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The annual Ceramics Monthly: Working Potters issue is out. The issue features five potters whose main source of income is … Read More

Clay shrinkage. Pesky clay shrinkage. Nearly every beginner with clay has had the experience of getting their first piece out … Read More

With today’s high-tech computerized kilns, you may have wondered why pyrometric cones are necessary when firing your ceramic art. Even … Read More

Contrary to what I thought when I was just starting out in ceramics, there are a lot of different glazing … Read More

Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More

Remember in high school chemistry class when you found yourself thinking, “when will I EVER use this stuff in my … Read More

Contrary to what you might think, grout does not just have to be a practical element in tile work. With … Read More

Porcelain clay is a clay body that draws in many a potter because of its bright white color, translucency, and … Read More

How to fire a gas kiln efficiently is a burning question many potters want to know the answer to. Though … Read More

Ceramic luster glaze is an overglaze that comes in a variety of finishes (including gold, silver, platinum, and mother of … Read More