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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 challenges when learning to throw is often getting the clay at the base of the pot … Read More

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

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

A potter can never have too many sponges, and when I saw Jared Zehmer’s genius hack for creating multiple throwing … Read More

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

My current work is inspired by the complex and gorgeous mandalas found in Eastern religions. Traditional mandala designs are circular … Read More

As clay artists, we’ve all upcycled old, out-of-use objects into useful studio tools (think credit card rib). But I had … Read More

From screenprinting to decals, there are many ways to transfer imagery onto pottery. There’s a nifty commercial product out now, … Read More

There are lots of ways to trim wheel thrown pots and add a unique touch to your work. In today’s … Read More