by Kyra Lysynecky | November 17, 2023 | Clay, Informative, Myth Busters
“Bloat” in ceramics refers to a specific type of clay defect that happens during the firing process. When clay is fired in a kiln, it undergoes a series of physical and chemical changes. Bloating is one of the undesirable outcomes that can occur during...
by Kyra Lysynecky | November 4, 2023 | Beginners Guide, Clay, How Tos, Informative, Kilns, Myth Busters
Ceramic kilns are essential tools in the world of pottery and ceramics. These versatile machines are responsible for firing clay to create durable and beautiful ceramic pieces. However, to achieve consistent, high-quality results, ceramic kilns must undergo thorough...
by Kyra Lysynecky | October 18, 2023 | Beginners Guide, Glazes, How Tos, Informative
Glaze failure in the ceramics world is a word that often evokes disappointment and discouragement or what Matt calls “Post Firing Depression”. Much of the ceramics community glorifies success in pretty photoshopped magazines and books, and as a result, we tend to see...
by Kyra Lysynecky | August 5, 2023 | Informative
Australia has such a vibrant and amazing ceramic community. This is probably because they live in a country that is rich in natural resources used in ceramics that can be found or sourced directly within the country. During our 2023 workshop tour of Australia, we got...
by Kyra Lysynecky | May 26, 2023 | How Tos, Informative
The CMW team recently had the opportunity to visit Fiesta Tableware in Newell, WV. It was a thrill, as we always love visiting factories and seeing how they produce their ceramics. It is amazing that the way they work with clay is the same way the artist community...
by Kyra Lysynecky | May 19, 2023 | Courses + Workshops, Glazes, Informative
The CMW team recently had the opportunity to visit Fiesta Tableware in Newell, WV. It was a thrill, as we always love visiting factories and seeing how they produce their ceramics. It is amazing that the way they work with clay is the same way the artist community...
