Ceramic molds are expensive and should not be abused or over used The most important thing about caring for your mold is to understand that they need to be kept clean and dry. When you get a new mold from a manufacturer, it can often arrive wet. You need to make sure they are thoroughly […]
A Brief History Making things from molds has dated back thousands of years. Historians have found evidence of the use of molds dating prior to 3000 BC. Among the earliest forms of mold use was evidenced by the finest pottery of the time crafted in Babylonia. So what is a mold? Quite simply it is […]
Broken Ceramic Mold (Made of Plaster) How to Repair a plaster mold When casting molds, we are all careful because we know to handle them gently; however it is inevitable that one will eventually break. When that happens, all is not lost unless the mold has shattered into a zillion pieces. If the parts are […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Ceramics Shops and Businesses with on-line presence: Informational: With much appreciation, CME is happy to provide a copy of a listing prepared by Mike Smith (Cindy’s Ceramics; Haymarket VA) of ON-line Ceramic shops and businesses for your reference. Thank you […]
The following is a perpetual calendar of ceramic shows and events in the USA. Most are annual shows. As the date passes, it remains on the calendar as a place holder until a new date is set. The calendar is updated frequently in an effort to facilitate participation and planning. Please support these shows and […]
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Storage and Care of Ceramic Molds: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 6 Feb 2018 About: Ceramic molds are expensive and should not be abused or over used More Details: The most important thing about caring for your mold is to understand that they need to be kept clean and dry. When you get […]
You need flash installed to view this header! About Us: Ceramics Made Easy has been a labor of love resulting from over 50 years of working in the field of ceramics. Upon retiring and closing my school of clay arts, I witnessed the industry take a decline and many others closed their studios. I was […]
Currently listing 183 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 […]
Raku Is Not Just For Potters Anymore The Raku technique has its origins dating back to the 1500’s in Japan. Historians feel it was probably developed by Koreans under Japanese rule but the circumstances remain a mystery. Raku is a firing process that has been primarily associated with pottery, but in the last couple decades, […]
How to Start a Ceramic Business – Seminar – Introduction: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 19 Jun 2017 About: Resource Material More Details: You fell in love with ceramics as a hobby and you heard that you could make some money from it. It is tempting, why not do it? Or better yet, […]
Reclaiming Ceramic Slip – A How To Guide: Date Added: 5 May 2017 About: What to do with all the broken ware and trims from slip-casting? Simple,really. Reclaim it. More Details: Clay is a natural element and it can always be reclaimed to a liquid state for casting molds. It is important however, that you […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Trouble Shooting Your Ceramics: What do you do when you encounter a problem? Jill from Charlotte NC writes to ask: I sprayed my stained Santa and instead of being clear, it left a frosted coat all over it. What did […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Sweet Christmas Confection – Glazes: Bisque fired to cone 04 (shown top right – Ceramichrome Tree Trinket Box) Clear Glaze Duncan Bottle Green Glaze or green of your choice Duncan Color Burst chips – Red and Green Soft fan brush […]
