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November 9, 2009
Handmade ceramic tiles take advantage of all the complex possibilities of the ceramic process. Add the graphic potential of a picture plane, multiply that over any area you want, and the possibilities for ceramic tile projects become near limitless. And ceramic tile isn’t just flat; handmade ceramic tiles can be relief surfaces that are quite complex—but you would be surprised to learn how easy it can be to make your own. It all starts with ceramic tile design—and good design starts at the end; considering the end result of a ceramic tile project before any tile is made will help you choose the clay and the tools to use. And the experts we’ve chosen to walk you through the process ...
October 26, 2009
For the ceramic artist who needs supplies, the 2010 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies is the place to look. If you're looking for ceramic supplies, glaze materials, ceramic equipment, or clay tools, the Buyers Guide lists nearly 300 companies offering tools and supplies. You'll also discover information on raku clay, raku glazes, underglazes, raw materials for glazes, what you need for glaze supplies, what to look for when buying a raku kiln or an electric kiln, and more. And it's yours free when you subscribe to Ceramic Arts Daily.
October 12, 2009
Clay reigns as the oldest and most natural medium for sculpture. From the dawn of human history, people of every culture have taken clay and molded it into objects. You can coil monumental forms, build with slabs, make totems, or even use computers to generate sculptures. For thousands of years, clay’s versatility and universal accessibility have made it the most popular medium for creating three dimensional work.
September 28, 2009
With so many different firing techniques available to choose from, all with their own set of requirements, it can be difficult decide which is best for your work, or intimidating to experiment with a new one. High-temperature atmospheric firing techniques, like soda, salt, wood and reduction, can be the most challenging to learn because of the many variables involved. To help you get started with soda firing, we've put together Soda Firing Techniques, Tips and Soda Glaze Recipes as a free gift. Inside, you will find articles and images from Ceramics Monthly that demonstrate the exciting aesthetic possibilities with soda firing and share practical technical information, soda glaze recipes, atmospheric slip recipes, soda glazing techniques and tips for firing a...
September 14, 2009
Wood Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration and Information for Making a Wood-Fired Kiln and Firing with Wood is our gift to you when you sign up for your free Ceramic Arts Daily newsletter. Subscribe today for free! Already a subscriber? Download Wood Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration and Information for making a Wood-Fired Kiln and Firing with Wood right here! (current subscribers must be logged in to download free gifts)Wood firing is the oldest firing method. Since the dawn of time when man first began to understand how fire hardened clay, wood was used almost exclusively for thousands ...
August 31, 2009
Ceramic glazes and underglazes are varied and wondrous concoctions. Because they can be complex, as well as for ease of use and time savings, most of us use commercial ceramic glazes to some extent. Chances are, even if you are a ceramic-glaze-mixing master, you have a few commercial ceramic glazes or underglazes around the studio for specific pottery applications. Here are several approaches and techniques to successfully identifying, applying and firing commercial ceramic glazes and underglazes.
August 17, 2009
Electric kiln firing is one of the most common firing methods because electric kilns are readily available and simple to install, but that doesn't mean that electric firing yields common results. Electric kilns can be incredible tools in the pottery studio. In this collection of articles, you will see how creative potters and ceramic artists are using electric kilns to create exquisite ceramic art.
August 3, 2009
10 Tried and True Raku Glaze Recipes: Recipe Cards for our Favorite Raku Pottery Glazes
Good news for those of you who raku fire and are looking for some new glazes and slips to try out! We've gathered some of our favorite raku glaze recipes in a convenient recipe-card format, perfect for printing and taking to the pottery studio. If you are interested in building a collection of beautiful raku ceramic glazes, or adding variety to the ones you already have, you've found the perfect resource. We have a great assortment including several copper matts, a white crackle and even a shino! Maybe you already have a repertoire of glazes but want to mix it up a bit; try experimenting with a flashing slip or a terra sigillata for a variety of surfaces in the ...
