10 Tips for Firing Clay in an Electric Kiln
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
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Studio Visit: Trevor Youngberg, Woodbridge, Connecticut
After setting up shop in industrial spaces in Minneapolis, Minnesota, then moving back to the East Coast and building kilns … Read More
Crazy Beautiful Crazing: Uncovering the Mysteries of Snowflake Crackle Glazes
I have been messing around with crazing as a deliberate decorative effect lately. Though it is technically a glaze defect, … Read More
How to Make a Simple Ceramic Slump Mold on the Potter’s Wheel
Ceramic slump molds are great tools in the studio. You can buy perfect molds from manufacturers in all shapes and … 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
Glazing Tips for Low Fire Soda Firing
Low-fire soda firing has been gaining momentum in recent years and it’s no wonder. It is more energy efficient than … Read More
In the Studio: Grant Writing Tips
As artists and arts organizations, some projects and work we create can be done with our own funding, and others … Read More
How to Siphon Terra Sigillata
My first exposure to the word siphon was in some old movie in which the outlaw characters were siphoning gas … Read More
Essential Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Pottery Studio
Most of us ceramic artists know there are some dangers inherent in the art form we have chosen—from inhaling raw … Read More
Using Soft Clay and Darts to Preserve Fluidity in the Finished Form
If you ask potters why they work with soft clay, chances are you’ll hear something to the effect of “the … Read More
