All potters learn early on in their careers that clay has a memory. Clay memory, or clay particle orientation that  … Read More

Plasticity is desirable in clay, but high plasticity often goes hand in hand with the troublesome property of clay memory.  … Read More

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Many potters make a practice of reclaiming clay, but how do you restore the all of the properties that originally  … Read More

Firing your clay pieces is as much a part of the process as the making. Learn which factors determine the  … Read More

Plasticity is a sought after characteristic in clay bodies, but too much plasticity often leads to troublesome issues with clay  … Read More

Bloating and carbon coring are firing issues that potters have been dealing with for a very long time. Carbon coring  … Read More

Many ceramic artists make a practice of reclaiming clay, but it is important to avoid clay fatigue when doing so.  … Read More

Choosing a clay body to fit your personal aesthetic plus all of your glaze, kiln, and customer needs can be  … Read More

Bloating and carbon coring form from a reaction of sulfur and carbons. The percentage of contaminants and the kiln environment  … Read More