Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
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Essential Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Pottery Studio
Most of us ceramic artists know there are some dangers inherent in the art form we have chosen—from inhaling raw … Read More
Finding the Right Kiln Ventilation System to Keep Your Studio Safe
Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More
Packaging Ceramics for Shipping: Make Sure Your Pots Survive Shipping
Hopefully you haven’t already learned this the hard way, but you can’t afford to do a shoddy job on packaging … Read More
Ten Basics of Firing Clay in Electric Kilns
Firing clay is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay … Read More
The Pounding Pad: An Energy-Saving Clay Tool
Because the process of working with clay is so enjoyable to us, it’s easy to forget that this material we … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
How to Make a French Butter Dish
In this post, an excerpt from In the Potter’s Kitchen, Sumi von Dassow shows how to throw a French butter … Read More
12 Pottery Glazing Tips to Help You Master Glazing Ceramics
I have to admit, glazing is not my favorite part of the ceramic process and I am always on the … Read More
