Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Dona’s Witches Hat – non-fire acrylics: 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 […]

Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Contemporary Yard Turtle – Glazes and Stains: 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 […]

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 BASICS ON HOW TO DRY BRUSH There are several methods of dry brushing. One is used for smoothly detailed items (I refer to it as pouncing) and the […]

Currently listing 139 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! About Fired Decals: Supplies Needed Suitable Glazed Ceramic Item Appropriate firing Decal Sponge (Silk or natural work best) Water Instructions Decals are one of the most popular over glazes. They are painted pictures or graphics that are adhered to a […]

Supplies Needed Assorted stiff white bristled ROUND brushes Assorted non-fire stains (acrylic ceramic paints) Sponge Water Paint Palette or tile Paper sack or similar Suitable bisque BASICS ON HOW TO DRY BRUSH – POUNCING There are several methods of dry brushing. One is used for smoothly detailed items (I refer to it as pouncing) and […]

Supplies Needed Variety of underglazes, clear glaze, suitable greenware. Also, cleaning tools, sponge, bowl of water, smooth rock or small spoon, soft cloth. Instructions Long before glazes were discovered, the primitive potter learned to make their objects more appealing by polishing the clay before they baked it. This polishing produced a soft satin sheen. It […]

Currently listing 138 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Conditioning Slip for Optimal Results: 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 […]

Currently listing 138 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! What is Mocha Ware – History and Recipe: 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 […]

Currently listing 138 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Tri-Color Cross – Non-fire metallics: 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 1) Using […]

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 […]