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The Heat is On! A Beginners Guide to Glazing & Firing Pottery

Beginners Guide, Clay, Informative, Kilns

You've sculpted, you've shaped, you've maybe even thrown on the wheel. Now, it's time to transform your clay creations into finished masterpieces! This is where the science of glazing and firing comes in. But before you crank up the heat, let's get a handle on the basics.

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Unleash Your Inner Scientist: The Chemistry of Clay

Beginners Guide, Clay, Informative, Kilns

Ever wondered how that lump of clay transforms into a durable masterpiece? At Ceramic Materials Workshop, we're passionate about uncovering the science behind ceramics.

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Clay: It’s Not Just Mud! A Beginner’s Guide to This Material

Beginners Guide, Clay, Featured Article, Informative

Okay, you've signed up for that pottery class, or maybe you've just got a bag of clay staring at you from the corner of your craft room. Now what? Before you dive headfirst into making amazing pottery, let's get to know the star of the show: clay!

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A Crystalline Glaze Conundrum: The Role of Clay

Clay, Glazes, Informative

Learn more about the common misconception that clay is incompatible with crystalline glazes and why we don't think it's the case.

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How CMW Makes a Plaster Slab for Testing Clay Bodies

Clay, Featured Article, How Tos

How Ceramic Materials Workshop makes a plaster slab for testing clay bodies.

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Ceramic Cones: Understanding the Perfect Cone Bend

Clay, Informative, Kilns, Myth Busters

Learn more about ceramic cones and what the perfect cone bend should look like!

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How To Find Your Clay’s Absorption Rate

Beginners Guide, Clay, Featured Article, How Tos, Informative

Learn more about vitrification and clay absorption to empower you to make informed choices for your studio and how it can impact your pottery.

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Clay Body Profiling And Why It Should Be Important To You!

Clay, How Tos, Informative

To truly know everything that is going on with our clay bodies, to know how to optimize firing, or to know if a clay body is best left to a forgotten recipe book, we need clay body profiling.

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Ceramics in a World Without Custer Feldspar

Clay, Informative

Custer’s absence isn’t just a loss, it’s a chance to redefine our relationship with materials. In this blog article, explore the world of feldspar, a crucial ingredient in ceramic glazes and clay bodies. Learn about potash vs soda feldspar, alternative options, and how to navigate changing material availability. Discover tips for mastering your ceramic craft with the right knowledge.

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