How to Clean Bisqued Surfaces When Decorating with Underglaze Washes
Underglaze washes add depth and character to a pot’s surface by highlighting surface texture or pattern. But often the underglaze … Read More
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Granular silica. Major grit besides grog used to give clay bodies structure for throwing and hand building, high shrinkage in high-temperature clay bodies, but gives smoother fired surface than grog. Toxic in inhalation. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Geometric Butter Dish
Ever since I began to understand the basics of working with clay, I have been fascinated with creating complex geometric … Read More
Harmony and Delight
Throughout my life, I have communed and communicated with whimsical non-human creatures and objects, both real and imagined, whose endearing … Read More
Tips and Tools: The Magic Cleaning Sponge
Learn how to rid bisque-fired surfaces of residual underglaze or stain after inlaying processes with a common household cleaner—the Magic … Read More
Make Your Pottery Shine Without Glaze: The Basics of Burnished Clay
Historically, burnishing clay was a method used by early potters to make their pottery more watertight and sanitary. Nowadays, most … Read More
Wood Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips
Nesrin During shows us how to combine wood firing and raku firing. As you’ll see, wood firing isn’t just about … Read More
Great Idea for Teachers: A Simple Lesson Plan for Slab-Built Plates with Textured and Stenciled Decoration
We get a lot of inquiries at Ceramic Arts Network from teachers looking for grade-school assignments that can work with … Read More
How to Clean Kiln Shelves, Mix Kiln Wash, and Apply Kiln Wash
Kiln shelf maintenance is a much hated but very necessary part of having a kiln. Neglected kiln shelves can result … Read More
Quick Tip: Consistent and Efficient Handles
If consistency is something you’re looking for in your mugs, having plaster forms for both your mug body and your … Read More
Neriage and Nerikomi Explained
In Japan, the words “neriage,” “nerikomi,” and “zougan” are all used for specific colored clay processes and there is some … Read More
