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Discover how silver and gold readily form nanoparticles during reduction firings (and gold in oxidation firings at mid range) that … Read More

Clay undergoes a remarkable transformation when fired in a kiln, changing in molecular structure as the kiln heats up and … Read More

All potters learn early on in their careers that clay has a memory. Clay memory, or clay particle orientation that … Read More

If you have ever had problems with pin holing or dunting, slow cooling your kiln could be the solution you … Read More

Firing clay is necessary to create durable wares and the more you know about the ceramic firing process, the more … Read More

Using a micaceous clay provided Isatu Hyde the opportunity to move away from glaze and create pots made for the … Read More

While traveling through Mexico, Craig Hinshaw was able to visit the studio of siblings Patricia and Rodrigo Morales, who create … Read More

Cristobalite can cause disastrous results in firings, so using a clay body in which it forms isn’t recommended unless one … Read More

Clay bodies suitable for use in thermal shock situations require low or zero coefficients of thermal expansion. When spodumene (Li20 … Read More