How to make a USB powered pottery wheel
I just came across this little instructional video for a making a USB powered mini pottery wheel out of an old hard disk drive: Of course this is not something that you could really go into production...
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Trimming splash pan
One of the things that I knew I wanted to build in my new studio was a nice big splash pan for my trimming wheel (I have a separate one that I use for throwing). I often use a large foam bat or a...
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Studio work table
The last table for my studio was finished this week. It can be wheeled back and forth between the glaze room and the throwing room depending on what I’m working on. I designed it with a fairly large...
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Assignment: Exploring a form, part 1
I taught advanced throwing and soda firing classes at Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago for the past 10 years. I’m not currently teaching, but I am giving myself assignments. It’s something that I’ve...
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Tutorial: How to make a square plate on the wheel
Before I delve too deeply into this post, I want to thank everyone for the warm “welcome back” that I received after my last post; comments on the post, comments on Facebook and some really wonderful...
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How to make a new top for a storage ottoman
I have decided that I will sometimes share some non-clay focused blog posts on here. I have always done lots of crafty/ diy things that are not clay. My parents are both the types to do-it yourself....
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how-to: make your own set-up for photographing pottery
There are so many parts to being a potter besides throwing pots. Photographing pots is one of the big ones. Since we’re in such an online world right now, it is more important than ever to have good...
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how-to: make your own colorful t-shirt with freezer paper stencils
I’ve been busy in the studio this week. Packing up and shipping pots from my Etsy Shop (still having my $5 shipping sale!). Throwing mugs to replenish my very depleted mug inventory. Having some really...
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Behind the scenes…
*Just a reminder that my Etsy Holiday Sale is LIVE through Dec. 18th! Get 20% off your whole purchase by using coupon code JINGLE at checkout. Plus, $5 shipping per address. Not including custom...
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handmade stamps for clay
As you might have noticed, I love adding texture to my pieces. The glazes I have formulated for my pots break over high points and pool in recessed areas. Accentuating textured areas such as stamped...
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