What is the First Firing of Clay Called? – Bisque, Biscuit or Bisc?
One of the first things that you will learn about firing clay is that it happens in two stages. These two stages have different purposes. …
One of the first things that you will learn about firing clay is that it happens in two stages. These two stages have different purposes. …
If you’ve started making pottery, you may be wondering how to fire clay at home. The good news is that you don’t need a fancy …
Firing pottery can seem like a mysterious process to the new potter. There are lots of technical terms that can sound quite foreign. So, I …
When I first started firing my own pots, one of my questions was how long does a bisque firing take? This can be a pressing …
When I first got my kiln, I had no idea how to use it. The first hurdle was to learn about firing greenware to bisque. …
Recently, I wanted to create a layering effect with underglaze, using masking tape. I was worried that the masking tape would pull off the unfired …
I recently made my first pot with a lid on it. I was at pains to make sure the lid was a perfect fit. But …
It can be daunting learning how to fire pottery. There are lots of factors to think about. And you may have found yourself wondering if …
One of the first things you learn about firing pottery is that it needs to be dry before it’s fired. You may have heard the …
If you have bisque fired to cone 6 by accident, you’re not the first, and you won’t be the last. It’s an easy mistake to …
Before owning a kiln, I took my greenware along to a local pottery shop and would get it fired there. I told them what clay …