Pottery Careers: Expert Insights into Making a Living as a Potter
For many of us in the Ceramic Arts Network community, making pottery is something we wished we were doing more … Read More
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A Simplified Ceramic Chemistry Lesson
If you’re like me, the mention of the word chemistry can send you into a panic–admittedly not my favorite subject. … Read More
Working Potter: Geoff Pickett, Athens, Georgia
My introduction to pottery was at the local art school, taking evening classes, while studying mechanical engineering at another local … Read More
Going Industrial: A Potter Shares his Experience with Mass Ceramic Production
Why would someone who has spent most of his adult life pursuing excellence in handmade pottery enthusiastically pursue mass ceramic … Read More
A Guide to the Ceramic Kiln and Various Firing Methods
One of the things all ceramic artists have in common is that we all need to fire our work in … Read More
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
Handbuilding Nesting Bowls with Hump and Slump Molds
Nesting bowls are a project I have been meaning to take on for a while. I’ve always wanted to make … Read More
Thrown, Altered, and Carved
My carved pitcher form came about when I was doing research for the Companion Gallery’s call for entry to Last … Read More
Techno File: Carbon Trapping
Shino glazes are incredibly technical and complex, with a wide range of colors. While they have been one of the … Read More
How to Make Great Slump-Molded Plates with A Cheap Craft Store Tool
Want to make quick work of multiple, handbuilt plate forms? Try Styrofoam rings found in most craft supply stores (for … Read More
