modern handle methods
When I learned how to put handles on things ... and generally join pieces of clay together ... back in the late Middle Ages, I learned it the way folks have done…
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potteryslugs and bugs and plants
If you've followed my artwork, you know I have a thing for banana slugs. They're such an icon of the Pacific Northwest, and they are easy and fun to sculpt…
Read Moresmooth bottoms
When you fire pottery in a shared kiln, as most of us do, you end up with defects and crud attached to the foot of your vessel: older glaze drips…
Read Moreintroducing the salt monsters
Meet the Salt Monsters! Starting at the top left, they are Melvin, Nessie, Louise, Quinn, Wanda, and Louise's brother Brendan. These charming critters are here to hold your salt for…
Read Morethe syrup birds are back!
It's spring, and the syrup birds have come back! These are one of my more popular items, so I made five of them for online sales. Get them on my…
Read MoreJoin me at Ceramic Showcase Online April 30th
I will be participating in Ceramic Showcase Online next weekend, from April 30th to May 2nd. Since we can't hold Showcase in person this year, we're doing an online exhibition…
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