Clay Times Magazine Volume 16 • Issue 89

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!)

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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