Beginning a Glaze Pantry
How to Start Your Own Glaze Pantry: A Comprehensive Guide Are you tired of paying premium prices for pre-made glazes from stores? Making your own glazes can be a cost-effective …
What Glaze Materials Contain: Oxides by Material
Every raw material you use in a glaze recipe is a source of one or more oxides. Knowing which oxides each material supplies — and in what proportions — is …
Chemical Formulas for Glaze Making: Oxides, Groups, and What They Do
Glaze chemistry is written in the language of oxides. Every material you weigh out — feldspar, whiting, silica, zinc oxide — is a source of one or more oxides that …
How to Mix Plaster for Mold Making: A Step-by-Step Guide for Ceramic Artists
Creating plaster molds is an essential part of the ceramic-making process. To ensure your mold is durable and effective, it’s important to mix the plaster correctly. In this article, we’ll …
Cuerda Seca: The Ancient Art of Dry Line Ceramics
Introduction to Cuerda Seca Cuerda Seca, which translates to “dry cord” in Spanish, is a traditional ceramic technique used to create vibrant, multicolored tile designs. Originating in the Middle East …
How to Make Cottle Boards for Mold Making and Slip Casting: A Step-by-Step Guide
Cottle boards are essential tools used in mold making and slip casting in ceramics. When you have a model that you want to replicate through a plaster mold, you need …
Essential Supplies and Step-by-Step Guide for Creating a Clay Disc Roller
If you’re a ceramic artist or enthusiast, creating your own tools can enhance your projects and give your work a unique touch. One such tool is a clay disc roller, …
How to Normalize a Glaze Recipe: The Unity Molecular Formula Explained
Normalizing a glaze recipe means converting the raw material weights into a standardized format — the Unity Molecular Formula (UMF) — that lets you compare, analyze, and modify glazes based …
The Beauty of Slipcasting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Transforming Clay into Art
The Complete Guide to Slipcasting: How to Create Stunning Ceramics Using This Centuries-Old Technique If you’re a fan of ceramics, you’ve likely heard of slipcasting. This timeless technique has been …
Middle of the Road: Cross between handbuilt and pulled handle
Crafting a handle for your ceramic pieces, whether it’s a mug, pitcher, or teapot, requires a blend of technique and patience. This guide will walk you through the process of …