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From High Fire to Mid Range: Changing Kilns Leads to New Decorating and Glazing Techniques May 14, 2008

From High Fire to Mid Range: Changing Kilns Leads to New Decorating and Glazing Techniques

After high firing in a gas kiln for 25 years, Wickford, Rhode Island, potter Harry Spring was forced by circumstances to switch to electric. This was quite an adjustment, as Spring had come to depend on the serendipitous effects that are part of the magic of reduction firing. But, adjust he did. Today he shares with us some of the adjustments he made that have made this switch a fun challenge rather than a burden. –Jennifer Harnetty, editor.   Read More

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Firing & Raku, Glazing Techniques & Glaze Recipes, Ceramics Decorating

 

Glazing for Success: 12 Tips to Help You Master Pottery Glazing May 12, 2008

Glazing for Success: 12 Tips to Help You Master Pottery Glazing

I have to admit, glazing is not my favorite part of the ceramic process. It’s probably because of its potential to make or break a good pot (and believe me, I have broken quite a few with poor glaze application). I tend to be a bit of a sloppy glazer and I sometimes rush through it a little more quickly than I should. Annie Crietzberg is the polar opposite of me in the glaze room: methodical and precise. I know my glazing outcomes could be greatly improved if I followed just a couple of Annie’s tips, so I thought I would share them with the community. Hopefully you will benefit from Annie’s advice too! – Jennifer Harnetty, editor.   Read More

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Glazing Techniques & Glaze Recipes, Functional Ceramics, Ceramics Decorating, Ceramic Artists

 

Video Tip of the Week: Creating Rolled Rims on Pottery May 9, 2008

Video Tip of the Week: Creating Rolled Rims on Pottery

It is an exciting day at Ceramic Arts Daily because we are rolling out the latest addition to our repertoire: video tips and techniques! Our first video comes all the way from ceramic artist Simon Leach in Spain. In this clip, Simon shares his technique for making rolled rims on vessel forms. Watch the featured video and more!

Plus, Simon Leach tells us about his background in pottery, from being born into a famous pottery family to striking out on his own.
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Throwing Clay, Functional Ceramics, Ceramic Artists