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A Creative Pottery Party for a Birthday CelebrationA pottery party turns a birthday gathering into a hands-on experience with something meaningful to take home. Instead of receiving a favor that is quickly…
Designing a Ceramic Jewelry Dish with a Seashell MotifA small ceramic jewelry dish can turn an everyday object into a quiet piece of coastal art. Its shallow form is practical for rings, earrings, and delicate…
The Benefits of a Slow Dry for Large Ceramic PiecesLarge ceramic work asks for patience long before it reaches the kiln. A broad sculpture, deep vessel, or oversized decorative plate contains more moisture than…
Making a Ceramic Watering Can That WorksA ceramic watering can has to do more than look graceful on a shelf. It must hold water without leaking, pour in a controlled stream, remain comfortable to…
Safe Transport for Ceramic Art at a MarketTaking handmade ceramics to a market requires more than a sturdy box. A sculpture, decorative plate, or functional pot can be damaged by vibration, sudden…
Carve a Pacific Northwest Relief Map on a Ceramic PlatterA ceramic platter can become more than a serving surface: it can hold the contours, waterways, forests, and weather patterns of an entire region. A relief map…
My process for developing a new glaze from scratchA new glaze begins long before I mix minerals in the studio. It often starts with a colour seen on a Pacific Northwest shoreline, the softened blue of…
Pairing pottery shapes with tapas for a generous tableA tapas spread is built for movement: hands reach across the table, small dishes shift between guests, and every bite deserves its own little setting. Handmade…
A step-by-step guide to making a ceramic bird feederA handmade ceramic bird feeder can be both a practical garden object and a small piece of outdoor sculpture. Its shape, texture, and color can echo tree bark,…
Soft Surface Patterns on Clay with Natural SpongesNatural sponges offer a gentle way to add movement, grain, and visual softness to a ceramic surface. Unlike brushes or carved tools, they create irregular…