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Making a Ceramic Inkwell Inspired by SeashellsA handmade inkwell can be both a useful studio object and a small sculptural landscape. When its form borrows from seashells, the vessel gains a natural…
Mediterranean Sand and Clay in Warm Neutral CeramicsWarm neutrals have a quiet ability to make handmade objects feel grounded. Shades drawn from sunlit sand, weathered limestone, terracotta, and pale clay bring…
How to Host a Private Pottery Session for a Small GroupA private pottery gathering can be an intimate creative experience rather than a formal class. With a few workstations, a clear project, and a relaxed pace,…
Carving wave motifs into a stoneware bowlA stoneware bowl can carry the memory of a shoreline through a few deliberate cuts. When wave motifs are carved into its surface, the pattern becomes more than…
The Science of Glaze Crazing and How to Avoid ItA glossy ceramic surface can look flawless when it leaves the kiln, then develop a fine network of hairline cracks as it cools or ages. This phenomenon, known…
How to Make a Textured Slab Serving TrayA hand-built serving tray brings the character of pottery into everyday rituals. With a rolled clay slab, a few simple tools, and carefully planned texture,…
An afternoon in my Barcelona studio: a photo essayBy mid-afternoon, Barcelona has settled into its golden rhythm. Light slips between balconies, traffic softens into a distant hum, and the studio begins to…
Tips for Storing and Displaying Your Ceramic CollectionA ceramic collection can make a room feel personal, tactile, and connected to the natural world. Each vessel, decorative plate, or sculpture carries its own…
The Quiet Drama of Opaque White and Cobalt BlueWhy I love glazing with opaque white and cobalt blue comes down to contrast. The pairing feels both ancient and immediate: a chalky, light-catching surface…
Designing a pottery piece that doubles as wall artA successful ceramic wall piece has to satisfy two instincts at once. It should feel like a considered object when viewed up close, with visible evidence of…