May 24, 2017
Throwing cups, ClayShare news and my trip to Paris.
May 3, 2017
Creating intricate inlay designs. Q & A.
April 26, 2017
Sgraffito demo. Carving with Diamond Core Tools and Speedball Art Underglazes
April 20, 2017
ClayShare TV live! What is ClayShare?
About Banding Wheels
Banding wheels are useful tools to have in your pottery studio. I get a lot of questions about banding wheels so let’s talk a bit about them today. I have 3 in my studio and will use one over another based on what I’m doing at the time. You can definitely get by with only […]
Cushing’s Handbook
Ci Products StickyBat
One of the most useful tools I have in my studio is my StickyBat from Ci Products, the folks that make DiamondCore Tools and the Zebra carving tools that I love. Usually, when trimming a pot you have to attach it to the wheel or bat with lumps of clay. You don’t have to do […]
Signing Your Work
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About Cup Shapes
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Cleaning Your Wheel and Tools
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