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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THROWN WALL-HANGING RING VASE • Surprisingly, throwing a ring is much easier than you might expect, and they provide a great starting point for the creative development of form. In this issue, we will show you how to adapt the shape into a vase that is perfect for small botanical samples, with the added advantage of it being wall-hanging. We will show you more options in future issues

LINDA BLOOMFIELD

BISQUE MUG MOULD • For those of you who aren’t set up to work with plaster or don’t like working with it, this quick and easy bisque mould is the perfect alternative

A Day in the Life of…

MUG AND BEAKER – MADE FROM A BISQUE MOULD • This project shows two alternative ways to use the bisque mould from project two. These are by no means the only options for adapting the mould, but they form a good starting point

The Accidental Studio

THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN 2023 • In the semi-final, just four potters remained to face the challenges; Caitlin, Jon, James and Loïs. Who was Potter of the Week, and who went home?

CLAY WORKS STUDIOS

CANDLE SCONCE PROJECT • This is a great project to make as a gift for lovers of candlelight. The shrine-like shape of the sconce has the added feature of shelves to keep little treasures on

Doug’s DIARY

TIPS & TRADE SECRETS • Jacqui Atkin shares her expertise on problems with clay

SGRAFFITO • We’ve covered the sgraffito technique many times in ClayCraft, but in this issue, we’re expanding on the basic technique to include different qualities of markmaking and additional colour to bring the surface to life

COURSES • Do you run a course that you’d like to see here? Email claycraft.ed@kelsey.co.uk for free inclusion in our listing