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At the leather-hard stage, removal of excess clay from a piece, using any of a variety of sharp cutting tools. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook

Slip trailing is a great way to add decoration to pots. Most ceramic artists use a fairly liquid slip when … Read More

Why would someone who has spent most of his adult life pursuing excellence in handmade pottery enthusiastically pursue mass ceramic … Read More

This Quick Tip comes to us from James Rozzi of Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, Rozzi tackles trimming delicate narrow-necked bottle … Read More

If you’re looking to add a striking graphic quality to your pots, you’ll enjoy today’s post. Today, Elisa Helland-Hansen explains … Read More

Not only does Adam Field go over his meticulous carving techniques on his DVD, Precision Throwing and Intricate Carving, but he … Read More

As a production maker, I sincerely embrace the handmade process, which doesn’t adhere to ideals of perfect uniformity found in … Read More

Making a tall coffee pot utilizes a number of pottery techniques including making an overhanging lid with a solid knob, … Read More

Ever since I started making pottery, I have loved making cups. I love how such a small object can fit … Read More

Bottom-heavy, wheel-thrown forms or those with long necks pose a particular challenge when it comes time for trimming. Simplify the … Read More

There are lots of ways to make clay molds. And I love that I keep discovering new variations on these … Read More