How to make a Ceramic Slab Built Mug

In this video I show the whole process of making a ceramic slab built mug out of clay. https://youtu.be/A-bvxQd_IaY -Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/hardshellslimysnail -Also, be sure to check out my online store to see what goodies I have for sell: https://hard-shell-slimy-snail-productions.square.site -And if you happen to have $2 to spare … Continue reading How to make a Ceramic Slab Built Mug

Video: Getting Ready For My First Pop-Up Shop Events!

Better late than never! Here is the video I made while I was preparing to do my first Pop-Up Shop events. Now that things are starting to open up, I have been selling my ceramics in person at events. This video shows how I got ready to do my first couple Pop-Up Shop events. I … Continue reading Video: Getting Ready For My First Pop-Up Shop Events!

How to make a Ceramic Flower Mug

In this video I show the whole process of making a ceramic flower mug with a potters wheel. https://youtu.be/get2dPp4EiA -Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/hardshellslimysnail -Also, be sure to check out my online store to see what goodies I have for sell: https://www.hardshellslimysnail.com -And if you happen to have $2 to spare … Continue reading How to make a Ceramic Flower Mug

Layering Melty Ceramic Glaze Combos Kiln Opening

Just a friendly update from my studio and a kiln unloading. This is my first time experimenting with cone 5 Amaco Potters Choice Glazes. I mixed them with the Mayco Jungle Gems glazes that I had on Laguna BMix Cone 5 clay and fired them to cone 5. I was really please with the results. … Continue reading Layering Melty Ceramic Glaze Combos Kiln Opening

Samurai Mug Video

Please enjoy this relaxing video showing the whole process of making a handmade ceramic Samurai mug with a katana sword handle. https://youtu.be/VwZ6hzQq8kQ -Please make sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/hardshellslimysnail -Also, check out my website to see what goodies I have for sell: https://hard-shell-slimy-snail-productions.square.site -If you happen to have $2 to spare please stop by my Patreon … Continue reading Samurai Mug Video

Shimpo Nidec Slab Roller Tile Making Demonstration

In this video I will introduce you to Brian my new Shimpo Nidec Slab Roller! I am so excided he is finally here. I will share his long journey to arrive in my studio, which reminded me of Brian Robson and his long journey home. I will also show how to make ceramic tiles using … Continue reading Shimpo Nidec Slab Roller Tile Making Demonstration

New Video: 10 Month Quarantine – Episode 2 – Filling Time with Clay!

Athena Mariah LaRue will give a recap of relearning ceramics while Sheltering In Place durning the Coronavirus Pandemic. https://youtu.be/M7iK0gh7ziI *Be sure to send me your Beer Labels to: Hard Shell Slimy SnailPO Box 576053Modesto, CA 95355USA *If you would like to check out the Ceramics Monthly Magazine I'm featured in Dec. 2020 - Feb. 2021 … Continue reading New Video: 10 Month Quarantine – Episode 2 – Filling Time with Clay!

8th Kiln Load: Failures & Successes- Step By Step Bisque Process

In this video I show my whole process for a bisque fire using my old Cress Electric Kiln FE-25-A. I attempt to do a Hold/Soak for the first time. I am still learning how to measure and control the temperature. I am still battling "crazing" glazes. Any tips and suggestions please feel free to leave … Continue reading 8th Kiln Load: Failures & Successes- Step By Step Bisque Process