Using Rare Earth Oxides as Ceramic Colorants to Obtain Intense Colors
Ceramic stains make it possible to create glazes that fire to just about any color of the rainbow. But one … Read More
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Making Delicate Porcelain Sculpture with Porcelain Slip and Flaxed Paper Clay
Helen Gilmour is interested in the relationships between traditional crafts. So she decided to make traditional pottery forms–like teapots and … Read More
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
How to Make Clay Jewelry Using a Carved Plaster Slab and Casting Slip
I have been experimenting lately with how to make clay jewelry. Mostly I have been working with clay slabs, but … Read More
A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
Piece of Cake: How to Decorate Your Pots Like a Pastry Chef
Slip trailing is a great way to add decoration to pots. Most ceramic artists use a fairly liquid slip when … Read More
How to Make Ceramic Spoons and Scoops
Ceramic spoons are a fun and challenging form to make and there are a lot of ways you can make … Read More
Weather Proofing for Outdoor Ceramic Tile Installation
At Ceramic Arts Network, we often receive inquiries from readers about making various things. One reader in particular asked about … Read More
Working Potter: Pru Morrison
Australian potter Pru Morrison offers advice on gallery selection and patience—both of which have been learned by experience during her … Read More
Wax Resist Over Glaze: A Simple Pottery Decorating Technique
I think we’ve all heard it said that the simplest solution is the best. And while I always make it … Read More
