Review: Christopher Staley’s Touching Time
Framed through a number of works on paper and ceramic sculpture, Christopher Staley’s recent exhibition presents an investigation and archive … Read More
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Make Your Pottery Shine Without Glaze: The Basics of Burnished Clay
Historically, burnishing clay was a method used by early potters to make their pottery more watertight and sanitary. Nowadays, most … Read More
How to Make and Use Underglaze Pencils, Crayons, Pens, and Trailers
Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More
Using Ceramic Molds – Slip Casting with Multi-Piece Molds
While it was once thought of as cheating, using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in popularity among … Read More
Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
How to Make a Coil Pot: Using Flat Coils to Construct Large Jars
Until several years ago, I hadn’t had much interest in making coil pots. I preferred the speed of the potters … Read More
Aluminum Foil Saggars: An Easy Alternative to Traditional Clay Saggars
Saggar firing was originally developed to protect wares from ash-slagging and flame-flashing in wood firings, but in contemporary use, with … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: The Perfect Brunch
As a production maker, I sincerely embrace the handmade process, which doesn’t adhere to ideals of perfect uniformity found in … Read More
Tall Coffee Pot
Making a tall coffee pot utilizes a number of pottery techniques including making an overhanging lid with a solid knob, … Read More
Elevating Experience
Ever since I started making pottery, I have loved making cups. I love how such a small object can fit … Read More
