James Freeman Studio

Tools:

Divided Circle Template Generator
An Excel spreadsheet that generates printable layout templates for dividing a circle into any given number of equal segments.

Pot Volume, Size, & Weight Calculator
An Excel spreadsheet that calculates the volume of a fired, cylindrical vessel of any given size, the required wet dimensions to achieve the stated fired size, and an approximation of the amount of clay required to throw the form.



Information:

Clayart Bibliography
A list (in spreadsheet form) of the most popular ceramics books.  Results of a survey amongst the members of the Clayart online discussion group, sorted alphabetically.

Clayart Bibliography by popularity
A list (in spreadsheet form) of the most popular ceramics books.  Results of a survey amongst the members of the Clayart online discussion group, sorted by popularity.

Clayart Bibliography Read Me File
An explanation of the Clayart Bibliography, including theory and methodology.

Clays and Shales of Michigan
An extremely interesting and informative historic book (in .pdf format) on the mining and processing, as well as the physical and chemical properties of the various clays, shales, and ceramic minerals found in Michigan (and elsewhere).  Published in 1924 as part of the Annual Report of the State of Michigan Geological Survey Division.  This fully searchable document includes many photographs.

American Impressions - Bernard Leach
Leach’s opinions on the American ceramics field.  Published in Craft Horizons magazine, Winter, 1950, pages 18-20.

Open Letter to Bernard Leach - Marguerite Wildenhain
Wildenhain’s response to Leach’s American Impressions.

Super-Happy Guitar Time
OK, so this has nothing to do with ceramics.  It is one of my son’s songs, written and recorded when he was about 15.  It always makes me smile, so I thought I would share it.  His newer work is more sophisticated, but this one is still my favorite.



Links:
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My Flickr Page
Link to my page on Flickr.  Some duplication with this site, but also where I post new photos, and items related to current discussions on the Clayart group.

John Post’s Cone 6 Glaze Explorations
John’s site is a treasure trove of great information on cone 6 glazes.  He provides recipes, as well as photos of all of his glazes and glaze combinations.  He also has great information on glaze formulation using Currie Grids.  John is an exceptional K-12 art teacher, and has links on his site to his teaching videos on Youtube.

A Pot to Piss In
Jason is currently enrolled in the MFA program in ceramics at Edinboro University.  He is an extremely talented and dedicated potter, and is sure to go places.  You can view his work and read some of his thoughts on his blog.

Arte Goyo
Gregg is a gifted painter and printmaker, and a fly fishing fanatic.  Lots of beautiful artwork and interesting thoughts on his blog.

Clayart Discussion Group
Clayart is an email based discussion group covering all aspects of the ceramic arts.  There are currently over 4000 members, and your participation is welcomed.  Ask or answer questions, share your thoughts, or just lurk in the shadows and follow the exchange of ideas and information.  Click on the above link to join.

Clayart Archives
Search the archives of the Clayart discussion group.  Lots of great information, sorted by topic.