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Chemical reaction in which oxygen atoms are removed from a compound. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook

Ceramic pigments, often referred to as ceramic stains, have vastly opened up the color possibilities for potters. And as we … Read More

Wood ash or, more correctly, ash from organic vegetation, has been used as an ingredient for the development of glazes … Read More

Many clay and glaze faults in ceramic wares are caused by incomplete burnout (oxidation) of carbon and sulfur during the … Read More

Reflective or regular micas were addressed in the March/April 2013 issue of Pottery Making Illustrated. This new update is about … Read More

Nowadays, ceramic artists are spoiled. It wasn’t that long ago that getting the colors and surfaces you wanted took a … Read More

If you have ever done raku firing, you are probably aware that the raku firing process should not be used … Read More

Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More

I looooove a good old buttery matte glaze surface! Donna Polseno creates beautiful buttery matte surfaces with a lot of … Read More

One of the most satisfying techniques in the clay world is pottery carving. Whether you are carving clay in realistic … Read More

A couple NCECAs ago, I bought some rice paper transfers from a supplier at the conference. They are super fun … Read More