Daily How to Re-Seat Bulging Electric Kiln Elements

As many of us know, an inescapable part of kiln use is kiln maintenance, and electric kiln elements need to be replaced from time to time. When kiln elements start bulging or coming out of their seats, you might think it's time for a replacement. But this is not necessarily the case—if your kiln’s elements are still functioning evenly, you might be able to re-seat them and lengthen their life.

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Daily Using Craft Paper to Sketch out Pottery Design Ideas

For me, one of the most challenging aspects of slab building is envisioning a 3D form when staring at a flat slab. So I am always on the lookout for inspiration for new pottery design ideas.

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Daily Sprinkling and Spraying Oxides and Colorants for Great Glaze Effects

When working with organic ceramic forms, the surface treatment plays a crucial role in enhancing their natural softness and flow. By combining a stony matte glaze with sprayed and sprinkled oxides, carbonates, and colorants, Liz Mazurek achieves a surface that blooms with tiny sparkling crystals and delicate blushes of pink and red.

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Daily Creating Sprig Molds Using Positives

Naomi Peterson loves the meditative process of making intricately detailed work. Yet, when she wanted to experiment with more color and pattern on her surfaces, she quickly realized she needed a more streamlined process. Enter sprig molds!

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