Kiln fired clay projects

When setting up your new kiln, it might be hard to recall all of the details, especially when you’ve finished your work and the kiln is loaded. Our Kiln Firing Chart explains the thermochemical changes in ceramics.

Let's learn all about all about low fire ceramics. What is the difference between low fire and high fire and what to make and use!

Firing Natural Clay WITHOUT a KILN: Not every one has access to a professional kiln. And it may seem ridiculous to invest in one when you are creating miniatures or jewelry out of natural clay as a DIY project or as a one time experiment. If you plan on creating clay pieces on a regul…

When joining two pieces of clay, you’ll have the best chance of them staying joined if you score (rough up the surfaces to be joined) and then slip (paint both scored surfaces with a pre-made clay slip).

Making my own kiln for pottery was a goal I set when I realized that buying one might be too expensive for my budget. So, I started looking into cheaper DIY solutions. I found out that with some basic materials and a bit of creativity, it's possible to build a functional kiln. The process involved lots of trial and error, but it was a rewarding learning experience. I gathered information from various sources, took notes, and finally came up with a design that met my needs without breaking…

Glass firing is a fun way to make unique glass projects in your kiln. #glassfiring #glasskiln #glassfusing

Finally the weather has tempted me out into the studio to make some plant ceramics. These will probably be the last ones that I will make as I am retiring from ceramics. I will also be making some …

Did you know that you could still glaze clay pots without a kiln? The process of glazing clay pots without a kiln is a lot more involved, but it’s totally possible, and here, we’ll tell you how you can do it, and the exact steps, and considerations that you should keep in mind when you’re doing this process.

If you’re anything like me, then your first kiln wasn’t or isn’t going to be the digital programmable kind. Many of us start out with a manual kiln that we got second hand. I have 4 different sized kilns in my home studio and none of them are digital or programmable.