In the Studio: Supersizing Clay Bodies
One of the most important decisions a ceramic artist makes concerns their choice of clay body. Commercial clays sold by … Read More
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Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing 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
Clay Culture: Ceramic Rocket Stoves
Ceramics can contribute to a cleaner world by limiting household air pollution from cooking. … 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
Aluminum Foil Saggars: An Easy Alternative to Traditional Clay Saggars
Saggar firing was originally developed to protect wares from ash-slagging and flame-flashing in wood firings, but in contemporary use, with … Read More
Saggar Firing with Soluble Salts
Saggar firing is the method of creating confined atmospheres in a kiln within a container or saggar. Depending on the … Read More
Successful Tips and Techniques for Raku Firing
We get a lot of questions from readers about the raku firing process. I think raku firing intrigues many a … Read More
Finding the Right Kiln Ventilation System to Keep Your Studio Safe
Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More
Tips and Tools: Raku Bead Rack
Alter a thrown ring to create a simple rack suitable for firing small components like beads and pendants with better … Read More
