‘Bisque firing’ in ceramics, what is it?
Clay has several stages. From dry clay powder to high fired end result, and all the steps in between.
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Polishing, how does it work?
If you are working with a type of clay that already has a nice colour of its own, it may be an idea not to glaze it, but only to polish it.
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How do you measure the density of a glaze?
If you prepare a glaze from a purchased powder mix, you are going to have to take into account the density, to get good glaze results. In this article, we explain how to do that.
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How to prevent clogged pipes in your studio?
Avoid clogged pipes and wasting water with the tips in this article.
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Why does my glaze look different than on the test tile?
Sometimes the glaze on your piece looks quite different from the glaze on your test tile. Why is that?
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Humans and ceramics: what can we learn from our pots?
Working with clay is popular. More and more people are discovering how much fun it is to experiment with your hands in the clay, and afterwards admire your handmade piece.
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Washing away porcelain
One technique to bring relief into your work is to wash away porcelain. You can use shellac, cold wax or acrylic medium to apply a drawing.
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Christmas ornaments
A fun little project to make yourself with clay: Christmas tree ornaments.
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