Making ceramics fun for customers and expand business opportunity Every shop owner needs to tap in to this resource for their customers. The potential is unlimited. A ceramics party is a novel way to bring in new customers as well as draw more business from your current customer base. What IS a ceramic (themed) party? […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Turn Trash to Treasure 2 -Mixed Media: Originally, this platter had cracked during its firing, this was a technique to salvage it; but you can create the effect on purpose. Large Green Ware Coupe Plate or One of Choosing . […]
Getting known What is name branding? It is a name that is recognized for a specific product. You will find this in all fields from automobiles (Ford, Cadillac, Lamborgini) to equipment (John Deere, Kenmore, Hoover) to common household products( Pam, Lysol, Kleenex) and includes the arts (DaVinci, Piccaso, Russell, Rockwell). It is no different in […]
All The Legal Stuff I see you are still with us. That proves to me you have commitment or are insane. In a way, though, it is true. To start your own business you have to be committed and self-motivated. There are a lot of brick walls and barriers that need to be scaled in […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! About Firing Glazes: The Basics 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 temperature/cone range. […]
About Fired Lusters: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 7 Nov 2014 About: Suitable fired, glazed ceramic item Appropriate soft bristled brushes Essence or Mineral Spirits Q tips (cotton swabs) Soft cloth Alcohol Luster of choice More Details: Lusters (Mother of Pearl, Mardi Gras, Halos) are chemically induced special effects that create a touch of […]
Storage and Care of Ceramic Molds: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 7 Nov 2014 About: Ceramic molds are expensive and should not be abused or over used. More Details: The most important thing about caring for your mold is to understand that they need to be kept clean and dry. When you get a […]
Bisq Rooster (Atlantic’s #144 Hank is shown) Assorted Colors (Most are Folkart unless noted) Reds: 4006 Engine Red, 493 Bright Red Metallic, CeramaCoat/Delta Bright Red Blues: Anita’s 11011 Royal Blue, 964 Midnight, Anita’s 11042 Midnight Blue, CeramCoat 02059 Blue Jay, 656 Sapphire Metallic Purples: 411 Purple, 4123 Red Violet, 404 Periwinkle,654 Amethyst Metallic Yellows/Gold/Oranges: 4118 […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Everything is Coming Up Apples – Underglaze: Bisque or Greenware Plate or bowl with a rim Cleaning tools if needed Yellow Cleaning sponge cut into wedges Glazed Tile Brushes – #2 and #0 round, #4 and #6 shader, mini-liner, and […]
Dona’s Witches Hat – non-fire acrylics: Submitted by: Gina O’Neill Jordan | Date Added: 12 Jun 2016 About: Dona Witch Hat in bisque (If your hat is going to be a music box, make sure there is a hole drilled to accommodate the music box). Assorted White/stiff bristled brushes Liner or detail brush Doc Holliday […]
How To Apply Fired Gold, Platinum, Silver, Metallics: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 7 Nov 2014 About: Supplies Needed Suitable fired glazed item Metallic over-glaze Q tips (cotton swabs) Essence Soft cloth Suitable brushes (small, soft bristled) More Details: Instructions Fired Gold, Platinum, Silver are somewhat tricky to learn. Not difficult, but touchy and […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Tussy Vase – Clay for Kids of all Ages: 8 ounces of clay Rolling pin 10 inch Crocheted doily Clean up knife Newspaper Small amount of slip or slurry Small brush 6 inches of wire, twine or ribbon Sm bottle […]
Tutorial/Informational What is Antiquing? Antiquing is a term used in many crafts, but for the sake of ceramics, it is a bit different. Primarily, it is the process of applying a contrasting paint/medium to a bisque item and then wiping it off leaving more color in crevices and design areas than on the smooth surface […]
Suitable firing clay Idea miscellaneous sculpting tools sponge water heavy cloth plastic bag armature for larger form newspaper or similar slurry Sculpting Whether done as a hobby or as a craft or as a profession, all clay working is a form of art and great freedom of expression. You can take a lump of wet […]
