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Making a Ceramic Trivet With a Geometric Tile PatternA handmade ceramic trivet turns a practical kitchen object into a small piece of functional art. Built from a slab of clay and decorated with repeating shapes,…
Documenting a Day Trip to a Clay Mine in CataloniaA day trip to a clay mine in Catalonia offers more than a change of scenery. It creates a direct connection between landscape, material, and the objects…
How to Make a Ceramic Bottle With a Stopper for Olive OilA handmade olive oil bottle combines practical storage with the character of a small sculpture. Its rounded body, narrow neck, and fitted stopper create a…
Firing a Bisque Load with Mixed-Size PiecesA bisque firing becomes more demanding when a kiln contains tiny ornaments, medium vessels, thick sculptural forms, and broad decorative plates. Each piece…
Creating a series of ceramic coasters with mossy green glazesA set of handmade ceramic coasters can turn a small, practical object into a study of landscape, texture, and color. Mossy green glazes are especially suited…
The Influence of Antoni Gaudí's Organic Forms on My SculpturesMy sculptures begin with an instinct to observe rather than copy. A twisted branch, a shell worn smooth by saltwater, or the irregular edge of a rock can…
Shaping Soft Clay With A Surform ToolA Surform tool can remove soft clay quickly while leaving a distinctive, lightly textured surface. Its perforated metal blade works like a small rasp, cutting…
Making A Reusable Ceramic Mold For Identical EarringsHandmade earrings are appealing because each pair carries the maker’s touch, but some designs benefit from reliable repetition. A ceramic mold allows you to…
Why Hand-Building Suits Asymmetrical Ceramic FormsI am drawn to pottery that feels as though it has grown rather than been manufactured. A perfectly even vessel can be beautiful, yet my imagination starts…
Designing a Ceramic Incense Burner With a Mountain SilhouetteA ceramic incense burner can be a small landscape in functional form: a quiet object that holds fragrance, frames smoke, and brings the outline of distant…