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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

Sgraffito can be an impactful, dramatic way of decorating pots (like in Kathy King’s plate above) or a more subtle … Read More

I have been sort of obsessed with plates lately – I haven’t been making any (too busy lately for the … Read More

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

The use of functional objects provides opportunities for memorable moments, whether it is a vase filled with freshly picked flowers, … Read More

I currently make my work in Rabbit Creek Studio in Anchorage, Alaska. The studio is owned by my friend, Kim … Read More

Clay people have some darn impressive ingenuity when it comes to improving the efficiency of their processes. We get a … Read More

Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More

Most of us ceramic artists know there are some dangers inherent in the art form we have chosen – from … Read More

Historically, burnishing clay was a method used by early potters to make their pottery more watertight and sanitary. Nowadays, most … Read More

Kaitlyn Brennan was faced with a common conundrum of losing access to soda kiln firing after leaving school. With an old … Read More