Ten Basics of Firing Clay in Electric Kilns
Firing clay is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay … Read More
Tag: bisque fire
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … 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
Pocket Mugs
How do you hold your coffee mug on a cold day? Do you hold it by the handle, fingers safely … Read More
Carved Bisque Bowl Molds
Begin by throwing a bowl on the wheel. Since it will be trimmed into a dome and carved, I usually … Read More
Polymer Clay Stamps for Applying Texture
I saw Virginia Cartwright demonstrating at a Potters Council (now the International Ceramic Artists Network–ICAN) workshop a couple years back … Read More
Make Your Own Ceramic Mosaic Table Top
DIY mosaic table tops are a wonderful way to dress up furniture with a handmade touch. You can even use … Read More
Contemporary Rustic Planter
Ever since I started my journey with clay, I have lived in a rural place. After college I moved to … Read More
Burnishing Pottery: A Step by Step Guide
Burnishing pottery is a technique in which clay is polished to a beautiful sheen without the use of glaze (like … Read More
10 Tips for Firing Clay in an Electric Kiln
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
