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

When you pull a piece out of the kiln and there is a glaze defect on it, you might think there … Read More

Feldspars are important ingredients in clay bodies and glazes. In both applications, their primary function is to supply fluxes to … Read More

Ceramic artists in this day and age have it relatively easy when it comes to obtaining materials for their craft. … Read More

You may know about crystalline glazes, but are you aware of microcrystalline glazes? These consist of smaller crystals with subtle … Read More

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

Many ceramic artists make a practice of reclaiming clay, but it is important to avoid clay fatigue when doing so. … Read More

Commercial glazes are awesome and super reliable, but I also like to include glazes that I mix on my own … Read More

The majority of ceramic artists buy their clay bodies or raw materials from a commercial supplier. With each purchase comes … Read More

Wood firing clay is an exciting endeavor and if you ever have a chance to participate in a wood firing, … Read More