Clay Culture: A Potter’s Path
Have you ever wondered if the training for a certain profession might differ from place to place? For example, are … Read More
Tag: glazing
Glaze Chemistry 101: A Quick Course on Mixing Ceramic Glazes
Remember, in high school chemistry class when you found yourself thinking, “when will I EVER use this stuff in my … Read More
Decorating with Nerikomi Colored Clay Patterns
If you’re bored with glazing, working with colored clay is a fun way to get color and pattern onto your … 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
Using Underglazes as Stains to Bring Out Texture
Screen printing on ceramic work can produce some pretty exciting surfaces. But combining screen printing with other surface techniques, like … Read More
The New World of Crystalline Glazes: Developing Beautiful Crystals in Reduction
It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … 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
How Much Money Do Potters Make?
If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “how much money do … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … 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
