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Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More

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

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

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

Wood ash or, more correctly, ash from organic vegetation, has been used as an ingredient for the development of glazes … Read More

It’s all about the clay: how it feels in your hands, on your fingertips; how it can be shaped and … Read More

If you have ever done raku firing, you are probably aware that the raku firing process should not be used … Read More

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

For Brenda Lichman, form and surface go hand in hand. She accentuates her soft, simple soda fired pottery with thick … Read More

A couple NCECAs ago, I bought some rice paper transfers from a supplier at the conference. They are super fun … Read More