Tips & Techniques
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!
Coil Building Project with Extruded Coils
Form Finding with Coils
With a few swift pulls of the extruder arm, we created dozens of uniform coils perfect for building with. That brings us to this week's post where we are going to show you how to make a bowl using extruded coils.
How to Make Glazes From a Dry Mix
Save on Shipping Costs and Store Dry Mixes for Years
Glazing and Finishing Project, Part 2: Glazing and Finishing with Color and Sparkle!
Lot's of gift giving occasions seem to come up in May. Now is the time to start making some quick and easy coasters for Mom or the newlyweds! If you missed Part 1: Forming Coasters you can see the post here but then be sure to come back because we are about to jump into glazing!
Easy DIY Coasters, Part 1: Make something you can use with this quick project!
We are going to begin by rolling out a slab of clay. We have chosen a low fire white clay with grog from Standard for this project, but you can use any clay you are comfortable with. You can roll out a slab of clay either by using a rolling pin or a slab roller. We used our 22" Mini-Might II Table Roller to roll out this slab.
Who makes the best Jack-o-Lanterns?
Potters! Why?
van Gilder Hump Cut-Off Tool
The One Tool You Just May Need to Add to Your Tool Kit
Water-Slide Ceramic Decals
What they are and how you can apply them to your ceramic work
Brushing Glazes Made Easier
We are going to help you turn those glazes that don't spread evenly and dry way too fast into glazes that you will love to brush with.
Sometimes we have a great glaze that works well when it is dipped, poured or sprayed on but try and brush with it, and that is a whole other issue. Choosing glazes formulated for a brushing application and using glaze additives in glazes that are not already formulated for brushing is the key to making that great glaze behave beautifully when brushed.
