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Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More

If you’re a maker of functional ware to be used with food or drink, it’s important to test the durability … Read More

Lana Wilson uses texture and clay slip to decorate much of her work. It’s a a lot of fun to … Read More

Whether you work with cone 5 glazes or do high fire reduction, there are so many variables involved in ceramic glazes. These … Read More

Though it might sound like a fancy coffee drink, mocha diffusion is a little-known technique of ceramic surface decoration developed … Read More

If there is one thing I have learned from making DVDs with uber-talented artists over the last couple of years, … Read More

Commercial glazes are awesome and super reliable, but I also like to include glazes that I mix on my own … Read More

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

As a technique, firing work in a kiln or pit where the fuel and atmosphere around the pieces have a … Read More

I have been messing around with crazing as a deliberate decorative effect lately. Though it is technically a glaze defect, … Read More