Articles

  • How to paint with underglazes

    To complete the process of making ceramics, underglaze decoration should not be missed. Do you know what it is? Don’t just do it but do it right. Here is something for you to read.
  • Cautions in using and storing pottery tools

    As previously introduced 2 kinds of pottery tools: clay shredder and decorative tools for different purposes. Pottery Clay would like to provide some precautions when using the tools and how to keep them.
  • 4 types of underglazes potters should know

    There are 4 categories of underglaze. Let get to know them so you know which one is best for your ceramic work.
  • The earliest Benjarong porcelain was not used 5 colors.

    Bencharong or the five-coloured ceramics might be mistaken as Thai traditional ceramics. There’s nothing wrong with this. However, the design is not limited to five colors. So…what is it actually??
  • Why is pot mill important to potters?

    Have you ever wondered what is that? It’s a “pot mill.” It’s an indispensable tool for making ceramic works.
  • LPG - the well-known fuel in a reduction firing

    What kind of fuel is appropriate for reduction firing? The answer is LPG. Sound familiar? It is actually fuel gas use in most homes.
  • What happens to clay in glaze firing process?

    Do you want to know how the clay is transformed during the glaze firing process? The answer is here.
  • What is the purpose of glazing in ceramics?

    What makes the ceramics gorgeous and outstanding? It owns to glazing process. Glazing doesn’t have to be glossy only.
  • Can black spots on porcelain be removed by "eraser"?

    There is a question asked Pottery Clay whether we can use eraser to erase black stain on ceramics. Actually, it is not recommended to use eraser with ceramics. There is a particular technique to remove stain on ceramics. Failing to do so might affect the beauty of the work.
  • How to load ceramic pieces for biscuit firing

    First of all, place stilts in a triangular shape to make sure that the shelf is above the kiln for approximately 1 inch. This allows consistent air ventilation.
  • Look around yourself, how many ceremic pieces do you have?

    Durability and beauty of ceramics make the product versatile for many decades.
  • Pottery wheel - the essential tool for the potters

    Molding is another process  requiring expertise of potter. Good tool can make the process easier.What you need is pottery wheel.