Water Etching Ceramics: A Great Surface Technique for the K-12 Classroom
Water etching ceramics is the process of painting a resist pattern onto a leather hard or bone dry piece of … Read More
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The Fabric of Our Lives
The use of functional objects provides opportunities for memorable moments, whether it is a vase filled with freshly picked flowers, … Read More
Gina Etra Stick: Limitless Meanings
Gina Etra Stick is somewhat of an enigma. She has been working full time as a ceramic artist for the … Read More
Burnishing Pottery: A Step by Step Guide
Burnishing pottery is a technique in which clay is polished to a beautiful sheen without the use of glaze. Ancient … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
How to Make Underglaze in Your Ceramics Studio
The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More
How to Use Ceramic Luster Glaze
Ceramic luster glaze is an overglaze that comes in a variety of finishes (including gold, silver, platinum, and mother of … Read More
Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
8 Ways to Apply Glaze
No matter how eager you might be to begin splashing on your newly concocted glazes, there are a few details … Read More
The Layered Surface
Seeking a clay body with properties to best communicate my new ideas, I found myself testing every kind of clay … Read More
