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The obvara firing process, which originated in Eastern Europe around the 12th Century, involves scalding the finish on the pottery … Read More

We get a lot of questions from readers about the raku firing process. I think raku firing intrigues many a … Read More

Over the past couple of decades, raku firing has become very popular. The unpredictability of the process keeps potters and … Read More

With a degree in ceramic engineering, as well as a BFA and MFA in ceramics, potter Po-Wen Liu knows a … Read More

Clay is a touchy material and it is important that potters understand the clay drying process to avoid problems. You … Read More

Cobalt glaze recipes are in most potters’ repertoires because they produce beautiful blue glazes. And what’s not to love about … Read More

Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More

Clay undergoes a remarkable transformation when fired in a kiln, changing in molecular structure as the kiln heats up and … Read More

The definition of raku firing (American-style) is “a firing process in which work is removed from the kiln at bright … Read More

Clay shrinkage. Pesky clay shrinkage. Nearly every beginner with clay has had the experience of getting their first piece out … Read More