November 16, 2009
One of the more fascinating, sometimes frustrating parts of ceramics is learning to balance the innumerable factors that affect the outcome of a firing. Glaze ingredients, the clay body used, firing cycles, atmospheres, kiln-stacking techniques and geography (to name a few variables) can all affect firing results.Already Registered? Please sign in.
Be sure to download your free copy of the Electric Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration, Instruction and Glaze Recipes for Electric Ceramic Kilns, a collection of articles detailing how creative potters and ceramic artists are using electric kilns to create exquisite ceramic art.
August 17, 2009
In today's post, I am presenting an excerpt from our newest free download, Electric Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration, Instruction and Glaze Recipes for Electric Ceramic Kilns, which explains how Satori Yamaoka combines both oxidation and slight reduction to create amazing oil-spot surfaces in his innovative electric and propane kiln.April 17, 2009
Firing is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the onething that makes clay durable, hence ceramic. This article presents some of theprinciples of firing and getting the best results with electric kilns.
