Ceramic
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Ceramic Societies A-K Next (L-Z)Academie Internationale de la Ceramique (International Academy of Ceramics) Non-governmental organisation linked to UNESCO Agency of Czech Ceramic Design the only art organization in the Czech Republic which organizes annual exhibitions of the works of Czech ceramic artists, members of Ceramic Association of the Union of Artists of the Czech Republic.... Read More
How Does a Ceramic Kiln Work and What is it?
Since our website talks a lot about ceramic tile, and we correspondingly have helped a lot of homeowners get connected with the corresponding contractors, we only thought it was a good idea to also spend some time talking about what a kiln, and how it works. These ovens are used to finish ceramics in, by heating... Read More
How to do a Pit-Firing
This is the sort of thing you can easily do in your own backyard (subject to local council regulations of course). It’s a simple firing technique used in many ancient cultures across the globe and popular with potters today. Difficulty Level: easy Time Required: half a day Here’s How: Dig a pit of the appropriate size,... Read More
How to Make Ceramic Crayons
These underglaze crayons can be used to draw on greenware or bisqueware. The work can then be glaze-fired normally. Difficulty Level: easy Time Required: 120 min Here’s How: Ingredients: White Firing Ball Clay (50%) Potash Feldspar (25%) Flint (Quartz) (25%) Bentonite (5%) Colorant (15%) (Iron Oxide, Copper Carbonate, Cobalt Oxide/Cobalt Carbonate or any undeglaze colorant). Mix... Read More
Kenton Baker
Strasburg, PA, USA kentonbkr@hotmail.com Double Necked Vase Dimensions: 13 1/2″ H x 5 1/2″W Firing: unglazed stoneware, wood fired in an Anagama kiln I have been firing exclusively with wood as fuel and building wood fired kilns for many years. I strive to get the rich colors and effects of the flame on each... Read More
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