Ten Basics of Firing Electric Kilns
Firing is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay durable, … Read More
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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
Cone 6 Pottery Glazes and Firing Tips for Creating Exciting Surfaces in Electric Kilns
There has been a fairly prevalent belief in the ceramics world that cone 6 electric ceramic glazes are boring. But these … Read More
In the Studio: Heat Effects on Glaze
The heat of the kiln can have a dramatic effect on a glaze. In my own studio I usually have … Read More
All About Pyrometric Cones
With today’s high-tech computerized kilns, you may have wondered why pyrometric cones are necessary when firing your ceramic art. Even … Read More
All About Pyrometric Cones
With today’s high-tech computerized kilns, you may have wondered why pyrometric cones are necessary when firing your ceramic art. Even … Read More
Po-Wen Liu Shares the Secrets to his Beautiful Celadon Glaze
With a degree in ceramic engineering, as well as a BFA and MFA in ceramics, potter Po-Wen Liu knows a … Read More
Way-Easy Wadding: A Great Tip for Salt, Soda, and Wood Firing Potters
In any vapor-firing process, such as wood, salt, or soda, wadding (small balls or rolls of a refractory clay mixture) … Read More
Melty Goodness: Using Gravity and Layered Glazes to Add Depth to Pottery Surfaces
The flowing, drippy surfaces on Kari Radasch’s work are achieved by layering glazes with various melting points.
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