Three Main Pieces of Equipment for Potters
Clay Processors These pieces of equipment prepare clay for use. Generally speaking, only potters who…
Read MoreThe Types of Low-Fire Clay Bodies
Low-fire bodies are defined by when the temperature at which the clay body matures, generally…
Read More4 Ceramic Glaze Ingredients
Ceramic glazes protect and seal fresh pottery, making it both functional and beautiful. This vitreous…
Read MoreThe Definition and Uses of Pottery Underglazes
Commercial Underglazes Beth E Peterson Commercial underglazes used to be formulated to be basically highly…
Read MoreFluxes for Ceramics and Glaze
Although a potter does not absolutely need to know about the various fluxes, a base…
Read MoreThe Firing Process for Making Ceramics
Glaze Firing Ceramic glaze is an impervious layer or coating applied to bisqueware to color,…
Read MoreOxidation and Reduction Atmospheres When Firing Pottery
There are many factors to consider when it comes to firing your pottery in a…
Read MoreCauses of Glaze Defects on Clay
Kiln Accidents No matter how carefully made a pot is, how carefully a glaze is…
Read MoreReduction Firing in Pottery
Reduction firings can bring out some wonderful colors in pottery. Many high-fire glazes are formulated…
Read MoreTemperature Ranges for Glaze Firing
Each ceramic glaze should be fired to a specific temperature range. If fired at too…
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