How to Make a Low-Cost Table Top (and Keep it Clean!)
I’ve noticed that a common question asked of demonstrating artists during our Workshop from Home webinars is “what is your…
I’m pleased to share these helpful tips from some of the master potters who inspired me on my artistic journey.
Make Custom Decorating Wheels with Furniture Casters
Rolling stamps are a really fun way to add texture to a piece. There are lots of commercial decorating wheels…
How to Slip Trail with a Tin Can
There are many different applicators that can be used to trail slip onto ceramic work—from store-bought slip trailers, to condiment…
Pottery Throwing Ribs – Tips on Correct Usage, DIY Throwing Rib Ideas
Using pottery throwing ribs correctly is an important skill to learn in order to produce consistent pots with clean surfaces….
An Easy Way to Dry Your Pottery Slowly
Over the years we have received many inquiries on damp cabinets or damp boxes. Some had never used a damp…
Quick Tips: Tap Centering While Trimming
There are many ways to center a pot on the wheel when trimming, and one of the trickier ways to…
A Brilliant Homemade Tool That Helps Steady the Hands When Throwing Large Pots
Throwing really large pots, and trimming them, is hard work. This is especially true when your pot gets to be…
The Ice Cube Underglaze Tray
While flipping through some back issues of Ceramics Monthly, I stumbled upon this great little gem that I knew I had…
Throwing Large Pots – Four Helpful Tips from an Expert
The desire to throw large pots is something that just about every potter has at one time or another. And…