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

The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More

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

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

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

Peach Bloom glazes (aptly named since they look like ripening fruit) are some of the most delicate and beautiful glazes … Read More

Though it would be nice to just mix up a glaze based on a photo and get exactly those results, … Read More

Plasticity is created by a negative electrostatic charge, and clay memory is caused by a positive charge. Check out how … 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

If an absorbent organic material such as cotton fiber or woven fabric is dipped into slip (liquid clay) and then … Read More

One of my favorite things about ceramics is that there seem to be endless ways to decorate clay surfaces. In … Read More