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Basics of Pottery Wheel – Throwing

Design Roadmap – Ceramics

The first step in creating each piece is to find a photo for inspiration. I never aim to replicate the photo exactly; instead, I envision how the piece will be used and design it accordingly, tailored to my preferences or those of my client. For instance, after stumbling upon a yarn bowl on TikTok, IContinue reading “Design Roadmap – Ceramics”

Clay Resources

Here is a website that I found helpful when I was just starting out and unfamiliar with the terminology of pottery. There are numerous terms in pottery that I had never encountered before. This website provides explanations for these terms, such as what ‘slip’ is and its purpose. It’s beneficial to familiarize yourself with theseContinue reading “Clay Resources”

Boo and Finni Ceramics

Boo and Finni are a great pottery inspiration located around Jonesboro, AR. I love to compare our work and observe the differences. Finding someone to look up to in your field is always beneficial for improvement. They have been doing pottery longer than I have, evident in the quality of their work. When examining theirContinue reading “Boo and Finni Ceramics”