Using Rare Earth Oxides as Ceramic Colorants to Obtain Intense Colors
Ceramic stains make it possible to create glazes that fire to just about any color of the rainbow. But one … Read More
Ceramic stains make it possible to create glazes that fire to just about any color of the rainbow. But one … Read More
Mixing ceramic stains into a clay body to color clay is an exciting way to create interesting surfaces on your … Read More
Today’s post falls into the “knock-your-socks-off inspirational” category. In this post, an excerpt from the January 2021 issue of Ceramics … 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
If you’re bored with glazing, working with colored clay is a fun way to get color and pattern onto your … Read More
My creative process proceeds not from form to decoration, but in reverse. I start with the development of a graphic … Read More
An interest in the forces that formed the earth’s strata led Allan Kluber to experiment with layering colored clays. A … Read More
A commitment to craftsmanship, specialty equipment, rigorous materials testing, and detailed preparation converge in the thin-cast porcelain sculptures of Janice … Read More
In Japan, the words “neriage,” “nerikomi,” and “zougan” are all used for specific colored clay processes and there is some … Read More
Slip casting ceramics is a forming technique that has endless potential. Andrew Gilliatt adds a whole new level of fun … Read More