Quartz Inversion and Other Important Stages of Firing Pottery
Richard Zakin and Frederick Bartolovic
Clay undergoes a remarkable transformation when fired in a kiln, changing in molecular structure as the kiln heats up and … Read More
Richard Zakin and Frederick Bartolovic
Clay undergoes a remarkable transformation when fired in a kiln, changing in molecular structure as the kiln heats up and … Read More
If you have ever had problems with pin holing or dunting, slow cooling your kiln could be the solution you … Read More
There has been a fairly prevalent belief in the ceramics world that cone 6 electric ceramic glazes are boring. But these … Read More
Oxide Ceramics’ Chatham Monk and Justin Rice work from a three-room, downtown studio that continually evolves to meet the needs … Read More
Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More
When trying to throw a set on the pottery wheel, starting off with the same size ball of clay, and … Read More
Lately I have been experimenting with different firing schedules to see how my glazes are affected. One exciting discovery was … Read More
Years ago, I put a glossy, transparent, gray/off-white glaze into a wood kiln and it came out matte, opaque, and … Read More
The insights that self-employed studio potters share about the decisions that made their careers possible are always informative. That is … Read More