by Kyra Lysynecky | January 12, 2024 | Clay, Informative
Diamonds may have the bling, but in the ceramics studio, a humble rock reigns supreme: feldspar. This powerhouse mineral makes up a whopping 60% of the Earth’s crust, hiding in everything from granite peaks to the sandy beach beneath your toes. But in...
by Kyra Lysynecky | December 15, 2023 | Charts, Informative
Whether you are a novice shaping your first clay creation or a seasoned potter refining your craft, having a curated collection of ceramic books is always a great resource to have. But…here’s the thing…Although we love books, our opinion is that many of the ceramic...
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 | 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...
