During the course of my career, I have had a number of articles published in the nation's premier ceramics periodical, Ceramics Monthly. Most recently, my teapot, "Pink Pentagonal Cross-Section Teapot" appeared on the cover of the March 2002 edition of Ceramics Monthly complementing the feature article, written by Paul Park, on my "Reassembled Hollow Ring Teapots." My much asked after electric kiln glazes can be found on page four of the 1995 article, "Teaching in The Studio."
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The
Evolution of an Idea: Ray Bub's Reassembled Ring Teapots by Paul Park |
| Ceramics Monthly, March 2002 | |
| Paul Park details the evolution of my "Reassembled
Hollow Ring Teapots," from conception to the actual creation. (2 MB)
Read my letter to the editor explaining
how I apply the cone 5 glazes to the teapots depicted in this article.
(300 KB) This article is reprinted from the March 2002 issue of Ceramics Monthly
(www.ceramicsmonthly.org)
with permission from The American Ceramic Society. Copyright 2002. All
rights reserved. |
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Teaching
in The Studio by Ray Bub |
| Ceramics Monthly, November 1995 | |
| This article describes my experiences teaching classes
in my home studio. Also included are my recipes for cone 5 electric kiln
glazes. (1 MB)
This article is reprinted from the November 1995 issue of Ceramics Monthly (www.ceramicsmonthly.org) with permission from The American Ceramic Society. Copyright 1995. All rights reserved. |
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Cane
Handles by Ray Bub |
| Ceramics Monthly, April 1986 | |
| This article describes the process of combining ceramic
forms with rattan cane handles. Includes photos and decriptions of pottery
created by myself and Susan Nykiel. (724 KB)
This article is reprinted from the April 1986 issue of Ceramics Monthly (www.ceramicsmonthly.org) with permission from The American Ceramic Society. Copyright 1986. All rights reserved. |
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Modify
a Cement Mixer for Processing Clay by Ray Bub and Susan Nykiel |
| Ceramics Monthly, January 1981 | |
| My wife and business partner Susan Nykiel and I demonstrate
how to convert a standard Sears cement mixer into a fully functional mixer
for clay. Includes our recipe for Oak Bluffs Stoneware. (704 KB)
This article is reprinted from the January 1981 issue of Ceramics Monthly (www.ceramicsmonthly.org) with permission from The American Ceramic Society. Copyright 1981. All rights reserved. |
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Incising
Porcelain by Ray Bub and Susan Nykiel |
| Ceramics Monthly, April 1980 | |
| Susan and I document the ancient technique of putting
a translucent glaze over incised decoration. Our work draws from this
rich tradition and reinterprets it for a contemporary audience. Includes
clay and glaze recipes and photos. (560 KB)
This article is reprinted from the April 1980 issue of Ceramics Monthly (www.ceramicsmonthly.org) with permission from The American Ceramic Society. Copyright 1980. All rights reserved. |
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Apprenticing by Ray Bub |
| Ceramics Monthly, April 1974 | |
| This article describes my experiences learning from
master potters from 1970 to 1973. I detail the life of an apprentice
and the varied work and patience it involves, as well as the benefits
of learning from highly skilled artisans. (928 KB)
This article is reprinted from the April 1974 issue of Ceramics Monthly (www.ceramicsmonthly.org) with permission from The American Ceramic Society. Copyright 1974. All rights reserved. |