Flat Tiles The Easy Way
Recently, I decided to replace the aesthetically challenged house numbers on my abode with something that better fit the character … Read More
Tag: firing
How to Make a Complex “Bucket Jar” on the Pottery Wheel
Bruce Cochrane describes his first interaction with clay as “love at first touch,” which is exactly how I would describe … Read More
How to Clean Kiln Shelves, Mix Kiln Wash, and Apply Kiln Wash
Kiln shelf maintenance is a much hated but very necessary part of having a kiln. Neglected kiln shelves can result … Read More
Charlie and Linda Riggs’ Naked Raku Technique
Naked raku gets its racy name because during the process of firing, the outer shell of slip that was applied … Read More
Beyond Wax Resist: Alternatives for Interesting Resist Decoration on Your Ceramic Art
We’ve all used our trusty old friend wax resist to keep glaze from going where we don’t want it to … Read More
Firing Clay: The Lowdown on the Ceramic Firing Process
Firing clay is necessary to create durable wares and the more you know about the ceramic firing process, the more … Read More
Marcia Selsor’s Tips on Obvara Firing
The obvara firing process, which originated in Eastern Europe around the 12th Century, involves scalding the finish on the pottery … Read More
November 2017 Call for Entries
Information on submitting work for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals. … Read More
Tips and Tools: Firing on the Rim
Over the last 26 years, I’ve successfully bisque fired plates and platters of many sizes and weights on their rims. … Read More
Building a Jar
I had the opportunity to help build and decorate a large, traditional jar with French artist Pietro Bruzzi, who is … Read More
