In the Studio: Keeping it Clean
I have never felt good about having my clay space in the basement of our home. No matter how much … Read More
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Using Red Earthenware Clay, Texture and White Slip to Create Depth
Kaitlyn Brennan was faced with a common conundrum of losing access to soda kiln firing after leaving school. With an old … Read More
Clay Tool Talk: Robin Hopper’s Advice on the Best Tools for Carving, Cutting, Scratching, and Slashing Clay
Almost anything can be used to make marks on clay – from found objects or repurposed kitchen utensils to handmade … Read More
A Material World: Janice Jakielski’s Impossible Objects
A commitment to craftsmanship, specialty equipment, rigorous materials testing, and detailed preparation converge in the thin-cast porcelain sculptures of Janice … Read More
A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
Thanksgiving Day Tradition Continues with a Mushroom Bruschetta Recipe!
It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, and since Thanksgiving usually involves getting together with loved ones and eating … Read More
Making Multiples: Cavity Molds for Handmade Ceramic Tiles
My kitchen could use an overhaul, and though it is not probably going to happen for a long while, I … Read More
How to Make a Ceramic Flute
When you have a bad day, nothing is better than putting on headphones and listening to some of your favorite … Read More
How to Make Ergonomic Pottery Throwing Sticks
David Ogle became frustrated when the throwing sticks he bought were too unwieldy for making the narrow necked forms he … Read More
Making the Perfect Pottery Tools with the Tools at Hand
Clay tools are a potter’s best friend–especially homemade tools designed to be perfect for specific tasks. Just by doing some … Read More
