A Mold Slip A kid My grandson, who is now 14 (less 3 months), has decided he wants to learn how to do ceramics. Now mind you, growing up with a grandmother who has played in the ‘mud’ for 50 plus years, he has had ample exposure to the world of ceramics. He was about […]
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 […]
Planning for the Future of Ceramics Children are our future. Well, of course that goes without saying; but in this case, I’m talking ceramics. So many of us“ old codgers” have pretty much gone out of business, probably because of retirement, health, or because of the bad economy the past 10 plus years. That, however, […]
Active Ceramic Mold Producers So many mold companies have closed their doors and sold off their mold blocks and rights of production to other companies. How on earth can we find what we want? Mike Smith put together the following list to help lead you on your search to securing molds on your wish list […]
I am Majik Merlin I had early beginnings with painting cast pieces back when plaster-ware was popular – in the 50’s. It was an easy transition to ceramics. I’ve been enthralled from the very first ceramic piece I did in glazes some 50 plus years ago. I became addicted and the weekly class at a […]
So many kinds of brushes and manufacturers. Which one is right for you? A ceramist’s brush is their best friend. With proper care they will serve you well. This guide will give you some hints as to how to care for them and increase their service life. A brush is anything from several straws banded […]
What is Mocha Ware – History and Recipe: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 14 Jun 2016 About: The term Mocha Ware refers to an artistic design on pottery and ceramic ware. Originally created on thrown or hand built pottery, it has fast become popular on cast ceramic creations. Dating back to mid to […]
Contemporary Yard Turtle – Glazes and Stains: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 12 Apr 2016 About: Suitable bisque: Per Photo, Duncan 335A (4) Small saucers for feet Ceramichrome 116 (1) Large Flower Pot for shell Scioto 2424 (1) Medium Saucer for head Mayco 1339 (1) Lily pad to table top or plant stand 2 […]
Chronological listing of ceramic shows in the USA for 2016. Please help us and our viewers by submitting information of any shows you may be aware of that are not on this list. Any 2015 date is a placeholder pending scheduling of 2016 date. Photo courtesy of P & C Ceramic Supply. Thank you Here […]
About Polishing Underglazes: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 5 Nov 2014 About: Supplies Needed Variety of underglazes, clear glaze, suitable greenware. Also, cleaning tools, sponge, bowl of water, smooth rock or small spoon, soft cloth. More Details: Instructions Long before glazes were discovered, the primitive potter learned to make their objects more appealing by […]
Tri-Color Cross – Non-fire metallics: Submitted by: Dina Jensen | Date Added: 31 May 2016 About: Suitable bisque (shown: Ceramichrome #1968) Suitable white bristle stain brush Black acrylic Stain (i.e. Doc Holliday DH08) Doc Holliday Finger Tip Metallics (FT-2 Gold, FT-1 Silver and FT-5 Copper) Soft, lint free cloth More Details: 1) Using a stiff […]
About Dry Brushing #1: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 7 Nov 2014 About: Assorted flat white stiff bristled bruses Assorted water-based stains (non-firing ceramic paint/acrylics) Suitable Bisque Project Sponge Bowl w/water Paper sack or similar paper Paint palette or tile More Details: BASICS ON HOW TO DRY BRUSH There are several methods of dry […]
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 […]
About Under glazes – Part One: Opaque Underglazes Underglazes are paints that simply go UNDER a glaze. There are primarily two kinds of under glazes . One, designed primarily to go on greenware and another designed to go on bisque. Underglazes can be translucent or opaque. Even though opaque underglazes need multiple coats in order […]
