by Ian Adair | May 12, 2026 | Pottery Techniques
Ceramic glaze is a glass-forming coating that fuses to pottery in the kiln, making your work waterproof, food-safe, and colorful. The single most important thing a beginner needs to know before buying any glaze: match the glaze’s cone range to your clay...
by Ian A. | Dec 22, 2023 | Pottery Techniques
Credit: https://johnbrittpottery.blogspot.com/2009/10/kiln-wash-recipes.html – John Britt, ceramics monthly Kiln Wash Recipes Here are a few Kiln Wash recipes from an article I wrote for Ceramics Monthly.I also included several suggested wash recipes that came...
by Ian A. | Dec 22, 2023 | Pottery Techniques
How Long To Fire Pottery in A Kiln: The Art of Firing and Perfecting Your Masterpieces Pottery, a craft that has captivated and inspired artists for centuries, holds a special place in the world of art and creativity. From delicate porcelain to sturdy stoneware,...
by Ian A. | Dec 22, 2023 | Pottery Techniques
You finished a piece, fired it once, glazed it, fired it again. And now you are wondering: is that it, or can pottery be fired more times? The short answer is that most pottery is fired twice, but the actual ceiling depends on the technique, the clay body, and how...
by Ian A. | Dec 22, 2023 | Pottery Techniques
Can Pottery Be Too Dry to Fire? Bone Dry Clay and Kiln Readiness Explained Bone-dry pottery is always safe to fire. The real danger is the opposite: under-dried clay. Moisture trapped inside the kiln turns to steam at 212°F and expands roughly 1,700 times its liquid...
by Ian A. | Dec 22, 2023 | Pottery Techniques
Can Pottery Air Dry: Unraveling the Secrets of Drying Clay Masterpieces Pottery, an ancient art form dating back thousands of years, has captivated cultures worldwide with its beauty and functionality. From delicate porcelain to robust stoneware, pottery holds a...
