In the Studio: Modifying Commercial Underglazes
While there’s a wide range of underglaze colors available, achieving the specific color and surface you want can still be … Read More
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Techno File: Reclaiming Frozen Clay
There is a myth among some ceramic artists working in cold climates that if a clay body freezes, it’s ruined … Read More
Techno File: Hard-Panning Glazes
Do you have a glaze that settles into a rock-hard layer on the bottom of the bucket? This annoying phenomenon … Read More
Red Hot Reds: All You Need to Know to Make Beautiful Red Glazes
In today’s post, David Gamble discusses a red hot topic for many a ceramic artist: how to achieve reliable red … Read More
Successful Tips and Techniques for Raku Firing
We get a lot of questions from readers about the raku firing process. I think raku firing intrigues many a … Read More
Clay Culture: The Afterstory
In March, a group of wood-fire potters delayed unloading their most recent firing due to concerns about COVID-19. Now that … Read More
Using Glaze Additives Like CMC Gum to Make Average Glazes Great
Sometimes the glazes we use are good for one purpose, but not so good for another. A glaze might perform … Read More
How to Create Fabric-Inspired Surfaces by Layering Slips, Matte Glazes, and Bare Soda-Fired Clay!
With a seamstress as a mom, it is no wonder that textile-inspired designs have made their way into Colleen Riley’s … Read More
