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View Larger Image | In this video, potter Benjamin Gufford demonstrates his technique for altering the rims and bottoms of vase forms to create interesting shapes. |
| August 29, 2008 by Benjamin Gufford| Read Comments (7) Today's video comes to us from potter Benjamin Gufford of Goldsboro,
North Carolina. After visiting two much-admired potters this summer,
Benjamin was inspired to take his work in a new direction. The
technique he demonstrates in the video is the result of this new
inspiration. Watch the video now!
When you can't get out to visit other artists in their studios,
remember to check in with Ceramic Arts Daily to keep you inspired in
your studios. Even if we don't realize it at the time, looking at other
artists' work - at all types of work - informs our own creative
processes. I hope that this video, and all the great stuff in the video archives
and features archives, helps keep your creative juices flowing. In
addition to the video, Benjamin has shared some additional thoughts on
his altered vase forms and his influences. Read More
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  | August 27, 2008 In preparing the Month in Clay
feature for September, I noticed that there were a few hotbeds of
ceramic activity showing up on my radar. The Pacific Northwest was
brimming with great ceramic events so I decided to include several of
those. Perhaps folks in that area can coordinate some ceramics
excursions and hit them all. Minneapolis, Minnesota, a notoriously clay
friendly town, also had lots to do this month. Plus, I have gathered a
selection of events and exhibitions from various points all around the
country. But of course, there is simply too much going on out there to
highlight in this feature, so if you don't find anything happening in
your area below, click over to the Ceramics Monthly Calendar for a more
comprehensive listing.
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Ceramic Tile Ceramic Sculpture Functional Pottery | |  | August 25, 2008 One of the challenges of working with clay is timing, especially
when constructing a complex sculptural form. Making sure that all
components are at the appropriate moisture and stiffness level when
joining pieces is one of the key considerations that sculptors must
address. Sculptor Mark Gordon has adapted a technique he first observed
being practiced by traditional Egyptian brick makers for his ceramic
sculpture. The technique is a sure-fire and simple way to securely
attach bone-dry greenware to bone-dry greenware. It works great for
him, especially when he is under pressure to meet deadlines and
scheduling challenges. Mark shares his technique with us today. Read Comments (1) | Read More Read more about these related topics:
Glazing Techniques & Glaze Recipes Handbuilding Ceramic Sculpture | |  | August 22, 2008 Today’s video comes to us from potter Keith Phillips of
Asheville, North Carolina. Keith takes us through his process of making
squared-off mugs, starting on the wheel with a bottomless cylinder and
continuing through to the finishing stages, which incorporate some
handbuilding techniques. Watch the video now!
Since there is no narration on this video (just snappy tunes!), Keith
has shared some additional thoughts and instruction on this process.
With the visual of the video and the written how-to instruction, you
should be all set to try this technique in your own studios!
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Handbuilding Wheel Throwing Functional Pottery | |  | August 20, 2008 It is no wonder that the natural landscape is a big influence on
ceramic artist Elaine Parks. Living in Tuscarora, Nevada, population
thirteen, it would be hard not to be supremely influenced and connected
to one's surroundings. In her latest body of work, Elaine has been
experimenting with puncturing clay slabs as a nod to the shapes she
sees in the landscape around her, from pores in a rock to scar holes
from mining, which are prevalent in the area. Today, she shares her
slab building process and how she has perfected her perforations. Read Comments (0) | Read More Read more about these related topics:
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