Guides
Tips for Selling Pottery at Local Artisan MarketsLocal artisan markets give ceramic artists a rare opportunity to place handmade work directly into people’s hands. Shoppers can feel the weight of a mug, study…
Wabi-Sabi in Functional PotteryFunctional pottery becomes especially expressive when it carries visible evidence of the making process. A cup may lean slightly, a bowl may reveal a…
Making a ceramic garden stake with a painted finishA ceramic garden stake adds a small, personal landmark to a flower bed, herb planter, or balcony pot. Unlike a mass-produced ornament, a handmade clay marker…
Organic firing techniques for expressive ceramic surfacesHow to fire ceramics with organic materials for unique effects is a question of atmosphere, timing, and restraint. Instead of relying entirely on commercial…
Why I use wild clay from the Catalan coastI began working with wild clay from the Catalan coast because it carries a sense of place that prepared studio materials cannot fully imitate. Gathered from…
A tour of my favorite local Barcelona clay suppliersBarcelona is a wonderful city for a ceramic artist who enjoys following a material from raw earth to finished object. The local landscape offers independent…
Smoother Pottery Forms With A Rib ToolA rib tool is one of the simplest ways to bring clarity and movement to a handmade vessel. Used with the right pressure, it compresses clay, removes small…
Creating a series through paired ceramic platesA single plate can hold a quiet idea, but two plates allow that idea to breathe. When I make plates in pairs, I am exploring conversation, rhythm, and…
How to Repair a Broken Ceramic Piece With KintsugiA broken ceramic bowl, vase, or sculpture does not have to become waste. Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery with lacquer and metallic powder,…
The Balance of Form and Function in Decorative PlatesA decorative plate can command attention from across a room, yet its success often depends on details that are felt before they are noticed. The curve of the…