Wood Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips
Nesrin During shows us how to combine wood firing and raku firing. As you’ll see, wood firing isn’t just about … Read More
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In the Potter’s Kitchen: Connected Vessels
Working with multiple forms, either of the same shape or slight variations of the same shape, offers a playful improvisational … Read More
Painting with Fire: Recipes and Techniques for Soda Firing
I can get lost in the sumptuous surfaces of Gail Nichols’ soda fired work. The way she skillfully “paints” her … Read More
Roadside Glazes: Your Next Great Pottery Glaze Might be Just Down the Road
Ceramic artists in this day and age have it relatively easy when it comes to obtaining materials for their craft. … Read More
Techno File: Four Ways to Reliable Red Ceramic Glazes
Who can resist a beautiful bright red glaze? But red is also one of the most difficult colors to achieve … Read More
A Cool Trick for Spectacular Wood Fired Pottery Effects
There’s nothing quite like the unique beauty of wood fired pottery. And wood firing is not just any old firing … Read More
In the Studio: High-Fire Terra Sigillata
High-fire terra sigillata? Is this even possible? Yes! Terra sigillatas remain stable from low fire through mid range to high … Read More
Five Tools for Cleaning Atmospheric-Fired Pots to Prepare them For Sale
All pots require some clean up before selling, but atmospheric-fired pots require the most. Whether it is wadding, glaze drips, … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Bisque-Molded Basin
I prefer working with handmade bisque molds to make my individual pieces. My basin bisque mold is the largest one … Read More
In the Studio: Cleaning Work
The final step toward getting your wares table ready requires that you handle each piece individually to decide how to … Read More
