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TRIMMING POTS THAT AREN'T QUITE LEATHER HARD

TRIMMING POTS THAT AREN'T QUITE LEATHER HARD Sometimes it is difficult to catch a pot at the perfect leather-hard stage for trimming. But if you try trimming when the clay is too...

PATTERNS IN CLAY: OUR FAVORITE IMPRESSIONS

PATTERNS IN CLAY: OUR FAVORITE IMPRESSIONS There are many ways to get interesting patterns in your clay. Look around your house, your yard, and especially your kitchen, and you will...

MIXING DRY GLAZES

MIXING DRY GLAZES For Amaco, Laguna and Spectrum glazes (other than Novas), when you purchase them in liquid form (pints, gallons, etc) they are are formulated for brushing. When you...

HOW TO MAKE A LUMINARY

HOW TO MAKE A LUMINARY Simplicity... the little things in life are often the ones that stand out most. The same is true when it comes to pottery.  No need...

HOW TO MAKE PINCH POT FISH AND TURTLES

HOW TO MAKE PINCH POT FISH AND TURTLES Hooray, It's summertime! I don't know about where you live, but our winter was long and cold, and I was looking forward...

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE READY TO TEACH OTHERS

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE READY TO TEACH OTHERS How many times have you heard, "I'd love to learn how to do that?" Have you ever been at a...