Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … 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
Tips for Throwing a Perfect Tall Cylinder
Not only does Adam Field go over his meticulous carving techniques on his DVD, Precision Throwing and Intricate Carving, but he … Read More
How to Make Super Sharp DIY Sgraffito Tools
Clay is rough on tools, especially trimming and sgraffito tools. Fortunately, some of the most used tools in the box … Read More
Using a Pottery Wheel to Make Cool Slab Built Pottery
Most of us don’t think of the pottery wheel when we think about making slab built pottery. But there’s no … Read More
How to Make a Ceramic Olla Watering System
Since it is summertime, I thought I would share this great summer project from the Pottery Making Illustrated archives! In this project, … Read More
How to Make Ceramic Plates in Multiples
Making multiples is a common and challenging endeavor for potters. To successfully accomplish this task, you need to have a … Read More
Clay Tool Talk: Robin Hopper’s Advice on the Best Tools for Carving, Cutting, Scratching, and Slashing Clay
Almost anything can be used to make marks on clay – from found objects or repurposed kitchen utensils to handmade … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Fun Challenges in Mixing Bowls
The impetus for my dough bowls came from boredom. I had been making large serving trays using drape molds, but … Read More
Kinetic Function
An idea of ritual accompanies the use of functional art. Interacting with objects that improve your daily routine and enrich … Read More
Balance and Comfort
After all these years making pottery, mugs are still my favorite things to create. Like small sculptural exercises, they offer … Read More
