How to Increase or Reduce Crazing in a Glaze
In ceramics, one person’s fault is another person fancy. While crazing is technically a glaze fault, it can also be … Read More
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A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
All About Pyrometric Cones
With today’s high-tech computerized kilns, you may have wondered why pyrometric cones are necessary when firing your ceramic art. Even … Read More
Call for Entries: June/July/August 2020
deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals … Read More
2020 Emerging Artist: Diana Butucariu
As a ceramic artist, the palpability of ceramic materials inspires me, as does the fact that you follow the material … 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
Glaze Chunks
Alex Zablocki casts liquid glaze in soft-brick molds to create solid chunks of fired glaze, which he then saws, sands, … Read More
A Bisque Firing Schedule to Help Prevent Glaze Faults
When you pull a piece out of the kiln and there is a glaze defect on it, you might think there … Read More
Abstract Representation: Louise Deroualle
An emphasis on material converges with simple, yet curious forms in the ceramics of Louise Deroualle. Reflective of quiet introspection … Read More
A Simple Test Determines the Best Ceramic Firing Temperature for a Clay Body
The glass phase that forms during the firing of a ceramic material can be thought of as the glue that … Read More
