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If there’s one thing I have learned in my time here as editor of Ceramic Arts Network, it’s that our … Read More

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

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

Shifting a glaze from glossy to satin to matte is pure glaze chemistry. Discover how a glaze can come out … Read More

If you have ever damaged a freshly thrown piece moving it off of the wheel, you know the value of … Read More

If you’re bored with glazing, working with colored clay is a fun way to get color and pattern onto your … Read More

Glazes in the Chun glaze family are lovely light blue high fire glazes that feature opalescence caused by micro bubbles … Read More

I looooooooooooove a matte glaze, especially those really buttery matte glazes that beg to be caressed. But I have to … Read More

The first rule of glaze testing is never mix up a big batch of glaze and glaze a kiln load … Read More

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