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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

One of the biggest reasons I am a potter is that I love to make things that people use and … Read More

Recently, I decided to replace the aesthetically challenged house numbers on my abode with something that better fit the character … Read More

Switching to a porcelain clay body may seem like an easy enough thing to do, but if you’ve ever worked … 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

After moving frequently, both early in life and for his job, Graeme Anderson visited rural Lightning Ridge in New South … Read More

When throwing numerous open forms off the hump, the possibility of deformation is greatest at the moment of cutting the … Read More

There are many ways to center a pot on the wheel when trimming, but one of the trickier ways to … Read More

Ceramic Arts Network: Often it is difficult to streamline a studio practice. How do you tackle efficiency in the studio?
Hanako … Read More

When most people think of porcelain, they think of a velvety translucent white surface. But Gillian Parke was interested in … Read More

I’ve found that handbuilding using a compressed slab to form plates and bowls ensures that the form will be less … Read More