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Ceramic Art covers different styles of ceramics, including functional pottery, sculpture, and installation art. It includes information on design, composition, and aesthetics, as well as the history and cultural significance of ceramics. Visitors can learn about artists, their techniques, styles, and backgrounds through interviews, reviews, and features on emerging talent.
Ceramic Tools and Equipment: This practical and informative category provides visitors with information on the different tools and equipment needed to work with ceramics, such as kilns, pottery wheels, and clay extruders. It also includes tutorials on how to use different tools, reviews of brands and products, and tips on maintenance and repair.
Firing Techniques: This essential category covers different techniques used to fire ceramics, such as oxidation, reduction, raku, and pit firing. It provides information on the science behind firing, tips on achieving different effects, and troubleshooting common issues.
Ceramic Glazes: This important category is focused on creating unique colors and finishes for ceramic pieces. It covers different types of glazes, such as underglazes, overglazes, and engobes, and includes tutorials on how to apply glazes, tips on achieving different effects, and reviews of different brands and products.
Clays: This category focuses on the different types of clay used in ceramics, such as earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. It includes information on the properties of different clays, tips on selecting the right clay for a project, and reviews of different brands and products.
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I. The Moment the Pottery Wheel Stops Turning and Creativity is Lost There comes a time in every clay artist’s life when the creativity stops and needs to be restored. The wheel spins, but the mind doesn’t. You sit there, hands ready, tools lined up, maybe even a fresh slab rolled out, and nothing happens. … Read more
A person who makes ceramics is often called a ceramic artist, ceramist, or potter. Discover how these roles differ and which title fits your craft best.
Want a glassy, durable finish without guesswork? Here are my tested cone 6 glazes, fluxes, opacifiers, and colorants, with safe-use tips, test tiles, and quick recipes.
Explore the history, uses, and cultural impact of terracotta from ancient sculptures and architecture to modern pottery. A timeless material with global significance.
I have found it’s a network of fine cracks that can appear on the glazed surface of pottery. This phenomenon occurs due to differences in the thermal expansion rates between the glaze and the clay body. Crazing can affect the durability of ceramics and may be intentional or unintentional. Beyond the Surface: The Science and … Read more
Water can be added to glaze to thin it out and make it more fluid. The amount of water added will depend on the desired consistency and the specific glaze recipe being used. Too much water can dilute the glaze and affect its final appearance and performance, so it’s important to add it gradually and … Read more