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

Testing standards are important to both the studio artist and his or her customers. While we may give specific instructions … 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

One of the most interesting aspects of eutectics isn’t how they melt, but how they solidify. When a eutectic mixture … 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

Have you been wondering about clay minerals lately? You’re in luck. Here’s a short guide to kaolinite, halloysite, montmorillonite, and … Read More

Pitcher with Chartruse and Hamada glaze detail.
There are some ceramic glaze surfaces that just stop you in your tracks … Read More

As I have mentioned before on CAD, ceramics is not the greenest of art forms, but it is nice to … Read More

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

Alkaline glazes are popular low-fire ceramic glazes that can create bright beautiful colors without lead. As with a lot of … Read More