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Batch, please!
Learn how we mix and batch a glaze!
How to Make a Plaster Slab
Learn how we make a plaster slab for testing.Â
Self Absorbed
Learn more about clay body absorption and why it’s important.
Glow Up!
Rose shows you how to make a glow in the dark glaze.
Commercial Clay Body Profile Testing
Over the past several years, the CMW team has collected and tested scores of commercially available clay bodies.  The results are meant to help our students understand how these clay bodies perform to make their studios the best that they can be. Click below button to find results of the bodies that have been tested to date. We plan to add additional profiles as we continue to test additional clay bodies.
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Glow Up! A Ceramicist’s Guide to Glow-in-the-Dark Glazes
Test Tile with Glaze AppliedCharge with light sourceFinal ResultIntroduction Have you ever dreamed of creating pottery that glows in the dark? It's not as magical as it sounds, but it's definitely achievable with the right glaze recipe and firing technique. In this...
A Crystalline Glaze Conundrum: The Role of Clay
Debunking the Myth: Clay and Crystalline Glazes A common misconception among potters is that clay is incompatible with crystalline glazes. Many believe that the presence of clay will hinder the formation of crystals, leading to dull, lifeless glazes. However, as...
A Beginner’s Glossary of Glaze Chemistry Terms
This is our glossary to help provide a foundation for beginners looking to understand glaze and clay chemistry terms. By familiarizing yourself with these terms, you can navigate the world of pottery with greater confidence. Glaze Chemistry Terms Batch: A mixture of...
For Flux Sake Podcast
Listen to Our Latest Podcast Episodes.
Episode 78 What’s so special about a Bristol Glaze?
Have you heard of a Bristol glaze? This week on For Flux Sake the gang talk about the chemistry that makes these glazes work. They also discuss the crackle vs. crazing nomenclature, as well as the definition of porcelain. Got questions or need advice? Drop us a line...
Episode 77 Fluxed Up: Lisa Orr
Get ready for the wonderful and hilarious ceramic artist Lisa Orr! In this episode of our new For Flux Sake segment Fluxed Up, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as...
Episode 76 Is that an Oolite?
Have you ever heard of an Oolite? Find out more about this rare and interesting glaze precipitate on this week’s episode. The gang also take a trip to materials corner to discuss new potassium feldspars that could replace Custer Feldspar, and answer a question about...
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