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January 27, 2012

by Angelica Pozo   Read Comments (6)

We feature a lot of videos and articles on Ceramic Arts Daily about making ceramic art that goes on top of the table, but what about ceramic art that is the table top? I think we are due for some of that. So, in today's video clip, an excerpt from her DVD Creative Tile Making, Angelica Pozo demonstrates how to make a cut tile mosaic tabletop.
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January 23, 2012

You might recall a recent CAD video in which Deb Schwartzkopf demonstrated one of her sweet little dessert bowls. In today's post, an excerpt from the January/February 2012 Pottery Making Illustrated, Deb expands on that demonstration to show some variations on that form. If you find a little time to experiment, you'll see that the possibilities are endless with this technique.
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January 20, 2012

I think everyone who has a passion for making pottery has experienced the heartbreak of making a great pot and then ruining it in the glaze stage. So today I am sharing this video clip from Linda Arbuckle's Majolica DVD. Not only does Linda give excellent advice and show examples for how to develop successful decoration. But she also shares a number of great technical tips for painting with majolica colors.
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January 18, 2012

In today's post, ceramic artist Steven Young Lee explains the Mishima variation that works best for his work. Instead of working with leather hard clay, Lee inlays his slip into bisqueware and then scrapes it off with a metal rib.
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January 16, 2012

In today's post, an excerpt from our newly updated free download Five Great Pottery Decorating Techniques: A How-to Guide for Decorating Ceramics with Slip Transfers, Chinese Brush Techniques, Ceramic Slip, Sgraffito, and More, he describes the tools and techniques he uses to re-create one of Mother Nature’s most distinctive textures.
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January 13, 2012

In today's video, ceramic sculptor Melisa Cadell demonstrates a technique she uses to create series of prints on clay slabs. I love this technique because you can repeat the same image over and over again, but change it slightly, if you want, on each pull.
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January 11, 2012

Today, potter Linda Gates walks us through the slip-casting process for one of her jug forms using a four-piece plaster mold for the body and a two-piece plaster mold for the handle.
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January 9, 2012

Today Linda Bloomfield explains the chemistry behind glazes ranging from the palest yellow-greens to some terrific teals. Plus she shares loads of recipes (for all firing ranges). There are many ways to get greens and blues in ceramics, but if you’re looking for a specific hue, this will help you find the right combination.
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January 6, 2012

Curt Benzle has been using the Nerikomi technique to make super thin, intricately patterned works of art for nearly forty years. In today's pottery video, Curt explains how to make these patterned loafs of clay. If you ever enjoyed the Play Doh Fun Factory as a child, this technique will be right up your alley! - Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
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January 4, 2012

In today's post, Sean O'Connell discusses his influences and how he pays attention to them to make stronger pots. Plus he shares the process of making and decorating a gestural mug form.
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