Ceramics Vocabulary and Kiln basics and safety...
Luscious, earthy Moroccan Clay is a strongly blackened red tending very slightly to yellow, like a work of clay fresh from a potter’s kiln.
When it comes to making pottery, clay is the often the choice material. But why is that? What’s the purpose of using clay when making pottery?
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Download and print a firing schedule for a manual kiln without a commercial downdraft vent or with a commercial downdraft vent Firing Schedule BASICS All kilns are different, and every firing is di…
So when I was helping my art teacher friend set up her classroom for the school I discovered that she has never learned how to run the kiln. As a first year teacher she is rather apprehensive about…
If you want to buy a kiln, a key question is 'how much does a kiln cost?'. Here's what you need to know about setting your kiln budget.
If you've ever wanted to get started in the craft of clay making, No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects is the perfect place to start -- no kiln, wheel, or lathe needed! A complete, beginner-friendly guide that explains everything you need to know, this is an exciting resource that's filled with insight on setting up a workshop space, different tools and clays, common terms to know, and other clay making basics. From there, more than 50 elegant but simple clay projects for the home -- ranging from candlesticks and flower vases to plates, cutting boards, lidded jars, jugs, and more -- are featured with step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. Also included are tons of decorative technique tutorials for modeling, coiling, printing, stamping, mixing, and tinting. Combining simple skills with an elevated design aesthetic, this craft book is a must-have for any maker and DIYer looking to try something new, easy, affordable, and fun!
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It happens to everyone. A piece of greenware blows up, sending ceramic shards flying everywhere. You’re lucky if the explosion doesn’t take down other pieces in the process. A waste of clay and
Lots of good finds in today’s round up of artists I’ve come across and loved recently! Covered ceramics, embroidery, paintings and illustrations with LOTS of bold colors and patterns. Hope you find an artist you love and want to support, whether through purchasing or following along with their work! Christine Tenenholtz I probably don’t have …
The Seattle Artist League is opening a clay studio and will be offering IN PERSON pottery classes in South Seattle this summer. In addition to our drawing and painting classes …
How to teach clay is a common question. I offer tips, tricks and lessons for having a successful clay day.
There are three ways of firing clay pots if you don't have your own kiln, each of which would make a great homeschooling project!
Richard Zakin discusses what to look for when buying an electric pottery kiln, as well as explains the different types of electric pottery kilns.
See below for a variety of general information on Kilns and Firing. For more detailed information, click to go to one of the following pages: Manuals • Specifications • Wiring Diagrams • Maintenan…
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What's a Kiln? Ceramics- describes firing temperatures for cone 05 and 06 (standard low-fire)...
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit firings. In this post Charlie and Linda share the saggar firing raku process which they have tweaked and honed over the years
Is it possible to not have a broken piece of pottery? The answer, is yes, and you can fix it, and this post will discuss how.
Raku, Naked Raku, and Saggar firing Video Workshop with Galigalidis Theodoros Buy Now Hi, my name’s Galigalidis Theodoros, I have 32 years experience in ceramics.…
Creating three dimensional beads in clay doesn’t have to take hours of carving. I’ve been working on some raised designs using clay slip and for today’s post, I’d like to share how I do it. First I sk
