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Oct 1, 2009
The Properties of Ceramic Clay
In: Ceramics (general)
By: Elizabeth Beeson
Learn how to maintain a clay body that will enable the creation of beautiful ceramic works of art.
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Sep 25, 2009
The Archie Bray Foundation
In: Ceramics (general)
By: Alina Bradford
The Archie Bray Foundation is a world-renowned center for the ceramic arts. It is the first of its kind and is sure to be of interest to most art lovers.
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Jul 28, 2009
What is a Ceramic Cone?
In: Ceramics (general)
By: Cassandra Truax
Ceramics are fired according to a cone schedule. Thinking of the range of cone temperatures like a thermometer can help alleviate confusion.
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Jul 17, 2009
How to Pit-Fire Pottery
In: Pottery
By: Cassandra Truax
Firing pottery with an open flame in a pit or barrel yields unique and beautiful effects. Adding chemicals and household substances can add flashes of color.
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Jul 7, 2009
A Guide How to Create Mosaic Art
In: Tile/Mosaics
By: Sarah Smith
Mosaic art is beautiful and fun for all ages. This article will help inexperienced artists explore the medium of mosaic art and unleash their creativity
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May 2, 2009
What is Raku Pottery?
In: Ceramic Techniques
By: Cassandra Truax
Raku firing is unpredictable and volatile, but produces exquisitely beautiful results.
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Apr 13, 2009
Making a Ceramic Decal from Clay Slip
In: Ceramic Techniques
By: Cassandra Truax
A ceramic decal can be made from Concepts and clay slip. A design is painted on paper, covered with slip, and then applied to a clay project before firing.
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Apr 6, 2009
How to Make a Ceramic Decal with a Laser Printer
In: Ceramic Techniques
By: Cassandra Truax
Decal paper made for laser printers can be used to make a permanent image on ceramics. Some toners contain iron, which bonds with the glaze and becomes permanent.
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Dec 16, 2008
An Artist's Mosaic Garden in Rotorua New Zealand
In: Tile/Mosaics
By: Lyn Rasmussen
Rotorua artist Janet Keen found inspiration for her mosaic garden in an unlikely place. A visit to public conveniences led her to create her living work of art.
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Dec 7, 2008
Ceramic fine Figurines Poured from Moulds
In: Ceramic Techniques
By: Aileen McLeod
Today fine ceramic figurines are not only credited to the artistic merit of a master craftsperson as we have beautiful moulds available.
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Sep 11, 2008
Pamela Nagley Stevenson with Matter that Matters
In: Ceramics (general)
By: Simone Keiran
Pamela Nagley Stevenson, a ceramics artist based in the Slocan Valley, BC, Canada, creates pots & ceramic paintings as rich as her own life & inner spiritual experience.
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Sep 10, 2008
San Ildefonso and Santa Clara Pottery
In: Pottery
By: Vickie Britton
The fabulous black Pueblo pottery seen in art books, antique stores, or fine art stores, originated from two New Mexico pueblos just north of Santa Fe.
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May 10, 2008
Who Is Dottie Clark?
In: Ceramics (general)
By: Anya Laurence
A brief look at the life and career of Dottie Clark, a creator of astonishingly real one-of-a-kind dolls.
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Apr 30, 2007
Wheel Throwing Tools: Japanese
In: Pottery
By: Jennifer Yap
Now that you have a full complement of throwing tools, it's time to get fancy and explore traditional Japanese pottery tools made out of bamboo, wood and iron.
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