A Simplified Ceramic Chemistry Lesson
If you’re like me, the mention of the word chemistry can send you into a panic–admittedly not my favorite subject. … Read More
If you’re like me, the mention of the word chemistry can send you into a panic–admittedly not my favorite subject. … Read More
In today’s post, our own Holly Goring not only includes some versatile three-ingredient cone 04 glaze recipes, but she also … Read More
The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
It is especially true in the ceramics world that one person’s fault is another person’s fancy–especially when it comes to … Read More
Ceramic artists in this day and age have it relatively easy when it comes to obtaining materials for their craft. … Read More
Slips, engobes, and underglazes are a lot of fun to use for ceramic decoration and there are endless ways to … Read More
Understanding glaze structure isn’t hard. Ceramic glazes consist of three main components: glass formers, fluxes, and refractories. If you can … Read More
Most potters don’t give much thought to kiln wash and just use the recipe they used when they first learned … Read More
Feldspars are important ingredients in clay bodies and glazes. In both applications, their primary function is to supply fluxes to … Read More