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creative business: illuminating the world of making ceramic candle holders

introduction: how do ceramic candle holders illuminate more than just our rooms? ceramic candle holders and related paraphernalia have...

glazing insights: should you be crazy about crazing?

introduction: is crazing just a crack in the glaze or a crack in pottery's safety? while there's a time and place for the unique...

firing fundamentals: air dry clay before the first firing

introduction: why is drying clay completely before the first firing so crucial? working with clay is an art that combines creativity and...

firing fundamentals: bisque vs. glaze

introduction: what makes bisque firing and glaze firing essential yet distinct stages in pottery? in the art of pottery, every step, from...