Mimicking Texture
Creating figurative assemblages in clay with surfaces that recall the textures and finishes of other materials allows Keith Schneider to … Read More
Tag: grog
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
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
Functional Mandalas
My current work is inspired by the complex and gorgeous mandalas found in Eastern religions. Traditional mandala designs are circular … Read More
How to Find the Best Kiln Wash for Your Firing Temperature and Methods
Most potters don’t give much thought to kiln wash and just use the recipe they used when they first learned … Read More
Scratching the Surface: A Guide to Sgraffito
If there’s one thing I have learned in my time here as editor of Ceramic Arts Network, it’s that our … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
Porcelain Slip Trailing
My pottery style has evolved over the years, but there has always been one constant: I have a passion for … Read More
Sgraffito Decoration
A freshly made form, ready to decorate, etch, and carve, is an invitation to play. It’s such a pleasure to … Read More
Great Idea for Teachers: A Simple Lesson Plan for Slab-Built Plates with Textured and Stenciled Decoration
We get a lot of inquiries at Ceramic Arts Network from teachers looking for grade-school assignments that can work with … Read More
How to Make a Plaster Mold for Slip Casting
Slip casting is probably the most popular way to make ceramic wall pieces, especially if the pieces are made up … Read More
