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Any of a group of slightly over 100 substances on earth that may exist as individual atoms, and from which all materials on earth are composed.

In today’s video post, an excerpt from Making a Slipped & Stamped Teacup, Paul Linhares takes us through his process … Read More

We all know what reduction firing is, right? Or do we? The science of what happens in a reduction kiln … Read More

Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More

This post is all about carving into clay and the best tools and techniques for doing so. In this post, potter … Read More

Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More

There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More

Firing your clay pieces is as much a part of the process as the making. Learn which factors determine the … Read More

Firing clay is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay … Read More

Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More

Slip trailing is a great way to add decoration to pots. Most ceramic artists use a fairly liquid slip when … Read More