Ceramics and the Internet: Date Added: 19 Jun 2017 About: Resource Material More Details: About 1995, I was interviewed by the editors of Arts & Crafts Magazine, a leading ceramic publication at that time. During the interview, I was asked what I saw for the future of ceramics. I prophesied that in order to survive, […]
Reduction vs Oxidation Firing: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 7 Feb 2018 About: The Difference Between Oxidation and Reduction Firing More Details: There are many ways to fire your clay. Artists experiment and develop new firing techniques and methods all the time. There are two primary methods most commonly referred to as Oxidation […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! The Importance of Keeping a Ceramics Log or Notebook: Keep Paper and Pen at Hand ALWAYS For Projects Have you ever completed a project and, some time later, have someone ask how you made it? Then, as you start to […]
What is Mochaware? – History and Recipe: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 5 Aug 2017 About: Wetware 25 grams of Finely chopped tobacco 1 pint of water Colorant More Details: The term Mocha Ware refers to an artistic design on pottery and ceramic ware. Originally created on thrown or hand built pottery, it […]
About Firing Overglazes: : Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 7 Feb 2018 About: Products Applied On Top of a Fired Glaze and Re-fired More Details: Overglazes are fired at the coolest temperatures – ranging from 015-022. If you are adding multiple overglazes, you will fire the hotter ones first. DO NOT fire gold […]
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 […]
Resource Material By now, you have some idea as to what kind of venture you want to tackle. And you have pretty well determined where you want to locate your new business. Of course money is going to be a strong factor in how much space you have to begin; but I encourage you to […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Clubs Bring Steady Revenue to Ceramic Shops: Resource Material When I had my fully functioning ceramic shop, I was continually looking for ways to keep the customers entertained as well as ensure a steady income, especially during the slow times. […]
Suitable fired glazed item Metallic over-glaze Q tips (cotton swabs) Essence Soft cloth Suitable brushes (small, soft bristled) 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 brands have a […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! About Horse Hair Pottery and Ceramics: A Bit About Horse Hair Pottery and Technique Horse Hair Pottery dates back many years and is credited to the Navajo. Some believe its origin was an accident when an Indian’s hair had been […]
About Over Glazes – A How-too: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 7 Feb 2018 About: Suitable glazed fired ceramic item Chosen over glaze (decal, luster, metallic) Sponge Water Mineral Spirits Q tip cotton swabs Paper Towels Essence More Details: Instructions An over glaze is anything that is applied OVER fired glazes to produce […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! What is Mochaware? – History and Recipe: Wetware 25 grams of Finely chopped tobacco 1 pint of water Colorant The term Mocha Ware refers to an artistic design on pottery and ceramic ware. Originally created on thrown or hand built […]
About Glazes: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 7 Feb 2018 About: What are Glazes? More Details: Simply put, glazes are glass. Broken down to its original state, it is silica/glass powder, suspended in a liquid with chemicals added to create a multitude of special effects and colors. When subjected to high heat, these […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! What Is Lace Draping?: An Almost Lost Art Lace Draping is an all-but-lost art form of turning lace into porcelain. This is done by saturating a cotton lace with liquid porcelain and attaching it to a porcelain figure. When fired, […]
