Techno File: Phase and Eutectics
There are three phases of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Many substances that are solid at room temperature can be … Read More
Tag: quartz inversion
Quartz Inversion and Other Important Stages of Firing Pottery
Clay undergoes a remarkable transformation when fired in a kiln, changing in molecular structure as the kiln heats up and … Read More
Techno File: Bisque Firing 101
The fundamentals of bisque firing include whether to fire to a soft or hard bisque, the stages of firing and … Read More
Jerilyn Virden’s Double Walled Sculpture Process
Jerilyn Virden’s forms were inspired by dough bowls and grinding stones that she came across while working on her MFA … Read More
Super Cool! Slow Cooling in an Electric Kiln
If you have ever had problems with pin holing or dunting, slow cooling your kiln could be the solution you … Read More
Archive Article: Controlled Drying and Firing—Large Scale Sculpture and Tile
Careful control of the drying and firing stages is necessary for successful completion of large-scale sculpture and tilework. Although climatic … Read More
Tempting Transparency
Curious about bone china, but leery of its finicky nature? Here are a few tips and tricks to get you … Read More
Technofile: Glaze Fit
Though many are unaware of it, poor glaze fit can reduce the strength of a fired ceramic piece to as … Read More