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Avoiding Problems in Ceramic Firing: Tips for H...
A few simple rules can save you a lot of headaches in the kiln: keeping enough space between pieces in high firings, cleaning glaze off the feet, protecting kiln shelves...
Avoiding Problems in Ceramic Firing: Tips for H...
A few simple rules can save you a lot of headaches in the kiln: keeping enough space between pieces in high firings, cleaning glaze off the feet, protecting kiln shelves...
High Firing in Ceramics: Oxidation and Reductio...
High firing is the second firing, where the glaze matures and bonds to the surface of the clay. In this post we look at the difference between oxidation firing in...
High Firing in Ceramics: Oxidation and Reductio...
High firing is the second firing, where the glaze matures and bonds to the surface of the clay. In this post we look at the difference between oxidation firing in...
Bisque Firing in Ceramics: Basics and Practical...
Bisque firing is the first firing, where the clay body becomes permanent but remains porous. In this post we explain how to heat up slowly, which temperatures are common, and...
Bisque Firing in Ceramics: Basics and Practical...
Bisque firing is the first firing, where the clay body becomes permanent but remains porous. In this post we explain how to heat up slowly, which temperatures are common, and...
Bisque Firing and High Firing: A Basic Overview...
Clay is usually fired in two stages: a first bisque firing to fix the shape while keeping the body porous, and a second high/ glaze firing where the glaze melts...
Bisque Firing and High Firing: A Basic Overview...
Clay is usually fired in two stages: a first bisque firing to fix the shape while keeping the body porous, and a second high/ glaze firing where the glaze melts...
Adding Texture to Your Clay: Materials You Can ...
You can add feldspar, sands, dry porcelain, molochite and other refractory materials to your clay body to create unique textures and surfaces. In this post we share ideas, tips and...
Adding Texture to Your Clay: Materials You Can ...
You can add feldspar, sands, dry porcelain, molochite and other refractory materials to your clay body to create unique textures and surfaces. In this post we share ideas, tips and...
Reclaiming Clay (2): Simple Tips to Prepare Rec...
Preparing reclaimed clay properly makes a big difference in how it works. In this post we recap the key steps and share practical tips to turn recycled clay into a...
Reclaiming Clay (2): Simple Tips to Prepare Rec...
Preparing reclaimed clay properly makes a big difference in how it works. In this post we recap the key steps and share practical tips to turn recycled clay into a...