Frozen Clay and Glaze – Can it Be Used and What to Do?
If you work in a cold pottery studio or workshop you may have encountered the problem of frozen clay and glaze. When exposed to frigid …
Glazes
Salt Glazed Pottery – All About Salt Glazing, Past, & Present
Salt glazing has been around since the 14th century. And though it’s no longer used as an industrial way of making pottery, it is still …
4 Potter’s Choice Glaze Problems – And How I Solved Them
I really like the look of flowing glazes, so when I first saw the Potter’s Choice range, I loved them. When I began to use …
Can you Mix Different Types of Glaze? – Combining Glazes
I sometimes find myself in a position where I don’t have the exact color glaze that I want. Recently I wondered if I could mix …
Sanding Pottery – How and When to Sand your Pots
If you are reading this article, you probably want to know how to smooth the surface of your pottery. So, you may be surprised to …
How to Glaze Raku Pottery – Glazing and Underglazing Raku
Raku firing is quite different from regular firing in a gas or electric kiln. If you are new to raku, this may have left you …
Why Is My Clear Glaze Cloudy? – How To Prevent Milky Glaze
Clear glaze is often applied over underglaze decoration to protect pottery, make it non-porous and help underglaze colors pop. It can also be used as …