Interviews & Articles
2012 Video: Conversations in the Studio: Ray Bub, Ceramic Artist. Produced by Julia Morgan and Tracy Baker-White.
2011: CHINA CERAMICS ILLUSTRATED FEATURE ON MY REASSEMBLED RING TEAPOTS
On March 3, 2011, I received an e-mail from Mao Zengyin, editor of China Ceramics Illustrated, a bound periodical magazine averaging 150 pages, which is published in color every two weeks in Mainland China. Mr. Mao wrote:
“We are planning a feature about the contemporary sculptural teapots and we love your teapots so much.”
After several e-mail exchanges, in which Mr. Mao courteously answered my questions, I sent him 17 high-resolution JPEG images, an artist’s statement, and permission from Paul Park to translate into Chinese and publish the text from Paul’s March 2002 Ceramics Monthly Magazine feature article”The Evolution Of An Idea: Ray Bub’s Reassembled Ring Teapots.” You can view here the Chinese text and images from the 10-page feature article published in the April 15-30, 2011 edition of China Ceramics Illustrated.
Click here for more information about the Beijing-based magazine China Ceramics Illustrated.
2002: CERAMICS MONTHLY ARTICLE
THE EVOLUTION OF AN IDEA: RAY BUB’S REASSEMBLED RING TEAPOTS
Written by Paul Park
This article describes my idea development in first making my Upright Ring Teapots, then transitioning to making my Reassembled Ring Teapots. My Pink Pentagonal Cross-Section Reassembled Ring Teapot was chosen for the 1999 Ceramics Monthly International Competition (see the Exhibitions section of this web site), and an image of this Teapot was subsequently used on the cover of the March 2002 Ceramics Monthly magazine, inside of which this article was published.
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Copyright 2002. All rights reserved.
1995: CERAMICS MONTHLY ARTICLE
TEACHING IN THE STUDIO
Written by Ray Bub
This article describes my experiences teaching classes in my home studio. Also included are my recipes for cone 5 electric kiln glazes.
This article is reprinted from the November 1995 issue of Ceramics Monthly with permission from The American Ceramic Society.
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Copyright 1995. All rights reserved.
1986: CERAMICS MONTHLY ARTICLE
CANE HANDLES
Written by Ray Bub
This article describes the process of combining ceramic forms with rattan cane handles. Includes photos and descriptions of pottery created by myself and Susan Nykiel.
This article is reprinted from the April 1986 issue of Ceramics Monthly with permission from The American Ceramic Society.
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Copyright 1986. All rights reserved.
1981: CERAMICS MONTHLY ARTICLE
MODIFY A CEMENT MIXER FOR PROCESSING CLAY
Written by Ray Bub and Susan Nykiel
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.
This article is reprinted from the January 1981 issue of Ceramics Monthly with permission from The American Ceramic Society.
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Copyright 1981. All rights reserved.
1980: CERAMICS MONTHLY ARTICLE
INCISING PORCELAIN
Written by Ray Bub and Susan Nykiel
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.
This article is reprinted from the April 1980 issue of Ceramics Monthly with permission from The American Ceramic Society.
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Copyright 1980. All rights reserved.
1974: CERAMICS MONTHLY ARTICLE
APPRENTICING
Written by Ray Bub
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.
This article is reprinted from the April 1974 issue of Ceramics Monthly with permission from The American Ceramic Society.
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Copyright 1974. All rights reserved.