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How to make a pinch pot

Kristen Fern

So you’re starting a pinch pot handbuilding project? Exciting! A clay pinch pot is a great and easy way to ...

What is slip casting?

Joanna Miller

Slip casting is used to create intricate shapes that are difficult or impossible to make using traditional techniques such as ...

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Can you reglaze pottery?

Joanna Miller

Pottery is a form of art that dates back to ancient times, and it continues to be a popular art ...

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What Are The 4 Types Of Clay?

Kristen Fern

So you’re starting a pottery project, but you’re not sure what pottery clay would be best. In this article, we’ll cover the ...

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The 7 Stages of Clay

Kristen Fern

Most people probably don’t think much about the clay they find when digging in the backyard. But if you’re ceramic ...

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What does cone mean in ceramics?

Kristen Fern

If you’re working out of a studio with a shared kiln, there’s a chance you haven’t had much experience with ...

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A guide to ancient Greek pottery

Kristen Fern

I confess I am a pretty big history nerd. And there’s a significant marriage between art and the past (which ...

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Everything You Need To Know About Clay For Pottery

Kristen Fern

Clay – you can’t do ceramics without it! But there’s a lot to know when it comes to picking the ...

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5 incredible pots with geometric decorations

Kristen Fern

In this article, we’re showcasing 5 incredible Greek pottery pieces with geometric decorations that we think you need to see. ...

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What is Grog in Ceramics?

Kristen Fern

Photo by Yan Krukov So you’re ready to start your next project? Exciting! It’s always one of my favorite stages: ...