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
Tag: trimming
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
Bowl Making: The Inversion Technique
As potters, our products should exhibit economy and spontaneity in form and decoration through intelligent use of mind, eye, and … Read More
Sincerity and Eccentricity
After 24 years of teaching, I’m increasingly motivated to share what I know and emphasize that teaching IS learning. I … Read More
Going with the Flow
My pieces capture a thought process, or intention, that’s unique to my experience as it’s being created. The design captures … Read More
Teabowls: Form and Surface
I first learned about yunomis from a postcard I picked up for the ClayAkar “Yunomi Invitational.” I placed that card … Read More
In the Studio: Microwave Baker
Baking in the microwave oven is quick and convenient, but it isn’t the same as baking in a conventional oven. … Read More
Cutting and Pasting to Create New Pottery Forms
Shana Salaff prefers to design new forms by cutting and pasting components and playing around until she arrives at a … Read More
How to Add Character to a Plate by Altering and Splitting the Rim
The things that separate good pots from great pots are often very subtle. They are the little details that might … Read More
Throwing off the Hump to Create a Faceted Tulip Bowl
Throwing off the hump is a technique that many potters use to quickly make multiples of a form, typically a … Read More
Piece of Cake: How to Decorate Your Pots Like a Pastry Chef
Slip trailing is a great way to add decoration to pots. Most ceramic artists use a fairly liquid slip when … Read More
