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Basic, opposite of acidic—chemical nature of many fluxes. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook.

If you’re like me, the mention of the word chemistry can send you into a panic–admittedly not my favorite subject. … Read More

I can get lost in the sumptuous surfaces of Gail Nichols’ soda fired work. The way she skillfully “paints” her … Read More

Who can resist a beautiful bright red glaze? But red is also one of the most difficult colors to achieve … Read More

Nowadays, ceramic artists are spoiled. It wasn’t that long ago that getting the colors and surfaces you wanted took a … Read More

A personal exploration into the history behind pots made by both the enslaved potter David Drake and the emancipated potter … Read More

Purple is one of my favorite colors. From pale lavender to deep eggplant there are so many gorgeous purple hues. … Read More

If you’ve seen anything I have made in the last several years, you know that I’m a little bit obsessed … Read More

It is especially true in the ceramics world that one person’s fault is another person’s fancy–especially when it comes to … Read More

As ceramic artists we commonly focus more on the colorants than the other ingredients in a glaze recipe. But, maybe … Read More

Turning the terra-sigillata making process on it’s head, Tom Anderson has found a way to use temperature to eliminate time, … Read More