Trying out new glazing techniques is always exciting because you don’t know quite where you’ll end up — even a mistake could hold a pleasant surprise! If you’d like to try something new, then one or all of these great glazing techniques may be just what you need. These three glazing techniques are as varied as their origins. Majolica (also spelled maiolica) originates from the Mediterranean and is the techniques of applying color on top of a glaze; mishima originates from the Far East is a technique of drawing on clay and inlaying colors; and crystalline glazes originated in Europe and require specific glazes and firing conditions. Whether you’re looking for a fresh look or looking to see what you can do ..

Decorating ceramics is one of the most rewarding aspects of working in clay. It’s the time when you can add color and life to a bare clay surface that can show off your creative talents. There are scores of decorating techniques available and here are five successful techniques that are sure to add that extra flair to your work that will make it a masterpiece. Five Great Pottery Decorating Techniques: A How-to Guide for Decorating Ceramics with Slip Transfers, Chinese Brush Techniques, Ceramic Slip, Sgraffito, and More explains the ins and outs of these ever-popular ceramic decorating techniques!

Guess what cone 10 potters?! We’ve gathered some of our favorite traditional cone 10 glaze recipes in a convenient recipe-card format, perfect for printing and taking to the glaze lab or pottery studio. Whether you are interested in trying out some of the beautiful cone 10 pottery glazes that have been used for generations, or if you want to try something new, you’ve found the perfect resource.

Welcome to the Ceramic Arts Buyers Guide for 2012! If you want to see some of the latest hot new products, find out what’s going on with ceramic materials, or see what hot colors are coming on the scene, then this is a must-have free download. It doesn’t take long to use up ceramic supplies up in the studio, especially if we’re really involved in making average sized pieces. And while you can easily locate ceramic suppliers on the Internet, finding one close to where you live can be a little more challenging. The perfect place to begin your search for pottery supplies is in our Company Locator. Here we’ve included 282 businesses (mostly in the U.S.) that provide pottery tools and ceramic supplies to studio potters everywhere. You may be surprised at what’s within driving distance of your studio!

One of the best ways to make a piece of clay work your own is to literally put your mark on it. In Ceramic Carving Tool Techniques: Bringing the Ceramic Surface to Life, you will learn to go further, bringing the form and surface of your work together into a signature style using a variety of carving tools in combination with carving techniques like sgraffito, etching, wire-cutting, relief carving and more.