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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

Recipes: Low-Fire Surfaces

Jared Peterson and Toni Losey

Jared Peterson and Toni Losey, who were featured in the Emerging Artist contest in the May issue, shared recipes they … Read More

Recipes: Texture and Depth

Antonio Martinez, Jill Birschbach, and Osa Atoe

Contest winners Antonio Martinez and Jill Birschbach as well as featured artist Osa Atoe share glaze recipes they use to … Read More

A Bisque Firing Schedule to Help Prevent Glaze Faults

Steve Davis

When you pull a piece out of the kiln and there is a glaze defect on it, you might think there … Read More

Using Rare Earth Oxides as Ceramic Colorants to Obtain Intense Colors

David Pier

Ceramic stains make it possible to create glazes that fire to just about any color of the rainbow. But one … Read More

A Plethora of Purple: Glaze Recipes for Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain

Linda Bloomfield

Purple is one of my favorite colors. From pale lavender to deep eggplant there are so many gorgeous purple hues. … Read More

Hare’s Fur and Oil Spot Glazes

John Britt

Oil spot and hare’s fur glazes are beautiful and fascinating. In a nutshell, they are high-iron glazes that are applied … Read More

Five Reasons to Convert Cone 10 Reduction Glazes to Cone 6

Rick Malmgren

There are a lot of traditional reduction glaze recipes out there, and they are typically formulated for firing at cone … Read More

Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln

Steven Hill

There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More