Tag Archives: Crafts

Cold Porcelain and Pasta Francesa made from ingredients in your home

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Jan

Yes, it is smooth. Yes, it is white. Yes, you can fashion things from it. But that is where the similarity ends, because cold porcelain isn’t mineral clay and cannot be fired. It is a modelling compound that you can … Continue reading →

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DIY projects using terra cotta clay pots

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jan

Terra cotta pots are saucers are inexpensive, come in a huge range of sizes and have many zippy uses. The humble clay pot can be used to make music, with birdwatching, as a cake plate and a homemade gift kit. … Continue reading →

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Ceramics Books Published Winter/Spring 2011

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jan

Surface Design for Ceramics (A Lark Ceramics Book), by Maureen Mills. Paperback. $13.89 US (amazon.com), $16.89 CDN (amazon.ca). New edition of book originally published in 2008. Pre-order: April 5th release date. Amazon blurb: “Ceramists of any level will benefit from … Continue reading →

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Stuff & Junk: Ceramic tool storage/transport

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Jan

CARRY-ALL: I had been driving to the Open Studio because my supplies were too heavy to tote, especially if I was carrying clay. I wanted to walk and it always made me feel silly driving, since the art centre is … Continue reading →

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