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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

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

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

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

In Ceramics Monthly’s annual focus on atmospheric firing, we explore the experiences of artists who use wood firing, reduction firing, … Read More

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

Firing clay is necessary to create durable wares and the more you know about the ceramic firing process, the more … Read More

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