Building a Career and Community in the Bahamas
After studying in both the Bahamas and the US, Jessica Colebrooke opened her studio and tile business in Nassau. She … Read More
Low-temperature firing range, usually below cone 02 (2048° F), used for most bisque-firing and for glaze-firing terracotta and whiteware. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
After studying in both the Bahamas and the US, Jessica Colebrooke opened her studio and tile business in Nassau. She … Read More
Purple is one of my favorite colors. From pale lavender to deep eggplant there are so many gorgeous purple hues. … Read More
Many people know that a microwave oven can be used to dry clay quickly when you’re in a pinch. Dielectric … Read More
Some folks feel like using commercial glazes is cheating, but I say, hogwash! I have been using commercial glazes for … Read More
Firing clay is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay … Read More
Kaitlyn Brennan was faced with a common conundrum of losing access to soda kiln firing after leaving school. With an old … Read More
Nancy Gardner with Burt Isenstein
Nancy Gardner loves commercial glazes and underglazes because the color choices are virtually unlimited. And she has no qualms about … Read More
Clay shrinkage. Pesky clay shrinkage. Nearly every beginner with clay has had the experience of getting their first piece out … Read More
Potters today are so fortunate to have a huge range of colors premixed and at their disposal in the form … Read More
As we all know, glaze defects are not all bad. Ceramic artists can use them to great effect on both … Read More