Functional Ceramics

If you are a functional potter, you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find loads of articles on making functional ceramics. Whether you enjoy coil building, slab work or throwing on the potter's wheel,  you'll find a wealth of information on pottery techniques. The articles cover everything from forming to finishing techniques. And, if you haven't already, be sure to click on over to the Free Gifts section of the site to download your free copy of 7 Great Pottery Projects. It is a great learning tool for those interested in functional pottery. The projects are presented in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step format. The photos pretty much duplicate what you’d expect to see at a workshop or a demonstration -- all the key steps are included. Don't miss it!

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	May 12, 2008 Glazing for Success: 12 Tips to Help You Master Pottery Glazing

	April 30, 2008 The Month in Clay May 2008: Ceramic Art Events and Exhibitions

	April 28, 2008 Stretching the Limits: Slab Building to Create Pots That Look Like Pillows

	April 21, 2008 Rising Ceramics Stars Chosen as Ceramics Monthly's 2008 Emerging Artists. Vote for Your Favorite!

	April 16, 2008 Stenciled and Stretched: Ceramic Decorating Technique Offers a New Twist on Stenciling on Clay

	March 31, 2008 The Month in Clay April 2008

	March 21, 2008 Tip of the Week: Replaceable Bat Pin Inserts

	March 19, 2008 Wax and Water

	March 14, 2008 Tip of the Week: Exercise Wheel

	February 27, 2008 The Month in Clay

	December 31, 2007 Technique of the Week: Make No-Measure Lids

	December 17, 2007 Making Large Jars

	September 10, 2007 A Look West from Japan

	September 5, 2007 Working for Others can help Ease the Transition to Working for Yourself

	September 3, 2007 Working for Others or for Yourself…It’s a Choice

	August 22, 2007 The Mathematics of Creating Double-Walled Vessels

	May 15, 2007 Marcus O’Mahony: No Longer Ireland's Secret

	May 2, 2007 Steven Hill: An Approach to Single Firing–Further In

	April 18, 2007 Green Wood and Its Effects in Wood Fire Kilns

	April 14, 2007 Gail Nichols: 'Soda, Clay and Fire'

	April 10, 2007 Footsteps to Follow: Eric Strader’s Branch on the Pottery Family Tree

	April 6, 2007 DinnerWorks: A Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

	April 1, 2007 Firing with Vegetable Oil

	March 27, 2007 The Art of Everyday Ceramic Dishes