Techno File: Copper Red Nanoparticles
Karthik Lalwani, Michael Leopold, PhD, and Ryan Coppage, PhD
Copper carbonate plus a precise firing schedule can produce a vibrant, crushed-strawberry-like red glaze in reduction firings. But did you … Read More
Tag: oxidation
Any chemical reaction in which atoms or molecules combine with oxygen atoms. The combustion of fuel is an oxidation reaction. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Using Rare Earth Oxides as Ceramic Colorants to Obtain Intense Colors
Ceramic stains make it possible to create glazes that fire to just about any color of the rainbow. But one … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Cobalt Blue Glaze Recipes
Cobalt glaze recipes are in most potters’ repertoires because they produce beautiful blue glazes. And what’s not to love about … Read More
The Low Down on Ceramic Pigments and Stains
Ceramic pigments, often referred to as ceramic stains, have vastly opened up the color possibilities for potters. And as we … Read More
Finding the Right Kiln Ventilation System to Keep Your Studio Safe
Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More
How to Make Vibrant Bursts of Color on Pottery Using Clay Slip and Ceramic Colorants
Lana Wilson uses texture and clay slip to decorate much of her work. It’s a a lot of fun to … Read More
A Plethora of Purple: Glaze Recipes for Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain
Purple is one of my favorite colors. From pale lavender to deep eggplant there are so many gorgeous purple hues. … Read More
Recipes for Cool Ceramic Glaze Colors
If you’ve seen anything I have made in the last several years, you know that I’m a little bit obsessed … Read More
Five Reasons to Convert Cone 10 Reduction Glazes to Cone 6
There are a lot of traditional reduction glaze recipes out there, and they are typically formulated for firing at cone … Read More
A Super Simple Analogy to Help You Understand Glaze Structure
Understanding glaze structure isn’t hard. Ceramic glazes consist of three main components: glass formers, fluxes, and refractories. If you can … Read More
