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Studio, Tools, Techniques
Block and Case
Block and Case- Confusing Nomenclature (also some book picks)
Studio Tour
Pictures of the studio
Plaster
Why plaster?
Steuben Sag Process
The making of a Steuben special commission
Silicone Rubber Mold
How a silicone rubber "glove" mold is made.
Platter model
Making a model of an oval platter
Turning plaster on the lathe
I have developed many effective techniques for turning plaster forms on the lathe.
Waste Molds
Waste molding & casting is a traditional sculpture technique. By sculpting in clay and finishing in plaster, both materials are used to their best advantage.
Turning Plaster on the wheel
Many, if not most, ceramic and glass tableware shapes are round, so naturally much of my work involves turned plaster models.
Running Plaster
One of the useful properties of plaster its "period of plasticity".
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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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Recent Shop Talk
Eva Zeisel, a personal chronology
I attempt to reconstruct two decades of work with Eva Zeisel
Eleanor
Eleanor Plates
New plates 8/2023
New ceramic work
Small-batch production
I often get inquiries regarding small-batch ceramic production.
Fish Plates
Hauling in a net full of fish plates
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