Recipes: Clay to Glaze Recipes
Emerging artists Kate Marotz and Jacob Monroe share the clay, terra sigillata, wash, and glaze recipes they use to make … Read More
Al2O3×5SiO2×7H2O —Montmorillonitic clay formed from decomposition of airborne volcanic ash.
Emerging artists Kate Marotz and Jacob Monroe share the clay, terra sigillata, wash, and glaze recipes they use to make … Read More
It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … Read More
Sometimes the glazes we use are good for one purpose, but not so good for another. A glaze might perform … Read More
The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More
Slip has many uses in the pottery studio. Most often, slip is used on clay in the green state, but … Read More
“Shino first or suffer the curse” is a phrase we have all heard, but what’s the science behind this mantra … Read More
Slip casting opens up endless possibilities for creativity with clay, whether you are interested in casting clay sculpture or pottery. … Read More
Parian clay is renowned for its translucency and self-glazing surface. When mixing test batches using silica, kaolin, and a variety … Read More
There are many, many ways to put lines onto pots – carving, fluting, painting, drawing – but, I have to … Read More
Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More