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SiC — Extremely refractory material used to form kiln shelves.

I have to admit, glazing is not my favorite part of the ceramic process and I am always on the … Read More

In Japan, the words “neriage,” “nerikomi,” and “zougan” are all used for specific colored clay processes and there is some … Read More

Kiln shelf maintenance is a much hated but very necessary part of having a kiln. Neglected kiln shelves can result … Read More

Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More

It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … 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

Who can resist a beautiful bright red glaze? But red is also one of the most difficult colors to achieve … Read More

Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More

The final step toward getting your wares table ready requires that you handle each piece individually to decide how to … Read More

Let’s face it. We’ve all had glaze disasters in the kiln. From the mild disappointment of a glaze not turning … Read More