Slab roller vs rolling pin is not really a question of which tool makes better pottery. Both can produce good slabs. The real difference is how much clay you process, how consistent your slabs need to be, how often you make them, and whether the cost of a slab roller is justified by your workflow. […]
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If you’ve been paying attention to the pottery community lately, you’ve probably noticed that ceramics are moving in several different directions at once. Some potters are going deeper into traditional techniques. Others are pushing ceramics toward sculpture, digital fabrication, and experimental forms. Functional pottery remains important, but the definition of “functional” is becoming much broader. […]
A pottery banding wheel is one of those studio tools that looks almost too simple to matter. There is no motor, complicated controller, or elaborate mechanism. Instead, you get a rotating platform that lets you turn your pottery while keeping both hands focused on the work. That simplicity is exactly what makes a pottery banding […]
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Learn how to attach pottery handles securely and avoid common problems such as cracking, weak joins, uneven drying, and handles that break after firing.
A plain clay surface can be beautiful. However, pottery texture techniques can give a simple form considerably more character without requiring complicated decoration. Today, ceramic artists are putting more emphasis on tactile surfaces, visible handwork and marks that make each piece feel individual. Current ceramics coverage includes everything from carved surfaces and traditional Japanese techniques […]