August 24, 2009
Today potter Dan Gegen explains how he begins working with texture before the construction process even begins, and therefore makes it integral to the design of the pot. He also shares the glaze recipe for the lovely celadon-esque glaze featured on the pot to the left.Already Registered? Please sign in.
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June 26, 2009
In today's video clip, which is excerpted from his DVD Making Marks (a video adaptation of his popular book), Robin Hopper demonstrates some great fluting, sgraffito and wax resist painting techniques.November 21, 2008
Hand-operated turntable for applying wax resist and banded decoration.September 29, 2008
I think we've all heard it said that the simplest solution is the best. And while I always make it a rule to never deal in absolutes, today's tip does seem to prove this adage true. Brought to us by Sumi von Dassow, this surface-decoration technique involves just a few tools and materials that I'll bet you already have in your studio. And like most simple techniques, a little experimentation can result in many new ways to add interest and depth to your work. But Sumi doesn't stop there; she also includes some general tips for working with wax resist, and these will help you regardless of which wax technique you use. Enjoy!June 27, 2008
Pottery Decorating Video: Using Handmade Bisque Stamps to Apply Texture to Platter Rims
Today’s Video Tip of the Week comes to us from Mark Peters of Pine Root Pottery in North Carolina. Mark takes us, from start to finish, through the process of adding decorative texture to freshly thrown platter rims with bisque stamps. And he makes it look sooooo easy! This is another great technique if you use glazes that break or pool in texture. Give it a try! -Jennifer Harnetty, editor.June 25, 2008
Readers Chime In: More Pottery Uses for Old Credit Cards and Other Quick Tips for the Clay Studio
Today, readers share more good ideas for using old credit cards in the ceramic studio, plus a host of other great ceramic tips!February 11, 2008
Today Ellen Kong shares a tip she developed after attending a sgraffito workshop. Using cheap and readily available materials, she came up with a way to ease finger and hand strain from intricate carving.February 1, 2008
Today, potter Andi Fasimpaur shares a great tip for an inexpensive work surface for handbuilding. Plus, we'll give you a couple of other great tips for the pottery studio.
