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Batch, please!
Learn how we mix and batch a glaze!
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.
Make a Plaster Slab
Learn how we make a plaster slab for testing.Â
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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Glaze Detectives: Cracking the Case of Studio Waste
Ah, the public pottery studio: a haven of creativity, camaraderie, and… mystery glazes? Yep, those colorful concoctions lurking in communal buckets can be a source of both excitement and trepidation. And then there's the question of glaze waste: What to do with those...
Hammerly Ceramics Gets a Slip-tastic Solution! 🚀
We're absolutely buzzing with excitement to share some fantastic news! The team here at Ceramic Materials Workshop recently had the pleasure of partnering with the brilliant folks over at Hammerly Ceramics, and let's just say, sparks flew (the good,...
A Guide to Kiln Peeps (the Non-Marshmallow Kind)
Kiln peepholes – those mysterious little portals into the fiery depths of your kiln – are more than just a way to sneak a peek at your pottery's progress. They're crucial for controlling the kiln's atmosphere and ensuring your masterpieces emerge in tip-top shape. But...
For Flux Sake Podcast
Listen to Our Latest Podcast Episodes.
Episode 98 – When do glazes actually melt during the firing?
Have you ever wondered when the magic happens during the firing? This week on the show the gang talk about the last 100 degrees C of the firing when glazes generally do their melting. They also answer a listener's question about thermocouples placement, and take a...
Episode 97 – Who are we?
This show has been going on for so long that the gang thought they should reintroduce themselves. Kathy, Matt, and Rose start the show talking about the experiences that lead them into a life of clay. They also answer a listener's question about calcining clay. Do you...
Episode 96 – Fluxed Up with Meredith Host
In this episode of our Fluxed Up series, we dive into the precarious world of ceramics filled with personal stories, studio mishaps, and the ever-elusive perfect glaze. Join us as Meredith shares about working with decals and layered underglaze, as well as how she had...
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