Volume 16 • Issue 89 WINTER 2010/11
WINTER 2010/11 Volume 16 • Issue 89
departments
columns
9 YOUR WORDS
17 AS FAR AS I KNOW
An inspired reader offers artistic encouragement ...
“Particle Size Matters” by Pete Pinnell
11 WHAT’S HOT
21 BENEATH THE SURFACE
Clay world news, events, and calls for entries
“The Potter’s Open House” by Lana Wilson
13 GREAT GLAZES
23 TEACHING TECHNIQUES
An in-depth look at Pete’s Strontim Matte for cone 10 reduction
“Making A Circular Tray” by Bill van Gilder
31 KILNS & FIRING
34 THE GALLERY
“Kiln Chimneys: What’s the Purpose?” by Marc Ward
A selection of unique works by CT readers
42 SLURRY BUCKET
37 BOOKS & VIDEOS
Studio-tested tips to save you time and money
“21st Century Kilns” review by Steven Branfman
45 POTTERY CLASSES
39 TOOL TIMES
Where you can learn claywork in your community
“Roll On” by Vince Pitelka
48 CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE
49 AROUND THE FIREBOX
Goods and services offered especially for clay artists
50 ADVERTISER INDEX A quick reference to find your favorite ceramics suppliers in this issue (be sure to tell them you found them in Clay Times!) 6
Volume 16 • Issue 89
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contents
TIMES
Clay
WINTER 2010/11
At top: This brayer kit by Speedball Art Products is one of several slab rolling tools recommended by Vince Pitelka in his column on page 39. Bottom: The studio open house is a successful means of revenue for many potters. Turn to Lana Wilson’s column on page 21.
“Take Pains and Pleasures in Constantly Copying” by David Hendley