Lichens and Lizards and Leopards, Oh My! Reticulated Glaze Recipes For Wild Ceramic Surfaces
Although glaze crawling – when glaze recedes away from an area in the firing, leaving bare clay – is often … Read More
Although glaze crawling – when glaze recedes away from an area in the firing, leaving bare clay – is often … Read More
I have been messing around with crazing as a deliberate decorative effect lately. Though it is technically a glaze defect, … Read More
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
“Shino first or suffer the curse” is a phrase we have all heard, but what’s the science behind this mantra … Read More
Robin Hopper and Deanna Ranlett
Robin Hopper and Deanna Ranlett’s lichen and crawl glazes have interesting special-effect surfaces created by a high percentage of magnesium … Read More
While some glazes have additions that intentionally create a crawled, crackled effect when fired, this is rarely a welcome surprise … Read More