How to calculate exactly how much water is in your glaze
If you mix your own glazes, you’ve probably measured specific gravity before. But did you know you can use that number to calculate exactly how much dry material is suspended …
Different Types of Ceramic Test Tiles and How to Make Them
Introduction Ceramic test tiles are essential tools for potters and ceramic artists. They provide a way to test glazes, underglazes, oxides, and stains before applying them to final pieces. By …
Types of Masks for Ceramic Glaze Making
Choosing the right mask is key to ensuring your safety while working with glazes. Below, we highlight the most common types of masks used in ceramic glaze making, listed from …
How to Turn a Dipping Glaze into a Brushing Glaze Using CMC Gum
Converting a dipping glaze into a brushing glaze can make applying glazes to pottery much easier and more controlled. By adding CMC Gum to your glaze, you can achieve a …
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 Materials contain
Silica Source Silica, Quartz, Flint Alumina Sources Kaolin/China Clay/EPK Alkali Metal/R2O Lithium Lithium Feldspar Generic Name Spodumene Petalite Lithium Carbonate Water Soluble -Not as recommended Sodium Sodium/soda/natrium feldspar Minpar Soda …
Chemical formulas for Glaze Making
In ceramics it is important to recognize the chemical formulae of these 12 different oxides. R2O-type fluxes Li2O Lithium Oxide Na2O Sodium Oxide K2O Potassium Oxide RO-Type Fluxes CaO Calcium …
Glaze Color Testing Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions for Potters
Introduction If you’re a ceramic artist looking to experiment with glaze colors, it’s essential to have a solid testing process in place. This guide walks you through the steps to …
How to Normalize a Glaze Recipe
When a recipe add up to 100% you can compare the recipes. If the recipe does not equal 100% you can’t compare materials because the proportions don’t equalize. It is …
Midrange Casting Slip
Cone 6 porcelain casting slip 5 gallons OM4 10 EPK 5 Grolleg/China Clay 5 Minspar – Kona F4 replacement 5 Nepheline Syenite 7.5 Silica Steps Link to the Full Recipe