techniques | studio alden

Jan 295 min read

firing fundamentals: air dry clay before the first firing

introduction: why is drying clay completely before the first firing so crucial? working with clay is an art that combines creativity and...

Jan 224 min read

beyond glaze: adding iron flecks or ground steel wool to clay

introduction: how can iron flecks and ground steel wool innovate your pottery practice? pottery, an ancient and graceful art, has...

Jan 185 min read

pottery techniques: the rhythmic craft of wedging clay

introduction: why is understanding the unique techniques in pottery, such as clay wedging, crucial for both beginners and seasoned...