … Read More
In the Studio: African Violet Pot
Planters are a staple of the potter’s repertoire, but it’s hard to make a planter that works better than the … Read More
In the Studio: Personalized Cups
When we think of pottery, we often think of working on the potter’s wheel—creating pots in the round. However, shaping … Read More
A Slamming Slab Technique for Handbuilding with Texture
Jeremy Randall has a fun and interesting slab technique that is extremely entertaining to watch. Rather than stamping or rolling … Read More
Quick Tips: 2 Ways to Use a Sponge Paint Brush
Painting clean lines on clay can be a mess if you don’t have the right tools. Preston Rice was in … Read More
September 2018 Call for Entries
Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals … Read More
Tips and Tools: Safe Packing
A museum employee once told me how they used foam to pack valuable Chinese ceramic artwork for shipping across the … Read More
Bonhomie and Radishes: Christine Zablocki’s Humorous Earthenware
Her friends say Zablocki looks like her characters. She laughs, “You know, the woman with the long nose?” Her imaginary … Read More
Candice Methe: The Maturation of a Nomadic Potter
Candice Methe’s story as a ceramic artist exemplifies the satisfactions and struggles of working within the tradition of vessel making … Read More
