ClayCraft

ClayCraft magazine is a must-have for ceramic enthusiasts, packed with fun and inspirational pottery projects for all levels. A monthly subscription of ClayCraft magazine offers an exciting mix of information and inspiration on the world of ceramics, with practical step-by-step projects, essential clay choice and design tips, as well as interviews with individual pottery makers. Whether you are a beginner to the world of pottery, a student or a professional, ClayCraft magazine is an essential read for makers at any level. Inside every issue, you’ll find advice for pottery novices who are brand new to the world of ceramics, tips for intermediate makers looking to improve their skills and challenging projects for the professional clay makers out there. If you’re looking for a ceramics magazine that combines inspiration and information on the popular world of clay making, then ClayCraft magazine is the perfect read for you.

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EXHIBITION AT THE CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS GALLERY, LONDON

IN THE NEWS

THE POTTER'S WAY • Heal your mind and unleash your creativity through the power of clay By Florence St. George

DUAL FUNCTION

BASIC POTTERY MAKING

THROWN, LIDDED PÂTÉ DISHES • These little pâté dishes are thrown and turned to create a simple, useful locating system on the lids for easy stacking

HOW TO MAKE PURPLE GLAZES FOR ELECTRIC KILN FIRINGS

HINGED RED CLAY BOX • This pretty little box is handy for any number of uses but especially for jewellery – just the sort of thing grandchildren love to rummage through!

ARMADILLO • The carapace of an armadillo lends itself particularly well to the slabbing method of hand building and provides a great surface for imaginative texturing. You can make yours to any scale you choose within the limitations of your kiln

The Accidental Studio

THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN • We catch up with the potters who left in episodes 5-8, leaving just four to go through to the semi-finals

TIPS & TECHNIQUES • Jacqui Atkin gives some helpful advice about clays

SURFACE DECORATION • This is a simple but effective method of decorating the lidded box from page 20, which incorporates the use of decorating slip and tissue paper underglaze decals

CLAY WORKS STUDIOS

Clay as therapy

DECORATED EGGS • These pretty, decorative little eggs make a good alternative to the chocolate kind for egg hunts at Easter and make wonderful keepsakes for children to collect over the years

A Day in the Life of… Simon Shaw

Doug’s DIARY

CLAYCRAFT

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