How do they match: Potters, Manufacturing

  • Artist
  • Sculptor
  • Ceramic Artist
  • Jigger Artisan
  • Model and Mold Maker

  • Examine finished ware for defects and measure dimensions, using rule and thickness gauge.
  • Operate drying chambers to dry or finish molded ceramic ware.
  • Prepare work for sale or exhibition, and maintain relationships with retail, pottery, art, and resource networks that can facilitate sale or exhibition of work.
  • Pull wires through bases of articles and wheels to separate finished pieces.
  • Smooth surfaces of finished pieces, using rubber scrapers and wet sponges.

  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
  • Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.
  • Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.