Basic Ceramic Materials and Tools You Must Have
Mid-range and highfire Stoneware Clay (cone 5-10) White Stoneware Mid-range and Highfire Clay Metal Rib Serrated Metal Rib for scoring Sherill Mud Tools Ribs Wheel Canvas Slab Roller Banding Wheel …
How to Make Paper Clay: Step-by-Step Guide
Paper clay is a versatile material used in ceramics for its added strength and flexibility. By incorporating paper fibers into regular clay, you can create lightweight and durable ceramic pieces. …
Types of vessels
Covered Jars Casseroles, canisters, cookie jars, spice jars, jam pots, honey pot, various storage jars: (Flour, sugar, rice, tea, cereal, grains, dried herbs, pastas, granola, nuts, raisins, dried fruits, ets.) …
Learning how to make Slab built projects
How to Make Slab-Built Pottery Projects: A Step-by-Step Guide Slab-built pottery is a versatile technique that allows you to create a wide variety of ceramic projects, from functional pieces to …
How to make decorating slip
There are many different recipes you can use to make a decorating slip. The Simplest Way Materials The Stages of Clay Steps The other way you can do this is …
Coiling technique
The next method is called coiled pots. Coil pots are made by rolling out long smooth rope like pieces of clay. Make coils and attach them by slipping and scoring …
What is deflocculation and flocculation? What’s the difference?
How do deflocculants work in ceramics Deflocculants are electrolyte-sourcing liquid or powders. They are added in small amounts to solutions. Deflocculation is essentially imparting electrical charges to clay particles making …
How do you make slabs without a slab roller?
One of the most important things you need to build slab projects is slabs. Slab rollers can be very expensive and hard to store in a smaller studio. Many hand …
Slipping and scoring
What is slip Slip is essentially liquid clay. Slip acts as an adhesive by bonding the two pieces. It moistens the clay and once the clay dries in the scored …
How to make joining slip
Joining slip is an essential part of hand building. It ensures that your joins are nice and secure. Use joining slip when your two pieces are leather hard to make …