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Process of kneading the clay with the hands to remove air bubbles and ensure homogenous mass. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook

Switching to a porcelain clay body may seem like an easy enough thing to do, but if you’ve ever worked … Read More

Mixing contrasting ceramic stains into a white clay body and then handbuilding with them can lead to some incredible pottery … Read More

Centering large amounts of clay is something that I put off for a long time. I just didn’t think my … Read More

When you first decide you want to create your own pottery, it’s likely your first class will involve the pinch … 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

Clay people are a clever lot. It never ceases to amaze me how many interesting and innovative tools and techniques … Read More

Ceramic studios are full of warnings about trapped air pockets in joins or improperly wedged clay, but the factor that … Read More

In ceramics there are many things that you have to practice over and over before things click. Wedging is one … Read More

Like many potters, I have a basement studio. Unlike in my dream studio, which would have sweeping views of a … Read More

Wedging is the process of mixing clay by rotating and compressing it in a continuous rocking motion. The purpose is … Read More