Microwave Kilns: Great Tools for Testing Low-Fire Lusters, Enamels, and China Paints
Many people know that a microwave oven can be used to dry clay quickly when you’re in a pinch. Dielectric … Read More
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How to Use Ceramic Luster Glaze
Ceramic luster glaze is an overglaze that comes in a variety of finishes (including gold, silver, platinum, and mother of … 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
In the Studio: Wholesale Tips to Boost Business
The wholesaler makes money when retailers buy their goods or products directly. Growing wholesale sales may seem easy: All you … Read More
Composing a Workable Parian Clay Body
Parian clay is renowned for its translucency and self-glazing surface. When mixing test batches using silica, kaolin, and a variety … Read More
Super Cool! Slow Cooling an Electric Kiln Firing
If you have ever had problems with pin holing or dunting, slow cooling your kiln could be the solution you … Read More
The Particulars of Clay Body Plasticity
Ahhh plasticity! It’s the property of clay that got us hooked on it in the first place. Caused by just … Read More
Miranda Thomas Pottery: A Labor of Love
A willingness to delegate and build a skilled team has allowed the Miranda Thomas Pottery to take on numerous challenging, … Read More
Red Hot Reds: All You Need to Know to Make Beautiful Red Glazes
In today’s post, David Gamble discusses a red hot topic for many a ceramic artist: how to achieve reliable red … Read More
Ubiquity and Quiddity: The Conflated Vases of Suzanne Wolfe
Integrating vase shapes and surface design motifs from Asian and European ceramic traditions allows Suzanne Wolfe to call attention to … Read More
