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It’s important to me that my work is both functional and highly decorative. I combine handbuilt and wheel-thrown elements in … Read More

At Ceramic Arts Network, we often receive inquiries from readers about making various things. One reader in particular asked about … Read More

If you’re like me, the mention of the word chemistry can send you into a panic–admittedly not my favorite subject. … Read More

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

Ceramic stains make it possible to create glazes that fire to just about any color of the rainbow. But one … Read More

Ceramic pigments, often referred to as ceramic stains, have vastly opened up the color possibilities for potters. And as we … Read More

Slips, engobes, and underglazes are a lot of fun to use for ceramic decoration and there are endless ways to … Read More

Nowadays, ceramic artists are spoiled. It wasn’t that long ago that getting the colors and surfaces you wanted took a … Read More

Remember, in high school chemistry class when you found yourself thinking, “when will I EVER use this stuff in my … Read More

Cobalt blue glaze recipes are in most potters’ repertoires because they produce beautiful blue glazes. And what’s not to love … Read More