Curling leaves and pinched patterns cloak the bold vessels of artist Paul S. Briggs. Using a slab-building technique, he ...

Slab building needs careful preparation but can make some impressive sculptural objects or vessels. A lump of clay is first rolled out onto either a sheet of fabric or paper, using a rolling pin.

For about 6,000 years, builders have been using ceramic tile outdoors—on buildings ... Check the entire slab for low spots by ...