Tactile Geology
I’m trained as a geologist, but I’ve been working with ceramics full time for 35 years. As in geology, I … Read More
Tag: wax resist
Melted wax or wax emulsion used to prevent slip or glaze from adhering to a clay surface, either in decorating, or in preparing work for glazing. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Too Much is Just Enough!
My work is a lot about surface decoration. And a well-crafted canvas to put the pattern on is essential to … Read More
Deconstruct and Reassemble to Discover a New Form
My Yonic Double Seed Server evolved from thoughts about seeds, their inner and outer hulls, and the shapes of seed … Read More
Matte Cone 6 Glazing Techniques and Recipes
Donna Polseno creates beautiful buttery matte surfaces with a lot of beautiful depth, but it took a lot of experimentation … Read More
Studio Visit: Rick Hintze
My pottery is located in an old, cream-colored brick building that housed horses and carts for a butter, egg, and … Read More
Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artists 2017
The 20 artists whose works are included on the following pages exemplify the depth and breadth of exploration as well … Read More
Add Depth to Carved Surfaces with Wax Resist and Underglaze
There are so many things you can do with wax resist in ceramics. Of course, its most practical use is keeping … Read More
Combining the sgraffito technique with stencils for a striking look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
Steampunk Growlers
As a mostly self-taught potter, I was originally drawn to early American moonshine jugs as inspirational pieces. I collected and … Read More
How to Use Wax Resist and Ceramic Underglaze for Fine-Line Inlaid Decoration
Lately I have been doing a lot of ceramic underglaze inlay – sometimes called mishima, or slip inlay – and … Read More
