How to Press Mold a Large Bowl in Sections
Those of you who are avid CAN readers may remember the work of Belgian artist Ann Van Hoey from a … Read More
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Crushed high-fired clay graded in sizes from 15-mesh (very coarse) to 150M (extra fine) added as a source of filler or tempering grit to claybodies to reduce shrinkage and give structure for throwing or handbuilding. Does not shrink in firing, so in medium and coarse grades will show texture through thin to medium glaze. Toxic in inhalation. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
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
Tips for Successful Raku Firing: Raku Clay Bodies and Kilns
Over the past couple of decades, raku firing has become very popular. The unpredictability of the process keeps potters and … Read More
Message on a Bottle: How to Make an Ultra-Thin, Textured Slab Built Vase
I love using stamps to add texture and interest to my work and I always enjoy searching antique shops for … 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
Using Nichrome Wire as a Support in Ceramic Sculpture
Whether you are working on abstract ceramic sculpture or figurative sculpture, sometimes you just need a little support. When this … Read More
Five Low Fire Alkaline Glaze Recipes
Alkaline glazes are popular low-fire ceramic glazes that can create bright beautiful colors without lead. As with a lot of … Read More
Effective Side Firing
I’ve always loved ash glazes. For a long time, I fired in other people’s reduction kilns, often waiting months in … Read More
A Smart Hanging System That Helps Functional Pottery Double as Ceramic Wall Art
In the handmade pottery world, sometimes it’s the little details that can clinch a sale. Cristine Boyd realized that her … Read More
Two Simple Techniques for Adding Relief Texture and Imagery to Your Pottery
I have seen many potters use tar paper as a pattern making tool, and have seen stencils used to create … Read More
