The best way to learn pottery techniques is by watching experts demonstrate them. With our large selection of videos, you can pick and choose the techniques you want to learn for less than the cost of a workshop. Choose from an exclusive range of Ceramic Arts Daily Presents DVDs, as well as videos from other production studios. You'll find that a DVD is like having an artist by your side (except you can hit PAUSE).
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Cover Photo of The Surface Techniques of Steven Hill DVD available at ceramicartsdaily.org
The Surface Techniques of Steven Hill

When it comes to rich organic surfaces, no one matches the sprayed glazing techniques of Steven Hill. Through a process of layering slips, base glazes, cover glazes and accents, he elevates glazing to a highly sophisticated level. In this DVD, Steven leads you through the entire process, including glaze recipes, for getting spectacular glaze results at cone 6.

 

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Photo of the book Coulur and Glazes by Linda Bloomfield available from http://www.ceramicartsdaily.org/bookstore
Colour in Glazes

If you’re looking for a concise, yet authoritative book on the basics of developing your own glazes and experimenting with color, this is the book. Linda Bloomfield, who holds a PhD in Materials Science and has been working in ceramics for more than 40 years, serves as the perfect candidate to bridge science and art. “Colour in Glazes” is amply illustrated with finished works and test tiles.

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Cover image of Amy Sanders video Creative Forming with Custom Texture available at CeramicArtsDaily.org
Creative Forming with Custom Texture

In this comprehensive 4-disc DVD collection, Amy Sanders reveals how she took a background in quilting and fabrics to create a unique way to work with clay. Through a series of easy-to-follow demonstrations, Amy shows you how to make the tools you need to create richly textured handbuilt and thrown pieces that will change the way you work in clay.

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