In years past, it has been relatively easy to purchase ceramics – walk in to a shop, see the item, pick it out, pay and take away. Simple. But in today’s market, local resources are not easily available, so buyers have resorted to purchasing online, from unknown sellers, sight virtually unseen. They have to purchase […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! How to Compute Shipping Costs: In order to grow your business, it will most likely require you to ship your products. Be it finished ware, bisqueware or heavy molds, the basic process will be the same. Once you have packaged […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! About Ceramic Greenware: Working with greenware. In a nutshell, greenware is raw clay. Clay that has not been fired or ‘baked’. Potters throw pots and until they are fired, they are greenware. It does not matter if an item has […]
Whether you are conditioning old slip or recycling slip trims and dried slip, it is important to make sure you condition it to its appropriate balance of gravity and viscosity. Even as you work with ‘new’ slip, you should run periodic checks to see if your slip is in balance because overtime even with daily […]
The Basics It is not a good idea to load your items on the bottom of your kiln, you should use some short stilts and place one shelf over the bottom and then build up your shelves to heights needed. Try to load your kiln evenly, arranging items of the same height on each shelf. […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! What’s Up Dot? – non-fired paints: A fun and whimsical project that can be done on most any bisque ceramic item. Dotters work best on relatively smooth surfaces/areas. Let your imagination run wild! Any ceramic bisque item (See photos top […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Sugar Frog – Non-fire Acrylics: List of required items to complete: 1. Well cleaned 04 bisque, scrubby frog (various mold manufacturers are suitable) 2. Water well to clean brushes 3. Paper towels or clean rag 4. Wet wipes to clean […]
How To Make Your Own Ceramic Slip – Part 1 The Basics: Date Added: 5 May 2017 About: In the beginning…. More Details: So you think you want to make your own slip. Maybe it is because you want control, perhaps because finding ready made slip has become a burden or maybe it is a […]
Suitable 04 bisque – Shown (top right) Duncan Coupe Charger Duncan EZ Strokes: Duncan Color: EZ Strokes: EZ003 Irish Green EZ012 Cobalt Jet Black EZ016 Grass Green EZ026 Yellow Orange EZ026 Leaf Green EZ034 Orange EZ038 Medium Mahogany EZ042 Teal EZ058 Poppy Orange EZ068 Roasted Chestnut Pure Brilliance Glaze Soft bristled brushes: #1 Liner #4 […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Antique Lace – glazes: Plain bisque fired to 04, smooth with no pattern Sponge Clean-up tool or exacto knife Scissors Lace from curtain panel or table cloth Glaze brush Mayco Medium Blue glaze FN041* Mayco Big Skye Blue glaze FN034 […]
Faux Patina Cowboys – Non-fire Acrylics: Submitted by: Dawn Rene’ Dremann | Date Added: 11 Sep 2018 About: Cone 04 Bisque Item. Shown at top right are Doc Holliday Roughcuts Doc Holliday Colors Copper Cdh044 Blue Suede Palette or tile Sponge White stiff bristle brush large enough to give good coverage Spray fixative More Details: […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Fall Tree – Mixed Media: Nowell tree w/ base NM342 (see top right of page) Duncan glaze: IN1026 very black Duncan: UM956 silver or UM951 gold metallic stain AS959 high gloss brush on sealer, SG880 sparklers , brush on glitter […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Witch on Moon Light – Non-fire stains: Suitable Bisque prepared for light if desired (see note below – shown molds by Nowell’s) Duncan Acrylics OS # 472 Walnut OS # 471 Medium Brown OS # 476 Black OS # 567 […]
Suitable Bisque fired to 04-05 (photo on top right – mfr unknown) Acrylic stain – light gray or a mix of gray and taupe Artists’ Oils – White Black Sap Green Indigo Permanent Green Green Gold Hue Burnt Umber Dioxazine Purple Blue Perylene Maroon Permanent Rose. (It sounds like a lot, but oils may be […]
