How to Fire A Gas Kiln Efficiently
How to fire a gas kiln efficiently is a burning question many potters want to know the answer to. Though … Read More
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Mandy Henebry’s Slip and Stencil Decorated Salt-and-Pepper Shakers
When looking at intriguing pots, we are often caught wondering, how is this made? It is delightful to witness the … Read More
In the Studio: Ceramic Jewelry Beads
Ceramics is being included by some contemporary jewelers as part of a large and varied palette of different non-precious materials. … Read More
Quick Tips: 7 Useful Tips, Tools, and Techniques for the Ceramic Studio
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, potters and ceramic artists are some of the most resourceful … Read More
The Mechanics of Making Strainer Holes for a Tea Strainer
If you’re a potter and you love making loose leaf tea, making a ceramic tea infuser is a project you … Read More
Using Ceramic Molds – Slip Casting with Multi-Piece Molds
While it was once thought of as cheating, using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in popularity among … Read More
Going Industrial: A Potter Shares his Experience with Mass Ceramic Production
Why would someone who has spent most of his adult life pursuing excellence in handmade pottery enthusiastically pursue mass ceramic … Read More
Ceramic Lesson Plan – How to Make a Teapot in 30 Minutes
Learning how to make a teapot is a challenge and a milestone for potters. There are so many components to … Read More
Aluminum Foil Saggars: An Easy Alternative to Traditional Clay Saggars
Saggar firing was originally developed to protect wares from ash-slagging and flame-flashing in wood firings, but in contemporary use, with … 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
