Tips & Techniques
Pyrometric Cones for Kiln Firing
There is a lot to know about kiln firing and some of the most common questions we get relate to pyrometric cones. With school starting, we wanted to give you a refresher on all things cones. Read our latest blog post on cones to learn about what cones measure, the different types of cones there are and when to use them, and how important using cones can be.
Slip Trailing Featuring artist Kristen Kieffer
Slip trailing is a process in ceramics created by squeezing lines of thick, liquid clay or slurry onto a wet or leather-hard clay surface using a squeeze-bulb or tube applicator.
New GR Pottery Forms Plates and Platters Video!
Jeff from GR Forms in Grand Rapids, Michigan visited the Bailey Showroom in Kingston, NY. While he was here we shot a video of him demonstrating how he uses his wood drape molds to create plates and platters.
Forming a Handled Cup with an Underglaze Printed Slab Part 2
Once you have applied an underglaze transfer onto a clay slab you can build with it. Here we will demostrate forming a handled cup with a printed slab.
New! Underglaze Transfers, Part 1: How to Apply Underglaze Transfers to the Clay Surface
Underglaze transfers are made up of ceramic underglaze material that has been printed onto thin paper. They can be transferred to the surface of greenware clay and fired from cone 06-10. Today we will demonstrate how to apply underglaze transfers to the clay surface.
Project: Personalize a Valentine, Plus 14 Red and Pink Glaze Picks!
Today we are demonstrating a fun and easy project, perfect for Valentine's Day. Because there is nothing more iconic on Valentine's Day than a Valentine itself, we are showing how you can create personalized ceramic Valentines! This project puts a unique spin on a classic gift.
Fall Leaf Jewelry Dish
Make a Clay Dish Inspired by Autumn
DIY Hand-Built Bowl
Use GR Pottery Form Molds to Create this Easy Hand-Built Bowl
What if you could make a bowl by hand to serve food in? Previously we showed you how you can create a plate using GR Pottery Forms Wood Molds. Here's how to hand build a bowl form that would present food beautifully.
Make Uniform Plates with GR Pottery Forms
Easy to Use and Satisfying Tools!
Create a Bud Vase with Assembled Parts
Extruded forms can be used individually or as modules to create more complex pieces. Each module may be a simple shape on it's own but, when joined together with others, can become a very elaborate form. Today we are going to demonstrate how to make a bud vase out of extruded parts. Follow along to create a beautiful functional piece!
