In the Potter’s Kitchen: Creating a Winged Bowl
After so many years of making round pots on the wheel, I wanted some to be oval. Or better yet, … Read More
Tag: warping
Distortion of clay forms caused by uneven stresses within clay due to forming method, uneven drying, uneven support in firing, or uneven or excessive heat in firing. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Makin’ Bacon…Cups!
I’ve always loved bacon, but never anticipated incorporating the idea of bacon into my work until after visiting the Texas … Read More
Techno File: Clay Memory
Plasticity is a sought after characteristic in clay bodies, but too much plasticity often leads to troublesome issues with clay … Read More
Ceramic Lesson Plan – How to Make a Teapot in 30 Minutes
Learning how to make a teapot is a challenge and a milestone for potters. There are so many components to … Read More
How to Make Paper Clay in Your Home Studio
In this post, we’ll show you how to make paper clay. Making paper clay is a great way to gain … Read More
Making Paper Clay Storage Easier and Less Stinky
Paper clay is an ideal solution for building complex or delicate ceramic sculpture. Made by mixing any type of clay … Read More
Kiln Wash Simplified
Most potters don’t give much thought to kiln wash and just use the recipe they used when they first learned … 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
In the Studio: Company Collaboration
I was recently contacted by David Gamble (of Skutt Kilns) to see if I would be interested in creating awards … Read More
