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Dipping pots in glaze can be challenging at times—especially when you can’t hold onto a foot ring. Glazing tongs can … Read More

Cracks, cracks, and more cracks! Why do cracks happen? It could be that you’re working with a clay body that … Read More

There are many situations where you want to dip a piece in slip or glaze without using tongs or your … 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

It is important for makers to know traditional ceramic methods and use them to generate a more contemporary discourse. Learning … Read More

Probably every aspiring ceramic artist has pondered at great lengths how to make pottery their full time gig. Making a … Read More

Engaging asylum seekers and refugees in hands-on workshops, Julie Nelson led the creation of over 200 ceramic birds. The project … Read More

Transporting work to and from craft fairs and setting up your booth in an efficient manner can be challenging. But … Read More

Clay bodies suitable for use in thermal shock situations require low or zero coefficients of thermal expansion. When spodumene (Li20 … Read More