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Even the Pros Mess Up Spouts! Potter Lorna Meaden Demonstrates “A Great Way to Fix a Spout You Ruined”

Lorna Meaden — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:29 +0000

Today, Lorna Meaden explains a great way to fix a messed-up pitcher spout by adding coils when the pot is leather hard and re-pulling the spout. Not only is it a great way to fix mess-ups, but it is also a great way to add length to a pulled spout. Watch the video!

You Say Neriage, I Say Nerikomi…No Matter What You Call it, Mixing Colored Clays Makes for Gorgeous Pottery Surfaces

Robin Hopper — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:55:52 +0000

Today Robin Hopper explains the distinction between neriage and nerikomi, as it was explained to him by Thomas Hoadley, a long time colored clay aficionado. He also explains how to create a lovely marbled rim bowl like the one shown at left.

Adding Dimension to Stenciled Imagery on Pottery

Jennifer Harnetty — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:13:02 +0000

Stenciling is a great decorative technique for pottery. In the latest issue of Pottery Making Illustrated,
Ann Ruel shares her ideas for getting a stenciled look with more
dimension. I thought her ideas were pretty nifty so I have excerpted
from the article in today's post.

Wheel Throwing Video: How to Throw and Facet a Pitcher on the Pottery Wheel

Stephen Jepson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:39:37 +0000

In today's video, potter Stephen Jepson demonstrates how to throw a pitcher on the pottery wheel and then facet it with a cheese slicer. Watch the video!

The Month in Clay - November 2009

Jennifer Harnetty — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:35:48 +0000

I am way fired up, folks. I just got back from the Potters Council Expressive Surfaces workshop at Red Star Studios in Kansas City, Missouri. This workshop was EXACTLY what I needed to get motivated about getting into the studio. Not only were the workshop presenters, Lorna Meaden and Mark Peters, superbly awesome, but Red Star has such a great selection of work for sale in their gallery that it was just plain inspiring to take it all in. That's why I advise you all to get out there and look at work. Lots of work! To help you do that, I am presenting some highlights of what's going on this November in this months edition of The Month in Clay. And don't forget to check out the Ceramics Monthly calendar for a more comprehensive listing of ceramics happenings.

It Slices, It Dices! Some Simple Glaze Tests Reveal a Ceramic Glaze That Can Do it All (well, almost)

Kristina Bogdanov — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:29:22 +0000

Kristina Bogdanov, who teaches at Ohio Wesleyan College in Delaware,
Ohio, was intrigued when she realized that one of the class glazes
seemed to fire well at cone 10 reduction in a gas kiln, cone 6 in an
electric kiln, and cone 9 reduction in a soda kiln without any change
in the recipe. So she ran the glaze through a battery of tests to see
just how versatile it was. Today, in an excerpt from the 2010 Buyers
Guide for Ceramic Arts, Kristina explains her testing process and the
results.

Clay’s Fascinating Cousin: A Glimpse into the World of Precious Metal Clay

Jennifer Harnetty — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:51:41 +0000

In this clip, Hattie Sanderson, a certified Precious Metal Clay instructor, explains
the basic PMC tools and lingo, and presents an introductory earring
project. Watch the video!

Combining Histories: Make, Scan, Mill, Print, Adjust, Repeat

Steven Thurston — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:48:29 +0000

For the past few years we have utilized several forms of
rapid prototyping to explore new methods of creating form. At The Ohio State
University ceramics program, we have a large Techno Isel CNC (computer
numerically controlled) router and a Konica Minolta Vivid 910 3D scanner, a
Z-Corp 510 3D printer and a soon-to-be-operational Epilog laser cutter. In an
environment where research and development are crucial activities, we willingly
embrace these new technologies in search of a balance between traditional craft
and industrial practice.

Testing 1…2…3: How to Test Clay Bodies to Find the Right Sculpture or Pottery Clay for Your Work

Paul Andrew Wandless — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:55:06 +0000

Today, Paul Wandless explains how a combination of simple tests can give you plenty of information that will make choosing and learning about pottery and sculpture clays a little easier.

Clay on the Wall: An Introduction to Hanging Ceramic Wall Pieces

Dominique Bivar Segurado — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:32:54 +0000

Today, in an excerpt from her new book Wall Pieces (available November 2009 in the Ceramic Arts Daily Bookstore), Dominique Bivar Segurado goes over several materials and methods for hanging ceramic wall art.