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Hobby Ceramics in America
A brief history of leisure-time ceramics in America
From the collection: MZ plate
Pure art nouveau
From the collection: SMF vase
Nice painting
Fiberglass shop signs
Giant socks, lips, etc.
Tchotchkes
"spice jars of the world"
From the collection: Fairing
Sleep first?
From the collection: Test Pattern
Factory test pattern plates
From the collection: Hueckel China
Advertising ashtrays by Hueckel China
From the collection: Ancient Shard
An ancient shard
Silicone Rubber Mold
How a silicone rubber "glove" mold is made.
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Commercial Projects
Studio, Tools, Techniques
Mold Design
Elements in the design of plaster molds for slip-castingNotes on Ceramics and Design
From the Collection
Objects of interest, mostly ceramic, each with a story to tell.DM Artwork: Ceramics
DM Artwork
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I attempt to reconstruct two decades of work with Eva Zeisel
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Eleanor Plates
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I often get inquiries regarding small-batch ceramic production.
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Hauling in a net full of fish plates
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