Composing a Workable Parian Clay Body
Parian clay is renowned for its translucency and self-glazing surface. When mixing test batches using silica, kaolin, and a variety … Read More
Tag: montmorillonite
Clays such as bentonite, resulting from the breakdown of airborne volcanic ash. The finest particle size of all clays. Very high shrinkage, and generally used only as an additive to claybodies or glazes. See bentonite. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Techno File: Clay Restoration
Many ceramic artists make a practice of reclaiming clay, but it is important to avoid clay fatigue when doing so. … Read More
Clay Culture: Jaipur Blue Pottery
Jaipur blue pottery is said to have been imported via Mongol artisans, who mixed their knowledge of Chinese glazing technology … Read More
Techo File: Clay Minerals
Have you been wondering about clay minerals lately? You’re in luck. Here’s a short guide to kaolinite, halloysite, montmorillonite, and … Read More
Techno File: Clay Structure
1 Close up of kaolinite in Jurassic sandstone, UK North Sea, clay type confirmed by X-ray diffraction. Width of image: … Read More
