Techno File: Rapid Bisque Firing
Most beginning potters pay little attention to bisque firings until they experience an explosion. More often than not, glaze blemishes … Read More
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The flow of exhaust gases out of a fuel kiln, affecting intake of flames and secondary air. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
An Introduction to Fuel-Burning Kilns
Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More
In the Studio: Business Loans 101
Applying for and getting approved for a business loan can be challenging. The more you’re prepared and the lower your … Read More
Elena Renker: New Zealand Studio Potter
German-born, New Zealand potter Elena Renker makes her work and fires it in the wood kiln located on her 20-acre … Read More
A Guide to the Ceramic Kiln and Various Firing Methods
One of the things all ceramic artists have in common is that we all need to fire our work in … Read More
An Oxidized Bisque Firing
Many clay and glaze faults in ceramic wares are caused by incomplete burnout (oxidation) of carbon and sulfur during the … Read More
How to Press Mold a Large Bowl in Sections
Those of you who are avid CAN readers may remember the work of Belgian artist Ann Van Hoey from a … Read More
Making Simple Molds for Slabware
My son starts fourth grade this year (how could that possibly be?!), so the rapid pace at which this summer … Read More
Wood Fired Pots Without the Wood Kiln
Wood firing clay is an exciting endeavor and if you ever have a chance to participate in a wood firing, … Read More
