10 Tips for Firing Clay in an Electric Kiln
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
Tag: firing techniques
Pit Firing Using a Good Old-Fashioned Charcoal Grill
As Sumi von Dassow explains in this post, you can get great pit firing effects on pots using a good … Read More
How to Replace Electric Kiln Elements
A few years back, I purchased my first brand spanking new electric kiln. I have had a nearly permanent grin … Read More
From the Editor: March 2021
In Ceramics Monthly’s annual focus on atmospheric firing, we explore the experiences of artists who use wood firing, reduction firing, … Read More
Tips for Stocking A Ceramic Glaze Pantry
Commercial glazes are awesome and super reliable, but I also like to use glazes that I mix on my own … Read More
Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
Egyptian Paste: Building Sculpturally with Color
Egyptian paste or Egyptian faience is a low-fire mixture of ceramic materials containing clay, sand, colorants, frits, and soluble salts. … Read More
A Colorful Variation on the Naked Raku Technique
The definition of raku firing (American-style) is “a firing process in which work is removed from the kiln at bright … Read More
Call for Entries April 2019
Information on submitting work for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals. … Read More
