Currently listing 138 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Wolf with Feathers – Drybrushing with Opaque Stains: Suitable Bisque (see photo top right of page) Duncan OS Acrylics OS 476 Black OS471 Medium brown OS431 White OS472 Walnut brown OS544 Rainforest Green OS541 Northern Blue OS475 Charcoal OS495 Fudge […]
Currently listing 138 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Magic of Vinegar and Ceramics: Ceramists are always on the lookout for methods and products to assist them as they pursue their chosen craft. Something found in almost every home has many functional uses to clay artists – namely vinegar. […]
Currently listing 138 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Tips on Finishing Ceramics for Outside Use: Ceramists have always been in love with decorating their yards and gardens with their ceramic creations. From the fad of ducks, geese and bunnies from 40 years ago to the gnomes, fairies insects […]
Currently listing 138 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! About Fired Lusters: Suitable fired, glazed ceramic item Appropriate soft bristled brushes Essence or Mineral Spirits Q tips (cotton swabs) Soft cloth Alcohol Luster of choice Lusters (Mother of Pearl, Mardi Gras, Halos) are chemically induced special effects that create […]
Supplies Needed Suitable fired glazed item Metallic over-glaze Q tips (cotton swabs) Essence Soft cloth Suitable brushes (small, soft bristled) Instructions Fired Gold, Platinum, Silver are somewhat tricky to learn. Not difficult, but touchy and temperamental. These precious metals are suspended in a liquid and do not look at all like you would expect. Different […]
You need flash installed to view this header! Welcome to Ceramics Made Easy (CME) NEW* hobby patterns and templates section. Offered here is an ongoing collection of patterns for your use. These may come from my vast collection of over 50 years; or from workshops, old craft magazines, various websites, or other sources. Per the […]
What to do with all the broken ware and trims from slip-casting? Simple,really. Reclaim it. Clay is a natural element and it can always be reclaimed to a liquid state for casting molds. It is important however, that you pay attention to its proper balance for optimum use. Please refer to the article “Conditioning Slip […]
Currently listing 138 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Garden Snail – non-fire stains: Colors used: Apple Barrel **(Walmart): China Blue Lavender Sachet Burnt Umber Antique White Snow White Americana**( Michael’s): Camel Honey Brown Assorted white stiff bristle brushes Soft, lint-free cloth for antiquing Suitable Acrylic Spray fixative 1) […]
GLOSSARY OF FREQUENTLY USED CERAMICS TERMS When working with ceramics, it is advisable to become familiar with its language. As with most any topic, there are terms relevant to ceramics that may be unfamiliar or used differently for other subject matter. Having a glossary of terms handy and becoming familiar with them, will ease you […]
Copyright and Trademark Infringement: Submitted by: Mike Smith and Majik Merlin | Date Added: 5 Sep 2015 About: Regarding ceramics, what constitutes Copyright/Trademark infringement? Through a collaborative effort with Mike Smith of Cindy’s Ceramics and Ceramics Made Easy, the following is presented to clarify and answer the many questions regarding selling ceramics from illegal molds, […]
The Importance of Keeping a Ceramics Log or Notebook: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 15 Nov 2014 About: Keep Paper and Pen at Hand ALWAYS More Details: For Projects Have you ever completed a project and, some time later, have someone ask how you made it? Then, as you start to explain, you can’t […]
How to Pack a Mold for Shipping: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 5 Apr 2016 About: If a mold weighs more than about 20 pounds, it is a good idea to ship it by itself. However, if you have a large enough box, you can pack up more than one together. Yes, professionals do […]
How to Price Your Product: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 8 Nov 2014 About: Pricing your ware is a personal experience. More Details: The other day, I replied to someone’s question regarding how to price bisque for resale. I received a return email wondering how I could charge that much unless I lived in […]
Ceramics Network Links – Groups by State & Country: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 17 Oct 2015 About: Looking for like-minded people online to discuss the ceramics industry? Well look no more. The following is a listing of links to specific discussion groups on facebook that have been established to enable ceramics lovers […]
