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 […]
Wolf with Feathers – Drybrushing with Opaque Stains: Submitted by: Becky Wallace | Date Added: 1 Sep 2016 About: 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 Brown OS487 Olive Moss […]
Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Salt Glazing Ceramics and Pottery: A Basic How To and History The technique of salt glazing was discovered sometime in the 14th century in Germany. The process was originally used with low-fire ceramics, but quickly became a favorite technique with […]
Magic of Vinegar and Ceramics: Submitted by: Majik | Date Added: 14 Sep 2016 About: 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. Most any vinegar will do, […]
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Assorted 2″ tiles or color chips greenware Assorted paints Suitable brushes Paper color charts are the pits! No other way to say it. When trying to match up or choose what colors to use from companies’ paper charts, it is almost always a disappointment. It’s not really their fault, but the printer inks just don’t […]
