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The first rule of glaze testing is never mix up a big batch of glaze and glaze a kiln load … Read More

Slip has many uses in the pottery studio. Most often, slip is used on clay in the green state, but … Read More

“Shino first or suffer the curse” is a phrase we have all heard, but what’s the science behind this mantra … Read More

Most potters don’t give much thought to kiln wash and just use the recipe they used when they first learned … Read More

It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … Read More

Parian clay is renowned for its translucency and self-glazing surface. When mixing test batches using silica, kaolin, and a variety … Read More

I can get lost in the sumptuous surfaces of Gail Nichols’ soda fired work. The way she skillfully “paints” her … Read More

Kiln shelf maintenance is a much hated but very necessary part of having a kiln. Neglected kiln shelves can result … Read More

There are many, many ways to put lines onto pots – carving, fluting, painting, drawing – but, I have to … Read More

Who can resist a beautiful bright red glaze? But red is also one of the most difficult colors to achieve … Read More