Slip Casting Ceramics Using Colored Casting Slip
Slip casting ceramics is a forming technique that has endless potential. Andrew Gilliatt adds a whole new level of fun…
I’m pleased to share these helpful tips from some of the master potters who inspired me on my artistic journey.
Techniques for Carving Clay Patterns on a Plate
There are a multitude of decorative effects you can create when carving clay, from the slip inlay technique to low…
Clay Shrinkage – How to Calculate Shrinkage Rate and Make a Shrink Rule
Clay shrinkage. Pesky clay shrinkage. Nearly every beginner with clay has had the experience of getting their first piece out…
How to Upcycle Salad Tongs Into Pottery Tools
As clay artists, we’ve all upcycled old, out-of-use objects into useful studio tools (think credit card rib). I love repurposing…
Three Smart and Simple Bisque Clay Hump Mold Techniques
Making your own bisque hump or slump molds is probably the easiest and most accessible way to get into mold…
20 Tips to Improve Your Extruder Experience
Extruders are great tools for the clay studio and it is super fun to use them to make extruded pottery…
How to Add Character to a Plate by Altering and Splitting the Rim
The things that separate good pots from great pots are often very subtle. They are the little details that might…
How to Wedge Clay Properly
Learning how to wedge clay is a tricky skill to pick up when starting out in pottery. While the goal…
A Brilliant Glaze Dipping Solution
Dipping pots in glaze can be challenging at times—especially when you can’t hold onto a foot ring. Glazing tongs can…