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Daily Rope-Wrapped Clay Vessels: Inside the Traditional Jarre à la Corde Technique

Jarre à la corde is a fascinating European ceramic technique traditionally used to produce multiples of large vessels. In the technique, an internal framework of wooden ribs is mounted on the pottery wheel, wrapped in rope, and coated with soft clay. Once the clay reaches the proper stage of dryness, the internal structure is removed, leaving a hollow vessel.
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Daily Sgraffito and Terra Sigillata: A Great Combo for Intricate Designs

Sgraffito is a decorative technique that involves scratching or carving through a layer of slip or underglaze before firing to expose contrasting clay body beneath. The technique is most commonly done with underglaze or slips, but Alex Pratt prefers terra sigillata because its smooth texture allows for more intricate details. 
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Daily A Visit to Grace Potter's Dreamy Studio in the Redwoods

The new year is a natural time to look back at what has shaped us and look ahead to what we want in the future. One of my major goals is to improve my studio situation. Currently I work in my dark, cramped basement and I hope to one day move out of that subterranean space. It is probably not in the cards for a while, but I can dream, right? 
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Daily Throwing Off the Hump to Make Hollow Handles

Throwing off the hump is a great way to maximize efficiency in the studio. Starting off with a large amount of clay and centering what you need for each piece as you go can be a time saver.
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