SiC — Extremely refractory material used to form kiln shelves.
Using two clays of contrasting color to throw or handbuild pottery can lead to some very beautiful surfaces. Colored clays … Read More
Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More
It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … Read More
I have to admit, glazing is not my favorite part of the ceramic process and I am always on the … Read More
Kiln shelf maintenance is a much hated but very necessary part of having a kiln. Neglected kiln shelves can result … Read More
References to Norwegian ships, nautical equipment, and architecture abound in Neil Forrest’s recent sculptures. The pieces combine his interest in … Read More
Most potters don’t give much thought to kiln wash and just use the recipe they used when they first learned … Read More
Learn how a calligraphy nib can be altered to create crisp lines in clay, which are important for mishima drawings. … Read More
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
Whether you are working on abstract ceramic sculpture or figurative sculpture, sometimes you just need a little support. When this … Read More
