Using Glaze Additives Like CMC Gum to Make Average Glazes Great
Sometimes the glazes we use are good for one purpose, but not so good for another. A glaze might perform … Read More
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10 Tips for Firing Clay in an Electric Kiln
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
Laser Toner Transfer: A Great Way to Create Colorful Patterns on Clay
The pottery of Lauren Karle is influenced by the beautiful garments of the indigenous cultures of Guatemala, where she lived … Read More
How to Make a Clay Ocarina
All kinds of musical instruments can be fashioned from clay, with one of the simplest being the clay ocarina. If … Read More
Polymer Clay Stamps for Applying Texture
I saw Virginia Cartwright demonstrating at a Potters Council (now the International Ceramic Artists Network–ICAN) workshop a couple years back … Read More
A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
How to Make a Ceramic Flute
When you have a bad day, nothing is better than putting on headphones and listening to some of your favorite … Read More
An Underglaze Recipe for Colorful Decoration
Unlike many of us, Asa Oloffson uses her own underglaze recipe so that she can create the colors and the … Read More
How to Capture the Beauty of Nature By Pressing Flowers Into Clay
I adore flowers and love gardening, so it’s no surprise then that flowers make an appearance in my work from … Read More
Glaze Chemistry 101: A Quick Course on Mixing Ceramic Glazes
Remember in high school chemistry class when you found yourself thinking, “when will I EVER use this stuff in my … Read More
