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Learn about key characteristics of five different clays from Tucker's and Standard Clay Co. available at Bailey Pottery. See how each clay looks from raw to fired and under a glaze.

The maker of our Mystery Pot 43 is Helen Naha, the matriarch of a Hopi-Tewa clan of potters who sign their pots with a stylized feather. Our pot is a beautiful example of her Black on White pottery. The Awatovi star design was revived by Feather Woman over her lifetime. One of several designs she developed from shards she collected from the Awatovi ruins.

Read on for a detailed biography of this remarkable Native American Pottery Legend by Grey Wolf Gallery in Arizona. Visit their website https://greywolfgalleryaz.com/ for old and current Native American Artist.

Mishima Decoration with Wax Resist

The 5000 members of the Facebook Pottery Studio have spoken to reveal their favorite and best brushes for pottery work. Don't underestimate the importance of the brush as a tool to help you express your ceramic vision! Ann Ruel and her husband/videographer, Jim Ruel, have filled Little Street Pottery's YouTube Channel with instructive videos for all to enjoy!

In this video, we will be demonstrating how to create a bowl form with the Circlematic Form Finder. Designed by studio potter and teacher, Sandi Pierantozzi, the Circlematic was developed as a way to explore forms through hand building.

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create ceramic beads. We'll take you on the journey from raw clay to fired, glazed beads. Check it out!

Nicole Boenigk of Earth and Empathy ceramics shares her favorite things about working in clay, how she uses her favorite Bailey products, and a little advice for those just beginning to work in clay. Read more about Nicole and her Mother-owned, small ceramics business Earth and Empathy in this article.

In this video, we will explore the Shimpo Handheld Extruder. We will demonstrate operating this tool, show how to change the different dies, and discuss the advantages of adding this Extruder to your tool kit.

Bailey's Lyla has created a demonstration video showing the ease of using WiziWigs Profile Ribs. She chose the Bowl Makin' Bob to quickly make a bowl.

It's not too late to create some quick and easy ornaments in time for the holidays. We'll show you how to make seasonal ornaments with texture and your message. They can be used to decorate anything from a present, a tree, or your home. Get inspired by our project and then make it your own! We've got the tools and know how to get you there.