July 20, 2009
10 Tried and True Low Fire Glaze Recipes: Recipe Cards for our Favorite Low Fire Ceramic Glazes
Good news for those of you who use earthenware and low-fire glazes in your studio! We've gathered some of our favorite earthenware glaze recipes in a convenient recipe-card format, perfect for printing and taking to the pottery studio. If you are interested in building a collection of beautiful low-fire ceramic glazes, or adding variety to the one you already have, you've found the perfect resource. If you've been looking for a new low fire glaze recipe to use as a base glaze for functional work or for some different surfaces in the low fire temperature range, here's a great assortment of low fire glazes to start with, from textured to matt, and from majolica to glossy transparent glazes. If you ...
July 6, 2009
Three Great Handbuilding Techniques: How to Make Pottery Using the Pinch, Coil and Slab Methods
When you put a ball of clay in your hands, you just want to start making something---it’s so natural it’s uncanny. And while equipment is used to make a lot of the pottery in the world, using just your hands or a simple paddle and rolling pin can produce awesome results! Discover how to make pottery using three simple techniques, but with a twist. Make a pinch pot really big, make a coil pot from flat coils, or make slab pots square and with great textures. All you need is a ball of clay in your hands. It's all here in a free gift - Three Great Handbuilding Techniques: How to Make Pottery Using the Pinch, ...
June 22, 2009
Full of great throwing tips, as well as ideas you can apply to any pottery project, these step-by-step instructions will help you improve your pottery throwing skills from concept through completion. Whether you’re interested in throwing complete pots on the wheel, like Dannon Rhudy’s citrus juicer; throwing textured parts for alteration and assembly, like Jake Allee’s stilted bucket, or if you’re simply interested in throwing larger pots right on the wheel, like Mark Issenberg’s tall vases, then wedge up some good throwing clay, pull up your throwing stool, and get that pottery wheel spinning!
May 1, 2009
10 Tried and True Cone 6 Glaze Recipes: Recipe Cards for our Favorite Mid-Range Pottery Glazes
Good news cone 6 potters! We've gathered some of our favorite cone 6 glaze recipes in a convenient recipe-card format, perfect for printing and taking to the pottery studio. If you are interested in building a collection of beautiful cone 6 pottery glazes, you've found the perfect resource. If you've been low firing and would like to turn up the heat a bit, here's a great assortment of cone 6 recipes to start with. Or if you have grown bored with your current cone 6 glazes, try out a few of these.
April 7, 2009
Emerging Ceramic Artists to Watch: New Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture
With so much incredible ceramic art being created today, it becomes difficult to know where to look for new up-and-coming ceramic artists-there are just so many! To help you begin sorting through all the great ceramic artists at the beginning of their careers, we’ve put together. Emerging Ceramic Artists to Watch: New Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture as a free gift. These fourteen ceramic artists are making exciting new work you shouldn’t miss. Inside, you will find images of their work, statements in their own words about their motivations and inspirations for their ceramic art, as well as their career plans and insights about becoming professional ceramic artists.
September 7, 2008
Ceramic Workshop Handbook: Pottery Tools and Ceramic Studio Resources
The Ceramic Workshop Handbook: Pottery Tools and Ceramic Studio Resources is full of handy clay tools you can make in your own studio, as well as ceramic studio resources and technical references on forming, surface decoration, firing and materials. It also has a comprehensive directory of U.S. manufacturers and suppliers that provide ceramic equipment, raw materials, clay tools and ceramic supplies. Whether you're a professional or amateur, student or teacher, the Ceramic Workshop Handbook is an essential pottery tool, like a wheel or a kiln.
April 29, 2008
33 Tried and True Ceramic Glaze Recipes is perfect for potters and ceramic artists who are ready to experiment with custom glazes, or for those who have grown tired of their own tried and true glazes. Don't waste time researching ceramic glaze recipe books or cruising websites when we’ve compiled a diverse selection right here in this handy clay studio resource - a must for your ceramics decorating arsenal!
April 7, 2008
Pottery making has many rewards: the excitement of transforming a lump of malleable clay into something beautiful, the endless possibilities for ceramic surface decoration, the magic of the fire. All of these contribute to your experience with clay. If you’re like most potters, though, you’re occasionally stumped when you get into the pottery studio and find yourself unable to decide what to make. With “7 Great Pottery Projects” you will have no trouble coming up with new ideas.