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Al2O3×5SiO2×7H2O —Montmorillonitic clay formed from decomposition of airborne volcanic ash.

There are many, many ways to put lines onto pots – carving, fluting, painting, drawing – but, I have to … Read More

It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … Read More

Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More

Dick Lehman, Lisa Orr, and Stephanie Wilhelm embrace the more-is-more approach with the help of these glaze recipes. … 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

Plasticity is a sought after characteristic in clay bodies, but too much plasticity often leads to troublesome issues with clay … Read More

Slip has many uses in the pottery studio. Most often, slip is used on clay in the green state, but … Read More

Many ceramic artists make a practice of reclaiming clay, but it is important to avoid clay fatigue when doing so. … Read More

Sometimes the glazes we use are good for one purpose, but not so good for another. A glaze might perform … Read More

Choosing a clay body to fit your personal aesthetic plus all of your glaze, kiln, and customer needs can be … Read More