Lathes, kilns, brushes, clays, cutters… Sounds complicated, right? But it is not, here you can find all about it and answer all your questions about the tools and materials you should use to make ceramics.
Translated by Nick R The world of ceramics has had so many great advances that today those who are dedicated or want to start in this occupation can find several tools to facilitate their job. Did you know there is a tool ideal for flattening clay and creating motifs? Just as you read it, we […]
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Translated by Nick R If you are a beginner in the handmade ceramics world, you probably do not have all the tools for practicing such fantastic art, such as a kiln or a pottery wheel. That is totally understandable, yet you may be thinking that you will not be able to make your ceramics without
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Translated by Nick R What comes to your mind when you hear the words ¨ceramic furniture or holders¨? Hold what? Do I have to buy a shelve for my kiln? Many of these same questions came to our minds the first time we heard about these objects. That is why today, in this blog, we
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Translated by Nick R Did you know machines can make ceramics manufacturing much easier and quicker? Throughout this blog, we will let you know everything about 4 machines that will certainly help you a lot in your workshop or home. Many tools, like pans, scrapers, rollers, and sponges, help you model ceramics, but these tools
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Translated by Nick R The word temper may sound out of place when talking about ceramics, and that should create a lot of questions within you. But, don’t worry! Today we will explain everything you need to know about tempering agents, what they are, their types and uses, and more. And without further ado, let’s
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What is a potter’s wheel? The potter’s wheel is the most important tool for every potter or ceramist in the world, because it allows modeling, i.e. making the figures of the desired shape while rotating. The potter’s wheel is therefore also called a wheel. What types of potter’s wheels are there? There are currently two
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Are you looking for a material to paint, decorate and cover your ceramic pieces? Then you need ceramic glazes that protect your pieces while leaving a beautiful finish. What are ceramic glazes and what are they used for? Ceramic glazes are a mixture of fluxes such as alkali metal, boron, strontium, and others with quartz,
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Every good potter, ceramist, and artist has good tools in his workshop. And before you specialize and buy special tools or expensive individual tools, you can get started with a tool set. What tools are there? There are many tools for pottery nowadays, especially for lathing and modeling clay. Some of the most common tools
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What types of ceramic kilns are there? There are many different types of ceramic kilns. The preferred ones for heating are gas and electric. There are also a large number of types, which at least almost all have their raison d’être and advantages and disadvantages. In the world of ceramics, the following types are particularly
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All kinds of brushes and different bristles Nowadays brushes are made from different materials, either artificial or natural bristles. Natural bristle brush The bristles of these brushes are obtained from the Chinese Chungking pig. This animal is characterized by its white fur, which is of excellent quality and durability. Natural bristle brushes are the most
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