So you think you want to make your own slip. Maybe it is because you want the control, perhaps because finding ready made slip has become a burden, or maybe it is a cost factor. Yes, it is less expensive to make your own, but you need to have a supplier close by who will […]
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About 25 years ago, I always mixed up my own earthenware slip. It is not difficult, just takes patience and some time and a strong back; however when I moved to the South, there were no sources (that I could find – this was before the internet) to buy the raw materials. The only slip […]
Subscribe Unsubscribe FREE e-mail subscription delivers a new CME project to your e-mail in-box once every month. Yes, you can easily do it with Ceramics Made Easy Newsletters. We will never rent, share or sell your personal information to a third party. See our complete Privacy Policy here. Ceramic Mold Making Lesson 1 – How […]
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Subscribe Unsubscribe FREE e-mail subscription delivers a new CME project to your e-mail in-box once every month. Yes, you can easily do it with Ceramics Made Easy Newsletters. We will never rent, share or sell your personal information to a third party. See our complete Privacy Policy here. Storage and Care of Ceramic Molds None […]
I am saddened that many of our old techniques and ceramic products are becoming lost to us, especially those individuals who are new to the art of ceramics. That is one reason I started this website and this blog to try to pass on my 40 years of ceramics knowledge. This experience includes all kinds […]
Instructional/tutorial Porcelain produces a very fine dust which can be bothersome to people with breathing problems or allergies. Though normally, one does not use water to clean porcelain greenware, there is a technique which does allow the use of water. This method eliminates the fine dust that pervades the work area, thereby making the environment […]
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 and Reduction firing. In addition there are offshoot methods like wood/pit firing and salt glaze firing. Included in the reduction firing there are additional […]
Plaster mold Slip Fettle Knife – plastic preferred Strong Rubber Bands or Mold Strap/belt Sponge Water Dusting Brush Hard Rubber Scraper Small brush Trim knife The process of pouring ceramic molds is called casting or slip casting. Before you begin, it is a good idea that you know how the mold works. Ceramic molds are […]
Friday, March 12th, 2010 The CAG (Ceramic Artist Guild) will be presenting a series of workshop/seminars to train experienced Ceramists to become certified judges for sanctioned ceramic competitions. If you have a background in ceramics and would like to participate and expand your own horizons, you may want to consider becoming a judge. Some of […]
All the Legal Stuff Well, its about that time. You cannot go much further in planning your business venture without taking care of all the legal and foundation matters. Yes, its those icky taxes, licensing, etc. Now that you have your location, you need to make sure you have your business license and your tax […]
