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Manipulating Clay the Right Way
By :
Jimmy Cox
Pottery is a wonderful hobby, and below are details to construct two objects: a hand sculpture and a pinch bowl.
The Preparation and Care of Clay for Ceramics
By :
Jimmy Cox
There are two main types of clay used in ceramics: pottery clay and sculpture clay.
Pottery clay. There are two kinds - gray stoneware and terra cotta clay - which will produce a good plastic, workable pottery clay. If both can be procured, they will increase the variety of possibilities available in decoration and colors. The stoneware clay fires a light buff and permits the use of lighter and brighter colors in glazing.
Equipping Your Ceramics Workshop
By :
Jimmy Cox
You're going to need several different tools to fully equip your ceramics workshop. A basic list of materials you will find useful in your workshop include: an inexpensive rolling pin which can be purchased at most chain stores and toy shops, pie plates, toothpicks, building plaster, an orange stick, a piece of ordinary, unsoaped steel wool, a sheet of grade 00 sandpaper, a paring knife, a scraper or spatula, a coarse sponge and a small facial sponge, some crocks or large Mason jars.
A Basic Guide To Gathering Ceramics Tools
By :
Jimmy Cox
The way to build up your ceramic tool set is to start slowly. This will help you save money and avoid confusion.
How to Mix a Ceramic Glaze Recipe
By :
GlazeMixer
This article explains how to measure and mix a ceramic glaze recipe.
What is a Pyrometric Cone?
By :
GlazeMixer
This article explains why ceramic glazes have pyrometric cone number and how a pyrometric cone measures heat and temperature in a kiln.
Make Permanent "Flawless" Repairs to Cracked Greenware and Bisqueware... Guru Secrets Series
By :
Mike Strawn
A fascinating discussion on how to repair cracked clay work and make permanent ceramic repairs to clay projects so well that even the creating artists themselves may have a hard time finding the original damage.
Keeping clay projects from drying too fast... Guru secrets series
By :
Mike Strawn
Ever feel the frustration of creating a great work in clay only to see it ruined by cracks and splits that develop while drying or during the bisque cycle? Well, now you can put a stop to those pesky cracks before the even start with this effective little tip. Join now in an enlightening discussion where you will find the way to not only solve the cracking problem, but also keep your clay projects workable over an extended period of time.
Tips to Make Your Own Ceramic Wares
By :
Mitch Johnson
Need a new lamp in the living room? Instead of shopping around and hoping that you will find something which only resembles what you desire, make it yourself. It is not hard, really, once you have mastered the basic techniques of making ceramic wares. Once started, you will find no end of things of their children's development.
Equipping Your Ceramic Workshop
By :
Mitch Johnson
For making ceramic you do not need a big and heavy machine. You can easily collect all the tools from nearby market or it may be available in your home. In the following article you will find what the things that you need to collect.
How to Give a Finishing Touch to Your Ceramic
By :
Mitch Johnson
Once you finish modeling the clay in your desired shape, the last and important job is to give a finishing touch. This will give your model it actual looks. So it is very important to know how and what tools are to be used. This article will guide you in solving your problems and giving your model perfect shape.
Getting Started With Plaster Bats
By :
Mitch Johnson
Plaster bats are easy to make yourself. This is a valuable project for the beginner because it provides a background of experience for casting and mold-making. Bats can be made in any size, and a variety of sizes are needed. In this article you will find the important steps to make a bat.
Tips to Identify the Right Type of Clay
By :
Mitch Johnson
To make perfect and beautiful Ceramic it is very important to used right type of clay. The quality of ceramic depends on the quality of clay used. This article will help you know the right type of clay to make ceramic.
Tips to Prepare the Clay
By :
Mitch Johnson
Clay is easier and better to use when it has aged in the damp state. This means leaving it in a damp place a box or crock for a period of a week to two or three months, the longer the better. Follow the article to know more about for the preparation of clay.
Tips for Taking Proper Care of Clays
By :
Mitch Johnson
A long process is needed to make you clay perfectly ready for use. If this process are follow properly then a good result can be obtain. In this article you will learn what these processes are and how to follow.
Creating Ceramic Bisque
By :
Trevor Kassulke
The first step in creating your ceramic bisque is to start with nature's own clay. Like a great sculptor needs his wood, stone or ice, the ceramic bisque creator will need clay. Mix your clay with some water and what you are left with is called slip.
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