Search

This article from Pottery Making Illustrated discusses the process of creating colored paper-porcelain ceramics. The author explains how they add paper to the clay to create unique surfaces, and how the paper fibers burn away during firing, leaving a durable material. The article provides instructions for mixing colored paper-porcelain, including tips for working with the finished material. It also discusses techniques for cutting and carving the paper clay, as well as drying and finishing the final pieces. The author encourages readers to explore and experiment with colored paper-porcelain to create unique patterns and designs. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Pottery Making Illustrated discusses the process of slip casting and mold making in pottery. The author explains their inspiration for collecting teeth and other small objects, which they incorporate into their designs. They provide a detailed description of their design approach and preparation, as well as the steps involved in creating the mold. The author emphasizes the importance of refining each mold part and shares tips for successful casting. They also discuss the finishing touches, water etching, glazing, and firing processes. The article includes photographs illustrating each step of the process. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Pottery Making Illustrated discusses the process of creating ceramic artwork using the technique of sgraffito. The artist draws inspiration from their childhood memories of nature and family in rural Indiana, particularly their time spent at Eagle Creek Reservoir in Indianapolis. The artist describes the steps involved in building the ceramic vessel, carving the design, and adding dimension and detail. They also explain their choice of materials and tools, as well as the firing and finishing process. The article includes several photos showcasing the artist's work. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the process of pit firing in pottery making. The author describes their love for the simplicity and uniqueness of ancient pots and how they have incorporated these qualities into their own work. They use a specific type of clay that can withstand the extreme temperatures of pit firing. The author also explains the steps involved in creating the form of the vessel, including pinching, adding coils, and using various tools for shaping. They also discuss the techniques of burnishing and polishing the clay surface. The article provides detailed instructions on how to pack the pit with organic materials and wood, and the importance of sealing the pit to achieve desired colors and patterns. The author concludes by expressing their excitement and sense of discovery when uncovering the finished pieces after the firing process. [Extracted from the article]

Presents tips in building complex works in clay using tar paper techniques from Mary Lou, a teacher in Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Construction of a model with the tar paper pieces; Using of rolling pin in pressing the tar paper into the clay slab; Refinement of the structure by smoothing and sanding the bone-dry surfaces.

A ceramics teacher describes experiments and techniques employed in his classes in regard to spraying cellulose-reinforced (or 'paper') clay. Efforts to find a means to spray slip into a form or mold led to the use of both a Goldbladt Pattern Pistol and nonpressurized sandblaster.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making rice-paper transfers.

Mixing clay bodies with recycled paper produces a medium with outstanding sculptural possibilities. New wet clay can be added to a dry piece indefinitely, and dry parts can be assembled. A burn-out process can be used to add detail to dry pieces.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of sculptural vessels.

This article discusses how tar paper can be used in pottery craft. Tar paper can become a valuable tool for working in clay. One could leave tar paper on clay until it becomes nearly leather hard, peel it off, and still be able to make changes and additions to the form. All joint sealing can be nearly complete before the tar paper is removed, though some outside touch-up on seams may be necessary. Also one could can use thinner pieces of clay because of this tar paper attached support. Curves leading up to angles on the same piece of pottery are possible with use of tar paper.

A traditional paper kiln as used by traditional African and American potters was built by ceramist Aline Favre. The kiln consisted of a hard firebrick foundation, four openings for firemouths and air intake, with charcoal poured between the bricks.

The article offers instructions for how to use two-dimensional paper cutouts to create three-dimensional conical clay forms.

The article describes the process of transferring images onto ceramic pieces with the use of Japanese rice paper. Image printing using paper enables ceramics makers to simultaneously process images and to store them for further use using wax paper. Almost any color can be printed but pastel colors must be encapsulated stains. The ingredients and formula for a ceramic ink mixture are provided. The silkscreen process for printing the images are explained and illustrated.

An artist describes how using hardware steel cloth as a form, and layers of paper-clay slip, she was able to produce new designs. The use of the new materials led her to use new techniques in her work. Other materials she used include masonry sealer for outdoor works, and low-fired glazes.

