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

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

If you have ever had problems with pin holing or dunting, slow cooling your kiln could be the solution you … Read More

Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More

There has been a fairly prevalent belief in the ceramics world that cone 6 electric ceramic glazes are boring. But these … Read More

There’s nothing quite like the unique beauty of wood fired pottery. And wood firing is not just any old firing … Read More

Firing clay is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay … Read More

Clay undergoes a remarkable transformation when fired in a kiln, changing in molecular structure as the kiln heats up and … 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

Cristobalite can cause disastrous results in firings, so using a clay body in which it forms isn’t recommended unless one … Read More