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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

Mixing clay is generally not done by most studio potters. Instead, most of us buy premixed pottery clay neatly pugged and … Read More

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

Recycling clay is not the most exciting part of being a ceramic artist, but it is necessary. We all end … 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

It is especially true in the ceramics world that one person’s fault is another person’s fancy–especially when it comes to … Read More

Most of us ceramic artists know there are some dangers inherent in the art form we have chosen—from inhaling raw … Read More

If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “how much money do … Read More

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

Potter Mea Rhee makes the daunting task of reclaiming clay manageable by keeping an eye on her slop bucket and … Read More