December 9, 2009
Phases are specific forms of materials. The most familiar phases are solid, liquid and vapor. Any phase of a material is identical in composition and structure in all parts of that phase. For instance, a glass of water is the liquid phase of H2O, top to bottom; if it weren't, we'd call it something else, like ice if it were solid (structural change), or lemonade if it had lemon and sugar dissolved in it (compositional change).Already Registered? Please sign in.
November 17, 2009
Beautiful, soft, muted-color brushstrokes and washes of water-soluble metal salts decorate Gary Holt's translucent porcelain bowls and plates. The simplicity and quiet presence of his works belie the years that Holt spent experimenting and perfecting his technique. Using water-soluble metals salts (WSMS) demands excellent technical skills and careful attention to details.July 27, 2009
A Poem by Chic Lotz, Potters Council Member
Chic, the Pottery Poet, uses 12 glaze chemistry poems that rhyme throughout the presentation, making it easier to remember it all! This poem below was featured in the July 2009 Potters' Pages. Many have enjoyed reading and sharing her poems with those new to glazing. To read other articles in the July issue of go here. - Carolyn Dorr Alkali FluxA Poem by Chic Lotz | Potters Council Member |...April 19, 2009
Glazes & Glazing: Finishing Techniques covers many aspects of glazing—from formulating your own special concoctions to working with various combinations and applications.December 18, 2008
A formula generated by glaze calculation, which lists all glaze oxides present in separate columns for fluxes, refractories, and glass-formers.December 18, 2008
Method for testing three-way combinations of glaze materials, where proportional amounts vary through a series of samples between three limits. May involve change in glaze materials, or addition of colorants or modifiers. See line blend.
