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CMW 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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The CMW Blog
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Repost! UMF Glaze Calculators: A great tool for glaze chemistry
How To Use CMW's UMF CalculatorLearn How to Calculate the UMF By HandCheck Out a Sample Lesson From CMW's Glazed & Confused WorkshopUMF Glaze Calculators: A great tool for glaze chemistry Among the myriad of glaze formulation methods, U.M.F. (Unity Molecular...
Why Study with Us? Unlock the secrets of glaze and clay chemistry
Why Study with Us? | Ceramic Materials Workshop: Unlocking the Secrets of Glaze and Clay Chemistry Ceramics have been a cornerstone of human civilization for thousands of years. From ancient pottery to modern art and functional wares, ceramics blend creativity with...
The Science Behind Glaze Application: Dipping, Brushing, Spraying
The Science Behind Glaze Application: Dipping, Brushing, and Spraying Glazing pottery is an intricate process that transforms a simple piece of clay into a beautiful, finished work of art. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned ceramist, understanding the technical...
For Flux Sake Podcast
Listen to Our Latest Podcast Episodes.
Episode 71 Cone packs of cone plaques?
We start today’s episode learning why self-supporting cones are crucial for accurate firings, as well as everything you need to know about using cone plaques, from proper placement to reusability. We also delve deep into the world of firing temperatures talking about...
Episode 70 Does Your Water Source Affect Glazes?
Listen in as the gang visit Materials Corner to discuss the latest updates surrounding the loss of Custer. Matt also answers a question from a brewer about the source of water that you use in your glazes. The answer might surprise you! Also, Kathy and Rose share how...
Episode 69 Can ceramics be safely used for mixing hair dye?
Listen to episode 69 where Matt, Rose, and Kathy discuss a listener's question about the use of ceramic bowls in the hair salon. Can ceramic be safely used for mixing hair dye? The team delves into the chemistry to determine if these bowls are a safe choice or a...
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