Throwing in Two Parts
I began making pitchers in two parts around ten years ago. Initially, it was to make these large pots lighter … Read More
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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
Essential Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Pottery Studio
Most of us ceramic artists know there are some dangers inherent in the art form we have chosen—from inhaling raw … Read More
How to Correct Five Common Ceramic Glaze Defects
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
How to Use the Subtractive Sculpture Technique to Create a Box
The opposite of the additive process of sculpture, the subtractive sculpture technique involves removing material to create a finished work. … Read More
Pinch Pot Technique: A Fundamental Way to Make a Beautiful Pitcher
When you first decide you want to create your own pottery, it’s likely your first class will involve the pinch … Read More
A Slow and Steady Transition with Zac Spates
Through university studies, assistantships, apprenticeships, and opportunities to build and fire kilns with other artists, Zac Spates forged a dedication … Read More
Tips for Throwing a Perfect Tall Cylinder
Not only does Adam Field go over his meticulous carving techniques on his DVD, Precision Throwing and Intricate Carving, but he … 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
Mixing Clay Bodies in the Ceramics Studio
Mixing clay is generally not done by most studio potters. Instead, most of us buy premixed pottery clay neatly pugged and … Read More
Clay Wedging 101: A Great Way to Teach and Learn to Wedge Clay Properly
In ceramics there are many things that you have to practice over and over before things click. Wedging is one … Read More
