Ceramic Arts Blog

Slip casting is one of the most rewarding techniques in ceramics—until your plaster mold starts to leak, crumble, or refuse to release your cast. There's nothing...

Starting in ceramics can feel like stepping into a magical, messy world. Between clay that sticks to everything, glazes that seem temperamental, and kilns that require...

One of the questions new potters ask us most is how a lump of clay turns into a finished pot. The short answer is that clay goes through five stages...

A complete guide to coil vases, coil pots, coil ceramics, and clay coil building for pottery artists of every level Coil building is one of the...

Slab building is a fun way to work with clay, and you can do a lot with it. Most of the success comes from preparation. If you're patient with your...

Buying a kiln is a big deal, and we want you to feel great about your choice. This guide walks you through the questions that matter: what you'll fire, how...

What metallic glazes are Metallic glazes give pottery a shine and depth you can't get any other way. Where most glazes go for a gloss, satin or matte surface,

A potter’s A–Z of glaze and clay...

What Happens When Clay or Glazes Freeze When pottery clay or glazes are exposed to freezing temperatures, the water inside expands into ice crystals, pushing apart...