ClayCraft magazine is a must-have for ceramic enthusiasts, packed with fun and inspirational pottery projects for all levels. A monthly subscription of ClayCraft magazine offers an exciting mix of information and inspiration on the world of ceramics, with practical step-by-step projects, essential clay choice and design tips, as well as interviews with individual pottery makers. Whether you are a beginner to the world of pottery, a student or a professional, ClayCraft magazine is an essential read for makers at any level. Inside every issue, you’ll find advice for pottery novices who are brand new to the world of ceramics, tips for intermediate makers looking to improve their skills and challenging projects for the professional clay makers out there. If you’re looking for a ceramics magazine that combines inspiration and information on the popular world of clay making, then ClayCraft magazine is the perfect read for you.
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EMMA JAGARE: NEW COLLECTION AT SARAH WISEMAN GALLERY 9 SEPTEMBER - 3 OCTOBER 2020
ARE YOU FED UP OF LIFE IN THE CROWDED, NOISY, HECTIC CITY?
THROWN SALT PIG • Although not a large item to throw, this project has some complexity because it’s made in parts, which requires a delicacy of touch. The key to success is practice, remembering that when working with clay, nothing is lost
STONEWARE GARDEN SCULPTURE
SIMPLE HANDBUILDING PROJECTS: YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE
LIDDED SUGAR/JAM POT • Make this quirky little pot for sugar or jam. It’s cute enough to grace any table and will almost definitely be coveted by your friends
HAVE KILN, WILL TRAVEL! • Portable pottery in Portugal with our suitcase kiln
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MAKING PLATES • This project makes use of the bisque plate ring mould we made in the last issue. The actual making of the plate is very straightforward, so some decorative glaze techniques have been included to inspire you
Metallic glazes
WIN! • We have two copies of Linda Bloomfield’s latest book, Special Effect Glazes to give away in a free draw
ClayCraft BACK ISSUES • £5.99 PER ISSUE INCLUDING P&P
SURVIVING LOCKDOWN • The story of a Suffolk pottery class during 2020
JACQUI ATKIN'S TRIP DOWN UNDER – PART 2
FIRING: PART 2 – MORE INFORMATION • For many people, understanding even the basics of firing your own work can be a nightmare after what might have been several years of someone else doing it for you while at college or night class. In this second instalment of our guide to firing, we consider the process in a little more depth to help your understanding of what is happening and how to troubleshoot when things don’t work the way they should
COMPETITION WIN a complete kiln start-up package • In celebration of good health and 50 years of good business, the team at Northern Kilns is giving away one of its newly launched plug-in kilns – The LITTLE CHIEF
A READER’S TALE
The bells, the bells… • Time to brush up on my hand-building skills with issue 37’s hanging bells
Doug’s DIARY
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