Make a Custom Clay Texture Tool from Scrap Wood
There are many ways to make texture on pottery, and making custom clay texture tools is great because it really … Read More
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Creating Patterns with Stains, Wax Resist, and Bisque Slips
There are a ton of creative things that can be done with wax resist, from creating patterns in wax resist … Read More
Restaurant Ware from the Inside Out
Patrick Yeung’s durable, thoughtfully designed pottery is highly sought after by chefs in Toronto’s menu-focused restaurant scene. … Read More
From the Editor: December 2019
Ceramic artists’ careers can consist of many different components that shift in prominence and relevance over time. One option that … Read More
Etched in Clay: How to Make Beautiful Relief Surfaces with Shellac Resist
Not long into his ceramics career, Jim Gottuso discovered shellac resist is a great alternative to wax resist for creating decoration … Read More
Tips for Making and Attaching Handles to Mugs
Making and attaching handles to mugs can be very challenging, especially if you are attaching the handles when they are … Read More
Packaging Ceramics for Shipping: Make Sure Your Pots Survive Shipping
Hopefully you haven’t already learned this the hard way, but you can’t afford to do a shoddy job on packaging … Read More
How to Add Visual and Structural Strength to a Form with Coils
If you’re looking to add a striking graphic quality to your pots, you’ll enjoy today’s post. Today, Elisa Helland-Hansen explains … Read More
Aluminum Foil Saggars: An Easy Alternative to Traditional Clay Saggars
Saggar firing was originally developed to protect wares from ash-slagging and flame-flashing in wood firings, but in contemporary use, with … Read More
In the Studio: Processing Natural Clays
As societies became more complex and businesses grew, clay processing became more and more industrialized. People began to purchase clay … Read More
