The Low Down on Ceramic Pigments and Stains
Ceramic pigments, often referred to as ceramic stains, have vastly opened up the color possibilities for potters. And as we … Read More
ZnO—High-temperature flux that promotes brilliant glossy surfaces. In some glazes can encourage opacity. With titanium in low-alumina glaze can encourage macrocrystalline growth (crystalline glazes). Volatizes in high-fire reduction. Toxic in inhalation. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Ceramic pigments, often referred to as ceramic stains, have vastly opened up the color possibilities for potters. And as we … Read More
It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … Read More
Ryan Coppage, PhD and Jenn Wicks
You may know about crystalline glazes, but are you aware of microcrystalline glazes? These consist of smaller crystals with subtle … Read More
Alisa Liskin Clausen shares the fired results of testing six matte base glazes from the Ceramics Monthly archives and numerous … Read More
Ryan Coppage, PhD and Jenn Wicks
Do you ever wonder how a glaze can completely change color with the adjustment of a single ingredient? Take a … Read More
Whether you work with cone 5 glazes or do high fire reduction, there are so many variables involved in ceramic glazes. These … Read More
Today, we live in an age of super abundance of ceramic raw materials. Innumerable clays and glaze materials offer us … Read More
Jaipur blue pottery is said to have been imported via Mongol artisans, who mixed their knowledge of Chinese glazing technology … Read More
Linda Bloomfield and Dave Finkelnburg
Testing standards are important to both the studio artist and his or her customers. While we may give specific instructions … Read More
Peach Bloom glazes (aptly named since they look like ripening fruit) are some of the most delicate and beautiful glazes … Read More