Deals with ways of making a tepee paper kiln for ceramic firing. Materials that are needed in making the kiln; Safety concerns that should be considered in firing the kiln.

The article presents an interview with Lukas Easton, a ceramic artist talks about the techniques she use to make her work, and she focuses on how humanity will respond to the COVID-19 pandemic currently encircling our planet, and what is the role of the maker in an America without toilet paper.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making a cake stand with clay and paper fiber.

The article offers information on the process for decorating the cups by monoprint slip transferring. Topics discussed include use of drawings to bring color and texture to functional pottery; addition of more dimension to the flowers and images; and use of X-Actor knife for fineline details and slip trailer for dots and added textures.

The article offers information on a study by scientists at Donghua University and published in the journal "Science Advances" that created a type of graphene oxide paper that selectively constricts when it with light.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on how to create a paper clay slab for use in the ceramics studio. A recipe for paper clay is also included.

Focuses on the usefulness of stationeries in offices. Revelation of personality by the type of stationery used; Determination of different choices of fonts for readership; Details on the usability of the stationery.

Reports on the sculptures built by artist Lorri Acott Fowler on wire armatures using paper clay, then raku firing them. Advice she got in using stoneware clay; Advantage of working with paper clay.

The article discusses the trend towards the use of ceramics and polymeric materials for the machinery and equipment of pulp and paper manufacturing facilities due to its benefits which include energy conservation, excellent resistance to erosion and corrosion, and low bulk density. Topics include the use of densified silicone nitride and silicon carbide ceramic material systems for applications with high temperature, criteria in the selection of materials, and categories of ceramic materials.

The article explores Some of you may remember this project from your first ceramics class, where students are asked to handbuild a historical vessel. First the professor delivers a lecture on Greek kylix, Chinese ding ware, and Mesopotamian bird-beak spouts. She then demonstrates how to roll perfectly even coils before joining three or four of them upon a flat, round disk.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making hangtags placed on pottery.

Mary Fischer makes paper models to build houses that have the right proportions as it is easier and quicker to make a piece out of paper, then use the model to cut the pieces out of clay. She highlights the edges with underglaze pencil or black stain where a continuous series of glaze tests serves as roofing material.

In this article, the author discusses about repairing of the cracks in clay related materials. Topics include how cracks can appear right away in the building process, or they may show up once there's added stress such as the weight of another coil or new elements, like a flange; and how leather hard and soft leather hard are perfect times to fix a crack or a weak spot in the clay before it becomes a more serious problem.

The article features 11 best papers that were written by members of The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) since 1898. It mentions 1934 paper by B. E. Warren which studies the X-ray diffractometry (XRD) patterns of one or two of the glasses. It states that the 1955 paper by W. D. Kingery had established the fundamentals of ceramic resistance and properties. The 1987 paper by David Clarke on nanometer-sized concepts is also included.

Brittany Mojo, an artist specializing in ceramics, shares her journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration. After attending California State University, Long Beach, Mojo discovered her passion for ceramics and pursued her MFA at the University of California Los Angeles. Her work is influenced by grief and the concept of outsideness, exploring the liminal space between here and there. Mojo's vessels, made from clay, paper, and plaster, symbolize containment and the reshaping of her world. She also reflects on the value of women's work and the importance of community in her artistic journey. Mojo's recent work incorporates color and embraces play, inspired by her experiences in Barcelona. She emphasizes the role of writing in her creative process and the connection between teaching and her studio practice. Mojo's work has been exhibited internationally and she is currently preparing for solo shows in 2025. [Extracted from the article]

The article covers information on the types of decal paper that can be used for decorating pottery. Traditional decal paper is made up of a thin, gelatinous layer already on the paper, which appears as a shiny surface. Laser toner decal paper is used only in laser toner printers and copiers to create black- to sepia-toned images. There are two kinds of Lazertran decal paper. One is used in a color printer and the other is used in inkjet printers.

