Human culture has been dominated by pottery and ceramics for thousands of years. Innumerable human endeavors have relied on pottery and ceramics, from prehistoric storage jars to tiles on the space shuttles. Ceramics are materials that are permanently altered when heated. When dried clay objects are put in water, they will slake down (disintegrate) due […]
Read MoreThe Raku Process In The Potters and Sculptors Studio
Raku is a low-fire ceramic technique that was developed in the 16th Century in Japan. In using this technique, a bisque fired piece is coated with a low-firing Raku glaze. The best clay to use for Raku is WSO, while B-Mix or Porcelain should not be used. As can be seen from the pictures, we […]
Read MoreTips, Tricks & Techniques
How to Make Great Slump-Molded Plates with A Cheap Craft Store Tool Taken from an excerpt of an article appearing in the February 2015 issue of Ceramics Monthly by Nancy Gallagher, dated January 26, 2015, Ceramic Arts Daily Do you want to make quick work of multiple, hand-built plate forms? Try using Styrofoam rings that […]
Read MoreFeatured Artist: Debb Orth Denbow
As we say goodbye to 2016, let us take this opportunity to thank Debb for all she has given to Potters and Sculptors. She has had the responsibilities of publicity, membership, newsletter editor/writer, hospitality, supervisor, and in 2016, she served as our President. “Whimsical Ceramics” defines her style. While only working in ceramics for […]
Read MoreAnnual Laguna Woods Volunteer Luncheon
Our Recreation Staff was all decked out in holiday gear. Armed with big smiles, they greeted each and every Volunteer. Sabine ushered us toward tables, thru all the hubbub where we could sit together as the P & S Club Representing all aspects of Laguna Woods Village the Volunteers gathered for a December 2nd pillage. […]
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