Not Just Hot Air: Understanding Thermocouples in Your Kiln For centuries, ceramic kilns have been the fiery hearts of the studio. But behind the scenes, a tiny but mighty device ensures your ceramics reach their full potential: the thermocouple. In this article, we...
CMW Ceramic Consulting Services Many people know Ceramic Materials Workshop for our online glaze and clay courses, but did you know that we also offer ceramic consulting services? Who We Can Help We offer answers for everyone. We’ve helped many hobbyists, medium...
How To Use CMW’s UMF Calculator Learn How to Calculate the UMF By Hand Check Out a Sample Lesson From CMW’s Glazed & Confused Workshop UMF Glaze Calculators: A great tool for glaze chemistry Among the myriad of glaze formulation methods, U.M.F. (Unity...
The Truth About Lead in Ceramics Let’s dive into a topic that often sparks concern and confusion among consumers: lead in ceramics. It’s a subject surrounded by misinformation and fear, but it’s time to shed some light on the facts. First and...
Figure 1 Figure 2 Ceramic Cone Chart: Kiln Firing Rates Have you ever glanced at those perplexing columns detailing different firing temperatures for the same cone number and wondered what they truly signify? If so, you’re not alone. These columns hold vital...
