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Welcome
I can’t remember the last time I watched the news live on television. Well, as I wrote that, I realised it was probably the Queen’s death, so I do remember, but you get the gist… Instead, I rely on social media, and if something piques my interest, I
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ClayCraft Magazinewww.claycraft.co.ukKelsey MediaThe Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent ME18 6ALEDITORIALEditor: Rachel Graham;claycraft.ed@kelsey.co.ukConsultant editors:Jacqui Atkin, Kevin MillwardContributors:Jacqui Atkin, Linda Blo
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British Ceramics Biennial 2023
On 23rd September, the eighth edition of the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) opened its doors in Stoke-on-Trent, with a six-week celebration of clay. Exhibitions, new artist commissions and events spotlight some of the leading ceramic artists working
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Lidded Moon Jar
■ Approximately 1.6kg (3½lb) of clay – earthenware or stoneware, preferably a smooth body – 1.4kg (3lb) for the body, 600g (½lb) for the lid)■ Tools for throwing – water bowl, sponge, cutting wire■ Callipers/ruler■ Ribs■ Batts to transfer the work on
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Linda Bloomfield Red Glazes
Linda Bloomfield is a scientist turned potter. More glaze recipes can be found in her books, Colour in Glazes (A&C Black 2012), The Handbook of Glaze Recipes (Bloomsbury 2014), Science for Potters (The American Ceramic Society 2017) and Special Effec
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Vegetable Relief Tiles
DIFFICULTY RATING ■ A selection of vegetables to cast that have an interesting shape. Chillis are always a good choice, as are peppers. The baby corns are a little trickier because of their textured surface but look good nonetheless. Other good optio
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The Accidental Studio From Duckling To Swan
Well, we have finally done it. The studio refurbishment has been a gargantuan task, and the result reflects all the effort and planning that has taken place to transform a workmanlike but slightly shabby space into a bright, airy and welcoming studio
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Flower Pot
DIFFICULTY RATING ■ A selection of cookie cutters in flower shapes of different sizes – OR card templates of your own designs■ A template for the flower pot, made from a large circle and cut to the shape shown – the size is your choice■ Red earthenwa
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A Day In The Life Of… Christophe Donot
Christophe was a contestant in the last series of The Great Pottery Throw Down and has since become a full-time potter My daily life completely changed when I decided to leave architecture to become a full-time ceramicist. However, I still wake up at
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Bookend Vases
DIFFICULTY RATING ■ Clay, earthenware or stoneware – colour of choice■ Rolling pin, minimum 5mm roller guides but thicker if possible, plastic sheet■ General tools and ribs■ Letter printing stamps (if you want to give your book vases a title)■ Glaze
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Doug's DIARY
September is flying by, and so far, Hannah and I seem to have spent quite a lot of it awake, working late into the night to get pots together for the various commitments looming up in the forthcoming weeks. The weather aided us at the beginning of th

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