Beyond The Clay

How to clean mold and black stains from ceramics? Includes proper ceramic cleaning methods and precautions for using mold removers.

How to clean glazed and unglazed pottery, with tips on proper surface care to reduce dirt and stains, keeping your pieces beautiful for longer.

To achieve beautiful color and texture with AMACO Shino glaze, you should follow the manufacturer's recommended firing and glazing instructions. This will allow the glaze to fully express the unique character of its color, depth, and Shino-style surface.

AMACO Shino: Japanese-style ceramic glaze, offering a reduction fired look in an electric kiln. Wabi-Sabi finish, suitable for various clays. Can be layered with Potter's Choice.

Have you ever? You carefully sculpted, decorated, and glazed your work, but when you opened the kiln, you were devastated to see that the piece was full of tiny pinprick-like holes, or worse, covered in blisters and a rough surface, as if air bubbles were frozen on the surface of the work.

One of the most frequently asked questions about AMACO Velvet Underglazes is how high they can be fired. The answer is that Velvet underglazes are designed for a wide firing range, from Cone 06 to Cone 10 (approximately 999–1305°C), but the color characteristics will change depending on the firing temperature.

Discover BOTZ Unidekor Multi-purpose Ceramic Colors (grey bottle, red cap) from Germany. One bottle, all techniques, for both underglaze and onglaze. Heat resistant from 1000–1250°C. Plus tips for stunning results!

The Peacock glazing technique is an art of creating vibrant, dynamic patterns and a mesmerizing blend of swirling colors, resulting in a powerful and uniquely charming effect.

In the world of ceramics, the issues of "firing temperature" and "glaze color" often go hand-in-hand. Many times, we find beautiful Stoneware glazes that we like, but our home kiln can only fire at low temperatures, or sometimes we buy the wrong type of glaze and it becomes unusable.

Get to know AMACO Bisque Fix, a ceramic repair adhesive for mending broken, cracked, and bisque pieces, along with usage techniques and important considerations before refiring.

Top 5 popular BOTZ PRO ceramic glazes from Germany, with glazing techniques, layering, and firing temperature selection for professional-grade results.