February 5, 2010
Wheel Throwing Video: How to Throw a Large Vase in Two Parts on the Pottery Wheel
In today's video, an excerpt from Stephen Jepson's DVD How to Throw Large Pots, potter Bill Gossman shows us his method for making a large vase in two wheel-thrown sections. Bill has a couple of tricks up his sleeves that I hadn't thought of previously, such as a great technique for centering large amounts of clay. So,
check it out!
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February 3, 2010
Studio Tour Contest Winners!
The votes are in and I'm pleased to announce that Jeri Lake and Kate Nicol-Smith are the winners
in our Studio Tour Video Contest! In today's post, Jeri and Kate tell
us a bit more about themselves and explain what this wheel will mean to
them.
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February 1, 2010
Clay and Atmosphere: A Guide to Ceramic Kilns and Firing Methods
We all have so many different approaches to our own ceramic art that it can feel like we're coming from entirely different perspectives---and often we are, which is why the conversations we have here on Ceramic Arts Daily can get so interesting. One of the things we all have in common, however, is that we all need to fire our work if we want it to last. Okay, there are some who are experimenting with ideas of permanence and fragility who make raw clay objects solely for the purpose of letting them erode, but that's the exception rather than the rule. The rest of us need a kiln. Not only that; we need to know how to use it, what ...
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January 29, 2010
Studio Tour Video Contest: Finalist #3 - Ann Suchecki
Today, we are happy to present the third and last finalist in our
Studio Tour Video Contest: Ann Suchecki of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Also,
the voting for the grand prize winner begins today and continues
through midnight (Eastern Standard Time) Monday, February 1.
Watch the video and then follow the
links to the voting page.
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January 27, 2010
Studio Tour Video Contest: Finalist #2 - The Cracked Potters
Today, we are happy to present the next finalists in our Studio Tour Video Contest: The Cracked Potters, a.k.a. Jeri Lake and Kate Nicol-Smith. We'll present the next finalist Friday, January 29. A link to the voting page for the grand prize winner will be posted on Friday the 29th, and voting will continue through midnight (Eastern Standard Time) Monday, February 1. We hope you enjoy these videos as much as we have!
Watch Finalist 2!
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January 25, 2010
Studio Tour Video Contest: Finalist #1 - Breakaway Pottery
After much difficult
deliberation, we think we chose three very deserving finalists. We will
present them today, Wednesday, January 27, and Friday, January 29. The
voting for the grand prize winner will begin Friday the 29th and
continue through midnight (Eastern Standard Time) Monday, February 1. We hope you enjoy them!
Watch Finalist 1! - Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
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January 22, 2010
Wheel Throwing Video: How to Make a Little Teapot (Short and Stout) on the Pottery Wheel
I finally found a teapot video that is about as succinct as they
come - roughly 12 minutes (not bad, considering the process). And the
great thing is, it doesn't sacrifice detail and good advice. So, sit
back and
watch this excerpt from Stephen Jepson's
Advanced Throwing
Projects and Techniques. When you're done, you should have a darn good
foundation for making your own little teapot.
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January 20, 2010
The Month in Clay: February 2010
The Month in Clay post is coming early this month because next week is dedicated to our Studio Tour Video Contest. Take advantage of this early posting to get out there and buy your sweetie some sweet ceramics for Valentines Day. Browse the sweet stuff we've posted here for ideas and inspiration. Plus, as always, the
Ceramics Monthly calendar can give you the full picture of what's happening in ceramics in the coming month! -
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January 18, 2010
Super Salt Glaze and Slip Recipes: An Excerpt From Our New Free Download The Salt Glaze Surface
Today,
I am presenting a Will Ruggles and Douglass Rankin slip recipe and tips
for salt firing, excerpted from our latest free download
The Salt Glaze Surface: A Guide to Salt Glazing and Firing.
In addition, potter Cathi Jefferson explains how she used these recipes
combined with terra sigilatta and Andrew Wong's Luster Glaze to make
the beautiful checkered surface shown here.
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January 15, 2010
Handbuilding Video: How to Make a Handbuilt Ceramic Planter Using a Simple Cardboard Form
For today's video, I have excerpted a cool planter project involving
a simple cardboard form and some slabs. What I especially like about
this project is that Graham turns very practical joint reinforcements
into lovely loose decorative elements.
Watch the video!
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