Super Cool! Slow Cooling an Electric Kiln Firing
If you have ever had problems with pin holing or dunting, slow cooling your kiln could be the solution you … Read More
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Tips for Stocking A Ceramic Glaze Pantry
Commercial glazes are awesome and super reliable, but I also like to use glazes that I mix on my own … Read More
Creative Commercial Glazes: Great Combinations for Interesting Effects
Some folks feel like using commercial glazes is cheating, but I say, hogwash! I have been using commercial glazes for … Read More
3 Cone 6 Glaze Recipes for the Lichen Look
As we all know, glaze defects are not all bad. Ceramic artists can use them to great effect on both … Read More
Mod Podge Resist: A Nontoxic Alternative to Shellac Resist for Ceramic Water Etching
There are so many ways to decorate pots that it is nearly impossible to get bored in the studio. And … Read More
Testing Commercial Ceramic Glazes Over Texture in Electric Kilns
To get the most out of commercial ceramic glazes in your electric kiln, you need to understand the product descriptions … Read More
Glaze That Glitters: A Little Experimentation Leads to Some Nice Low Fire Crystal Glazes
When Deanna Ranlett was in school, she wanted to find a low fire crystal glaze that looked like eye shadow. … Read More
In the Studio: Commercial Glaze Tips and Tricks
Low-fire commercial glazes can be successfully layered to build effects and change the appearance of the individual glazes. Many low-fire … Read More
Resistance is Not Futile: Great Decoration with Resists
The options are many when it comes to creating decoration on your pottery with resists. While browsing the Pottery Making Illustrated archives, … Read More
Editor’s Note: Social Pots
While I know I should be waxing on about geting into the studio and making all the things we showcase … Read More
