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Clay: the very foundation of ceramics. From humble beginnings to extraordinary creations, clay’s versatility and transformative properties are at the heart of every ceramic piece. 1 Explore this section to learn everything you need to know about this essential material, from its diverse types and properties to working techniques and firing processes. Discover the endless possibilities of clay and unlock your creative potential.

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What Causes Bloat in Clay?

Clay, Informative, Myth Busters

Bloating is one of the undesirable outcomes that can occur during the firing. Let's learn more about it!

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Ceramic Kiln Maintenance and Testing: Why Is It Important?

Beginners Guide, Clay, How Tos, Informative, Kilns, Myth Busters

Lets explore the importance of ceramic kiln testing and the steps involved in this crucial process no matter what type of kiln you own.

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Western Australia Geology

Western Australia Geology

What kind of ceramic materials are found in Australia?

Clay, Informative

Check out some of the local ceramic materials we found during our workshop tour of Australia!

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CMW Team Visits Fiesta Dinnerware – Part 2

Clay, Glazes, Informative

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CMW Team Visits Fiesta Dinnerware – Part 1

Clay, Glazes, Informative

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Glaze Durability (Food Safety)

Beginners Guide, Clay, Glazes, Informative

I looked into the the question of why glazes are durable or not and found that we are able to correlate the overall durability of a glaze to its underlying chemistry.

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