Tips for Making, Firing, and Finishing Saggars and Saggar Fired Pottery 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
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Ceramic insulating material composed of spun kaolin fibers—available in blanket form, braided tape, rigid board, and tubular flue liners. Highest insulating rating of standard refractories, but can release carcinogenic fibers. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
An Introduction to Electric Kilns: What to Look For When Buying an Electric Kiln or Test Kiln
It goes without saying that kilns are a crucial part of the ceramic process. Without them, your work will not … Read More
Studio Visit: Leslie-Ann Hoets, Sedgefield, South Africa
Maintaining a ceramic business, a teaching workshop, and a personal studio can be very demanding. Doing it in the lush … Read More
How to Build a Solid Arch Ceramic Kiln with Castable Refractory
Kilns can be built out of many things and castable refractory is one of the materials we rarely consider. Perhaps … Read More
The Glassagama: Ceramic and Glass Artists Work Together to Conserve Resources
As I have mentioned in this blog before, it’s not easy being green when you are a ceramic artist, but … Read More