Electric Kiln Maintenance Guide: Before, During, and After Firing
A well-maintained kiln fires more evenly, lasts years longer, and keeps your studio safer. Small issues left unchecked — a dirty thermocouple, glaze on an element, a cracked brick — …
How to calculate exactly how much water is in your glaze
If you mix your own glazes, you’ve probably measured specific gravity before. But did you know you can use that number to calculate exactly how much dry material is suspended …
Different Types of Ceramic Test Tiles and How to Make Them
Introduction Ceramic test tiles are essential tools for potters and ceramic artists. They provide a way to test glazes, underglazes, oxides, and stains before applying them to final pieces. By …
Types of Masks for Ceramic Glaze Making
Choosing the right mask is key to ensuring your safety while working with glazes. Below, we highlight the most common types of masks used in ceramic glaze making, listed from …
How to Turn a Dipping Glaze into a Brushing Glaze Using CMC Gum
Converting a dipping glaze into a brushing glaze can make applying glazes to pottery much easier and more controlled. By adding CMC Gum to your glaze, you can achieve a …
Beginning a Glaze Pantry
How to Start Your Own Glaze Pantry: A Comprehensive Guide Are you tired of paying premium prices for pre-made glazes from stores? Making your own glazes can be a cost-effective …
What Glaze Materials Contain: Oxides by Material
Every raw material you use in a glaze recipe is a source of one or more oxides. Knowing which oxides each material supplies — and in what proportions — is …
Chemical Formulas for Glaze Making: Oxides, Groups, and What They Do
Glaze chemistry is written in the language of oxides. Every material you weigh out — feldspar, whiting, silica, zinc oxide — is a source of one or more oxides that …
Glaze Color Testing Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions for Potters
Introduction If you’re a ceramic artist looking to experiment with glaze colors, it’s essential to have a solid testing process in place. This guide walks you through the steps to …
How to Normalize a Glaze Recipe: The Unity Molecular Formula Explained
Normalizing a glaze recipe means converting the raw material weights into a standardized format — the Unity Molecular Formula (UMF) — that lets you compare, analyze, and modify glazes based …