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Who Is Dottie Clark?

In: Ceramics (general)

By: Anya Laurence

A brief look at the life and career of Dottie Clark, a creator of astonishingly real 'One of a Kind Dolls.' more...

Wheel Throwing Tools: Japanese

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

Now that you have a full complement of throwing tools, it's time to get fancy and explore traditional Japanese pottery tools made out of bamboo, wood and iron. more...

Wheel Throwing Tools: Beyond Basic

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

Now that you're throwing larger cylinders and bowls, it's time to try tackling bottles, jars and teapots. Here are suggestions to expand on the basic pottery tool kit. more...

Wheel Throwing Tools: Basic Kit

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

You need very little to throw a pot on the wheel: a pin tool, a sponge and a wire tool. But pottery kits come with a few more mystery objects. Find out what these can do. more...

Lladro - Fine Spanish Figurines

In: Ceramic Techniques

By: Rachel L. Webb

From humble beginnings, Lladro porcelain is fast becoming a household and worldwide name, and a collection craze for the wealthy, with a presence in over 120 countries. more...

Popular Pottery Techniques

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

Pinching yourself differentiating between soft slab and hard slab? Coiling your brains around throwing and moulding? Find out what some of these pottery terms mean. more...

Painting Ceramic Bird Figurines

In: Pottery

By: Aileen McLeod

Ceramic figurines include bisque birds decorated with glazes and kiln fired. more...

Design Decoration on Bisque

In: Pottery

By: Aileen McLeod

Choose a focal point in your choice of design and produce a unique decoration by painting on bisque ceramic. Glazes/stains are used and brilliant colours is the result. more...

DIY Improvised Press Moulds

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

Can't get hold of a plaster press mould? No problem. There're objects in the house and kitchen that will do just as well. Here are suggestions for substitutes around you. more...

Painting Ceramic Tiles

In: Tile/Mosaics

By: Aileen McLeod

Ceramic decoration can be fun and creative. Painting designs on tiles will liven up your kitchen,bathroom or extend to a coffee table top. This article is for you. more...

Make a Press Moulded Bowl or Dish

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

Plaster press moulds can be used to start various projects or to produce multiples of any one design. Find out how to use one properly and how to fix basic problems. more...

How to Make a Simple Coiled Pot

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

Coil and join clay "snakes" into a pot or bowl. A bit of patience and imagination is all you need! more...

Make a Pinch Pot Piggy Bank

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Fire Pig by making your own Piggy Bank using pinch pots and handbuilding techniques. more...

How to Throw a Piggy Bank

In: Pottery

By: Jennifer Yap

Now I'm happily rolling in mud, here are instructions on how to make another Piggy Bank. But this one is for potters comfortable with throwing and altering bottles. more...

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