Ten Basics of Firing Electric Kilns
Firing is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay durable, … Read More
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Tips for Stocking A Ceramic Glaze Pantry
I have been using commercial glazes lately, because I have been working out of my home studio since I bought … 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
The Mobile Anagama: A Wood Kiln on Wheels
Picture this: a mobile anagama; literally a wood-burning kiln specifically designed to fit into a custom trailer, allowing it to … Read More
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
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
Five Tips for Successful Stacking in a Salt (or Soda or Wood) Kiln
Long a process of industry, salt firing has also been embraced by ceramic artists and potters because of the beautiful … Read More
Wadding for Wood Firing
To Simon Levin, there is a science to every part of wood firing, including what goes into wadding and how … Read More
A Colorful Variation on the Naked Raku Firing Technique
The definition of raku firing (American-style) is “a firing process in which work is removed from the kiln at bright … Read More
Super Quick Terra Sig Plus Horsehair and Feather Raku
Using horsehair and feathers in raku firing yields incredible marks that can’t be created in any other type of firing. … Read More