The article reports on the study by the researchers from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan on the first mean of growing vertically aligned, highly crystalline, and defect-free single crystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods and nanoneedles on paper. ZnO nanowires were synthesized on paper containing cellulose and calcium carbonate. The study shows that surface modifications reduce damage and roughness during the synthesis.

This article from Pottery Making Illustrated discusses a potter's process of reverse engineering an octagonal glass tumbler and finding a simple way to construct it using clay. The article provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a template, shape the tumbler body, create the floor, and finish the piece. The author emphasizes the use of simple math and supplies such as tar paper, a carpet tube, and thin plastic. The article also includes photographs to illustrate the various steps. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers business-related news briefs in the U.S. Yamaha Motor Corp. USA has launched NanoXcel hulls, decks amd liners which utilized high-compression molding process. Researchers from the Northwestern University have developed a graphene oxide paper that could be used for various applications. Chemists from the University of Chicago have designed a molecular propeller blade which is used in pumping liquids.

The article offers information on die cutters or plotter cutters used in ceramics. Topics include artists Andrew Gillian and Bennett Bean using the cutters in their works of art, and how to choose and buy a die cutter. The significant learning curve when using the die cutter, alongwith troubleshooting and online resources are mentioned. The die cutters used in the Potter's studio, a ceramics center in Berkeley, California is also included.

The article provides step-by-step instructions for ceramic artists on how to create paper stencils that can be used to add decorative, patterned surfaces to art pottery pieces.

This article from Pottery Making Illustrated discusses the process of creating a citrus reamer using tar paper templates. The author describes how they use digital modeling software to design the template and then cut it using a laser cutter. They provide detailed instructions on cutting slabs, applying the template, connecting the sections, and forming the bowl and reamer. The article also includes information on applying decorative slip and glazing the reamer. The author, Mike Cerv, is a ceramic artist and instructor who sells pre-cut templates online. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers instructions for making paper clay.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including creating block-repeat and paper-cut patterns, embossing clay, and hand-drawn porcelain-slip transfers.

The article announces the best paper and best poster winners from the 2015 International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites meeting including "Interaction of Indentation-induced cracks on single-crystal SiC," by Cody Kunka et al, Best Poster, and "New combined method of MPS and FEM for simulating friction stir processing," by Hisashi Serizawa and Fumikazu Miyasaka and "In vitro degradation and conversion of melt-derived bioactive glass microfibers in simulated body fluid" by M.N. Rahaman et al, Best Papers.

The article focuses on Mark Goudy's evolving ceramics career, spanning from low-fire earthenware vessels to translucent glass works and finally to paper-thin translucent porcelain pieces. Topics include Goudy's career shifts, his journey from engineering to ceramics, the influence of nature on his work, and his use of software to design intricate geometric forms that reflect his love for minimalist archetypal shapes in nature.

The article focuses on the exploration of ceramic surfaces through the integration of imagery and form, utilizing layering techniques to enhance clay vessels. Topics discussed include throwing and altering bowl forms, paper-resist technique for surface design, underglaze decoration, and glazing methods for a creative outcome.

The article announces the recipients of awards during the International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC) meeting in Daytona, Florida including Best Paper to "Effect of Membranes in Exhaust Particulate Filtration" and Best Poster to "Spark-Plasma Sintered Translucent Mullite Ceramics With Anisotropic Grains."

The article announces the best papers and posters awards given to various people by the Engineering Ceramics Division during the 2011 International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC) including first placer Kuang Liu and Aditi Chattopadhyay of Arizona University, second placer William W. Lu, Bin Duan, and Min Wang of the University of Hong Kong, and third placer C. Daniel of University of California.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for hand-building a pitcher, including creating a tar paper template for consistency. It mentions process involves rolling out a clay slab, cutting out the template shape, attaching a circular base, scoring and slipping the seams, and adding a pulled handle.

The article presents the papers and posters recognized by the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) Engineering Ceramics Division (ECD) which include a paper on submicron boron carbide synthesis by Steve Miller and colleagues, a paper on ceramic matrix composites by Guillaume Couégnat and colleagues and a poster on stress wave management by Christian J. Espinosa Santos and colleagues.