by Alyx Galanti | March 11, 2025 | Clay, Glazes, Informative
Ever opened your kiln to find weird white marks marring your beautiful pottery, like some ghostly glaze has decided to haunt your creations? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! This eerie phenomenon is called sodium flashing, and it’s more common than you...
by Alyx Galanti | March 4, 2025 | Glazes, Informative, Kilns
Hey there, fellow ceramic enthusiasts! Welcome back to the Ceramic Materials Workshop blog. Today, we’re about to blow your minds with a fascinating revelation about those humble pyrometric cones you use in every firing. Prepare to have your perceptions...
by Alyx Galanti | February 25, 2025 | Clay, Informative, Myth Busters
Clay enthusiasts, unite! Welcome back to the Ceramic Materials Workshop blog, fellow clay enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of clay body absorption. What is Clay Body Absorption? Clay body absorption is a fundamental property of...
by Alyx Galanti | February 19, 2025 | Beginners Guide, Informative
¿Asà que estás listo para sumergirte en el maravilloso mundo de la cerámica? ¡Fantástico! Pero espera un minuto antes de ensuciarte las manos. Incluso los alfareros más experimentados cometen errores, pero conocer algunos errores comunes puede ahorrarte frustración (y...
by Alyx Galanti | February 18, 2025 | Glazes, Informative
Hey glaze enthusiasts! Matt here from Ceramic Materials Workshop, and today we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of Bristol glazes. If you’ve ever wondered how those gorgeous cone 6 glazes get their magic, you’re in for a treat! This blog...
