Trimming is Child’s Play
This week’s Tip of the Week comes to us from James Rozzi of Stone Mountain, Georgia. Last week we saw … 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
How to Make a Decorative Lid for a DIY Cupcake Stand!
In my opinion, everyone should celebrate the cupcake and what better way to do so than with a DIY cupcake … Read More
How to Use Thin Sprigs and Carving to Add Surface Texture
Carving into a form is a great way to add imagery and texture to pottery. But Michelle Swafford came up … Read More
Exploring Function through Sculptural Forms
During graduate school, my work was predominantly sculptural. Near the end of my studies, I became more drawn to sculptural … Read More
How to Make Custom Clay Texture Rollers
Who doesn’t love a homemade texture tool? It’s such a great way to put your personal stamp on your work. … Read More
Throw, Cut, and Paste: Creating Distinctive Vibrant Forms
Potter Joan Bruneau wanted a little more lift from her thrown vase forms, but pesky old gravity was keeping the … Read More
How to Make Kanna Trimming Tools
Most potters in the United States are very familiar with the loop trimming tools that come in the basic pottery … Read More
Carbon Copy: Transfer Paper Makes it Easy to Transfer Customized Underglaze Images
From screenprinting to decals, there are many ways to transfer imagery onto pottery. There’s a nifty commercial product out now, … Read More
Recycling Clay: Tips for Collecting, Storing, Reclaiming and Reprocessing Your Clay Scraps
We all end up with clay scraps when making pottery, and because this happens at various stages in the cycle, … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Covered Cupcake Stand
A covered cupcake stand is probably not a necessity; however, they’re very fun to make, especially if they’re frilly and … Read More
