What is Vitrification
Vitrification occurs during the firing when the clay is physically changed. When the clay is changed it melts the glass formers in clay which allows it to become impervious to …
How to test for shrinkage and absorption rates
Clay shrinks when it dries, gets bisque fired, and again during the glaze firing. Whenever you make a new batch of clay or buy premixed commercial clay you should test …
Learning ceramics where do I start?
Handbuilding is a ceramic technique that allows you to create any form using clay and your hands, no potter’s wheel needed. It is the simplest way to get started in …
Slab Projects
Cups Mugs Bowls Plates Soap dish Cheese/charcuterie board Cutting board Spoon rest Tea Pots Vases
The Stages of Clay
Greenware Greenware encompasses the stages before the first firing. If it hasn’t gone through the kiln it is at the Greenware stage. Slip Slip is the most fluid state. Slip …
Surface decoration techniques
Sgraffito is a wonderful surface technique. Use your needle tool or a ball tipped tool to make marks in your clay. Sgraffito comes from the Italian term that means “scratched”. …
