Raku on the Walls: How to Make a Raku Mural
If you have ever done raku firing, you are probably aware that the raku firing process should not be used … Read More
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Demystifying the Reduction Firing Process
We all know what reduction firing is, right? Or do we? The science of what happens in a reduction kiln … Read More
Helpful Tips on Purchasing a Raku Kiln
Raku firing is expressive, exciting, and fun. Whether you’re rakuing in your own studio, or taking part in a group … Read More
Tips and Tools: Processing Wood
Wood firing is an arduous task. One way to help reduce the time and labor it takes to process wood … Read More
Bisque Molds and Serving Trays
When I transitioned out of wood firing to soda-fired earthenware about five years ago, I was aware that new making … Read More
Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artists 2017
The 20 artists whose works are included on the following pages exemplify the depth and breadth of exploration as well … Read More
Clay Culture: WVO Firings
Waste vegetable oil (WVO) can be used in kiln firings as a sustainable and renewable alternative to petroleum-based fuels. An … Read More
Achieving a Clean Etch
When working with clay, as with other mediums, many of the most interesting techniques arrive unexpectedly. This was the case … Read More
Quartz Inversion and Other Important Stages of Firing Pottery
Clay undergoes a remarkable transformation when fired in a kiln, changing in molecular structure as the kiln heats up and … Read More
In the Studio: Shigaraki Surfaces
In the Fall of 2015 I began testing clay body additives, looking for alternatives to glaze for finishing my ceramic … Read More
