Porcelain
Porcelain is the grand dame among clays. Read all about it here.
Raku firing
Raku is an ancient Japanese firing technique. After your piece has been bisque fired, a glaze is applied that is suitable for raku firing.
Working with a casting mould
The world of pottery throwing may be vast, but even without a wheel, the possibilities of clay are endless.
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Three surprising tools for your pottery studio
Visiting a pottery shop is always a treat, but not all materials require that shopping trip.
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Paper stencil
A simple but effective way of decorating is to use stencils. You can use different materials as stencils, and each material has its own effect.
Mocha diffusion
Mocha diffusion is a very special way to decorate ceramics. Mocha tea is carefully drizzled or spread onto a wet layer of clay slip.
The shrinkage of clay
Clay contains a lot of water. When that water evaporates during drying, and during firing, the clay particles move closer together, and your piece shrinks.
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What is sgraffito?
Sgraffito is a term derived from the Italian sgraffiare, meaning ‘to scratch’.
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What is the difference between oxides and pigments?
Those who want more color in their ceramics have a lot of options. Two of these are oxides and pigments. The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are distinct. High time to list those differences.
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