Many of you are unaware of a company who provides such incredible products for the ceramics industry and is yet hardly known. Potters are familiar, but those in the cast ceramics part of the “craft” have little or no knowledge of the range and quality of what Amaco has to offer them. No, I don’t […]
Assorted stiff white bristled ROUND brushes Assorted non-fire stains (acrylic ceramic paints) Sponge Water Paint Palette or tile Paper sack or similar Suitable bisque BASICS ON HOW TO DRY BRUSH – POUNCING There are several methods of dry brushing. One is used for smoothly detailed items (I refer to it as pouncing) and the other […]
Kiln Cones Firing your kiln is really simple, but there are so many variables and factors that come into play that one should not take anything for granted. There are many types of kilns and several types of firing processes. Here we will primarily address the basics of firing and address specific types and situations […]
What You Need To Know About Electronic Kiln Controls In writing this article I have made two presumptions, rightly or wrongly, that you are already familiar with the firing process of an electric kiln fitted with a kiln sitter, or that you are investigating the possibility of purchasing your first kiln fitted with an electronic […]
Regarding ceramics, what constitutes Copyright/Trademark infringement? Through a collaborative effort with Mike Smith of Cindy’s Ceramics, the following is presented to clarify and answer the many questions regarding selling ceramics from illegal molds, or by using illegal trademarks. First: What is an illegal mold? Quite simply put, it is any mold of any product or […]
Kiln wash is a thin layer of minerals that are applied to ceramic shelves and furniture when kiln firing ceramics. Usually a powdered mix primarily of alumina and zirconium which is mixed to a thin consistency with water then applied to the chosen surfaces. Alumina and zirconium both have very high melting points. It is […]
Currently listing 182 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! What Was Old is New – Flocking aka Suede: In ceramics, all things are cyclical. About 60 years ago, all things were glazed and underglazed, or china painted. Also very popular then were the crystal glazes. Chalking was also in […]
To Mom With Love non-fired Fashenhues: Submitted by: Ruth Ann Jackson Perkins | Date Added: 18 Jan 2019 About: Hummingbird Rock – Bisque (see photo top right) Fashenhues Paints: S22 Magenta C 104 Base coat S-23 Mediterranean P1 White Pearl S31 Fuchsia P4 Sunshine S14 Green S15 Red S17 Black Blending Medium 2 – ¾” […]
Suitable Ceramic or Porcelain Item soft brushes stiff bristled brushes Matte or Porcelain Acrylic Spray Fixative Assortment of colored artist chalks Chalking is a wonderful medium to use on your decorative ceramic and porcelain pieces. They are not suitable for utilitarian pieces such as those for food, cooking or those which are subject to immersion […]
Currently listing 182 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Firing Glazes: Pay Attention to Temperatures Needed The first thing I want you to do is pay attention to the labels and instructions that come on the jars of glaze. READ THEM The labels will tell you the recommended firing […]
Currently listing 182 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Kiln Repair – Kiln sitter AKA Cone Sitter: General information About Cone Sitters Most kilns come fashioned with some sort of control system. Some older kilns however are controlled by use of shelf cones and the operator keeping track of […]
EXPLOSIONS EXPLOSIONS EXPLOSIONS Introduction by Majik Merlin A frequently discussed problem during the firing of ceramics, both cast and clay-built techniques, is why items explode in the kiln. There are several reasons this happens but the MAJOR reason (often overlooked) was so well addressed by Andrew Francis, that when approached he allowed his comments to […]
Currently listing 182 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Kiln Repair – Elements Part 1 (Step by Step): Replacing Kiln Elements It’s inevitable. When you use a kiln on a frequent or regular basis, it is bound to break down. Very little can go wrong with the older manual […]
Currently listing 182 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! What Does It Cost To Fire An Electric Kiln: Have you ever wondered how much it costs to fire your electric kiln? It is something you should know, especially if you are wanting to make a profit on your wares […]
