Glaze blistering can really tax potters’ investigative abilities. Any exploration into this common defect will require an analysis of kiln firing, clay body and glaze conditions.

POTTERY PRODUCTION PRACTICES: Putting the Fire in Clay

September 1, 2007

By Jeff Zamek

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Understanding the characteristics of fireclays and how they are mined and processed can offer valuable information regarding their use in any ceramic project.

POTTERY PRODUCTION PRACTICES: Mixing it Up

September 1, 2007

By Jeff Zamek

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The thorough blending and grinding of glaze and raw materials can yield consistent results in a finished glaze.

POTTERY PRODUCTION PRACTICES: Sourcing Raw Materials: A Cautionary Tale

March 1, 2007

By Jeff Zamek

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A diverse and thorough knowledge of raw materials is the potter's only recourse in the present environment of fewer material options.

PPP: Ergonomic Rib Tools

September 1, 2006

By Jeff Zamek

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Using tools that reduce fatigue and injury translates into increased productivity and profit for production potters

POTTERY PRODUCTION PRACTICES: Stoneware Clay Body Formulas Part 3

February 2, 2006

By Jeff Zamek

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Clay body additives and the right mixing techniques can be used to accelerate the aging process and achieve an optimum level of plasticity. When creating a stoneware clay body formula, one of the most important characteristics is plasticity. The unique attributes displayed by clay/water structures contribute to the plastic qualities of moist clay.

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