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SiC — Extremely refractory material used to form kiln shelves.

Kiln shelf maintenance is a much hated but very necessary part of having a kiln. Neglected kiln shelves can result … 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. It’s probably because of its potential … 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

Most potters don’t give much thought to kiln wash and just use the recipe they used when they first learned … Read More

Nichrome wire, steel rods, mesh, copper and steel wire, nails, tacks, and recycled metals have all been added to clay … Read More

We’re pleased to have gwendolyn yoppolo return (remember her relish server in the Nov/Dec 2007 PMI). gwendolyn has a fascination … Read More