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Glaze Chemistry 101: A Quick Course on How To Make and Test Your Own Custom Ceramic Glazes
In today's post, we are presenting a little intro to glaze mixing
and testing from Richard Zakin. In it he explains how the glaze making
process is easily mastered if you have the right tools, follow an
ordered procedure, and take the work seriously.
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!
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.
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 it does (and what it won't do). There are few folks around with as much insight into this aspect of ceramics as Richard Zakin, and
in today's post, he walks us through all the major considerations of kiln performance. If you don't already have a kiln, read on to find out how to build a sawdust kiln out of readily available materials.
Studio Visit Finalists
Watch our three Studio Tour Video Finalists and then vote for your favorite!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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