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Imagine a world where pottery isn't just about mud, water, and fire. Instead, it's a canvas of self-expression and creativity that allows us to create unique works of art from our life experiences and personality traits. Sounds pretty fascinating, r…

Hey, Shaping Nation Have you ever found yourself trying to replicate the works of your favorite potters, and then wonder why your pieces just aren't reflecting your own unique style? If you've been there, trust me, you're not alone. I've been down …

When we think of pottery, we might not typically associate it with a deep understanding of mathematics. However, renowned potter, Sarah Chatawanich, has successfully merged these two worlds to create a unique pottery style that is both visually stun…

Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed by the roadblocks on your pottery journey? If so, you're not alone. But what if we told you that these roadblocks are actually stepping stones to unlocking your unique artistic voice? Intriguing, right? In a…

As a pottery enthusiast, I was absolutely thrilled to chat with the remarkable Emily Adams, a talented artist who specializes in adding emotion and faces to her ceramic creations. This insightful conversation weaved through Emily's journey from her …

Introduction Pottery is an ancient art form that has been practiced for thousands of years across various cultures. In this podcast episode, we have an inspiring conversation with the talented pottery maker Stephen Phillips, who has crafted a uniqu…

Hey everyone here is a checklist created by Ariel Bowman to help you out with your animal sculptures. Hope this helps! Make sketches and maquettes in clay to determine best gestures and practice the forms. Slowly build up lumps of clay to create…

What is up everyone if you want to start adding slip trailing designs to your pottery I put together this checklist for you so you can start slip trailing enjoy. 1. Sieve slip to remove any lumps. I use a 60 mesh sieve.    2. Ma…