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July 6, 2009
Nifty Nests: Using Kitchen Gadgets and Textured Slabs to Create Square(ish) Nesting Bowls
Denver potter Annie Chrietzberg demonstrates her creative technique for making nesting pots from slab-built forms. This step-by-step how-to project illustrates how to use tart tins from a kitchen store as templates, how to cut darts in slabs to make square forms and how to work with textured surfaces to get truly unique dishes.April 18, 2008
Tip of the Week: A Simple Shelving Solution for the Pottery Studio
In this week’s Tip of the Week, ceramic artist Leo Rosik, shares how resourceful artists can make great, durable shelving from wood pallets discarded by warehouses. And it keeps those pallets out of the landfill. Brilliant! Thanks Leo!January 1, 2008
Materials, Specifications & Construction Are you thinking of building a kiln? Do you know what kind you'd like to build -- wood, oil, gas, propane, electric, updraft, downdraft, crossdraft? Do you have questions about types of construction and materials to use? You're not alone. Fred Olsen is one of the leading pioneers in explaining everything about kilns to the studio potter and his book is one of the best references on the topic. This book covers it all from refractory materials and applications to design principles ...July 5, 2007
Studio Practices, Techniques and Tips is a collection of articles, suggestions, and questions and answers from the Ceramics Monthly archives. Potters share their knowledge on a full range of topics including designing a studio, making and using tools and equipment, photographing work, marketing and sales, kilns and firing. Also the stories of problem solving, insightful solutions, and the individual stories of challenges and successes. This is a must-have book for any potter or clay artist setting a course for pursuing clay beyond the casual past-time.January 29, 2007
Slipware has a long tradition of being used for commemorative wares has played an important part in marking historical events both for individuals and nations. This extra role makes this book essential reading both for potters and for ceramic collectors and historians alike. Mary Wondrausch on Slipware is a valuable reference tool as well as a lively read.December 1, 2006
Throughout his career, Philippe Faraut has extensively studied ethnic differences, the mechanics of expression and the aging process. In this third installment of his instructional series, Philippe Faraut focuses on modeling the heads of men. His demonstrations include basic structure comparisons of different ethnicities, techniques for modifying expressions to convey emotions to the viewer, the mechanics of the aging process and facial weight distribution for heavy-set men. In addition, he completes one bust of a man including hair and clothing. This 111-minute production was created for the advanced artist.November 25, 2006
Philippe Faraut is a figurative artist specializing in life-size portrait sculptures and monumental stone sculptures. His media of choice are water-based clay and marble. He received his degree in woodcarving and the construction of French fine furniture from Germain Sommeillier in Annecy, France, his boyhood home. An avid traveler, Philippe's destinations have allowed him the opportunity to study the cultures of many countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, thus influencing his work in portraiture sculpting. After establishing residence in the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia, he developed an interest in modeling the head in clay. Soon thereafter, he relocated his studio to New York state and began teaching sculpting classes.November 5, 2006
Randy and Don's endearing descriptions of the techniques they're using while they effortlessly turn clay into amazing vessels with rich, overlapping textures will astound you. Their respect for each other and their artistry is obvious, but it's also clear they have a gentle rivalry going. The admit to being competitive and they tease each other constantly. The real thrill comes when you see on of their designs leap to life in the kiln and be transformed into an eye grabbing, must have, "Wow!" piece with a simple final touch. Spend a few minutes with these two ceramic artists on this DVD and you'll feel like you're their new best friend who's been let in on a magnificent ...August 20, 2006
David Hendley's DVD video series, "Extrude It! Getting the Most From Your Clay Extruder" covers all aspects of using the clay extruder. Volume I deals with extrusions used as handles, feet, and additions, Volume II covers two-part dies that produce hollow extrusions, and Volume III demonstrates using extrusions for building components as well as the expansion box for large extrusions. Buy each volume individually, or order the whole set for a special price. David Hendley began making pottery in 1972 and quickly started using extruders in his work. Since 1990 he has owned and operated Old Farmhouse Pottery in Maydelle, Texas. He has built several extruders and written articles about extruding for Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated magazines. His work ...
