Q&A: Glaze Bubbles
by Jeff ZamekQ: Why does my fired glaze have bubbles? A: When working in ceramics long enough you will eventually encounter some technical defect based on a raw materials composition or firing cycle. Often upon in…
Q&A: Dull Glaze Colors
Q: I did not have enough pots to fill the glaze kiln. Why are my glaze colors muted and with rough surface textures? A: There happens to be more than one answer to this question. Multiple causes for c…
The Illusion of Ke Hegen’s Glazes
The rise of high-temperature color glaze is undoubtedly one of the biggest changes in Jingdezhen in the past decade. These glazes, originally intended for decorating utility objects, have gradually be…
In-Mold Glaze and Slip Applications in Ceramics
by Efe TürkelI aimed to combine in-mold glaze and slip applications with a single firing method to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and introduce aesthetic innovation in ceramic production. By merging the tradit…
Q&A: Glaze Additives
Once the appropriate additive is chosen the critical point is to use only as much that is needed. It is often the case where too much of a good thing is bad resulting in a whole array of different gla…
Q&A: Gerstley Borate
Q: With Gerstley Borate becoming no longer available what substitute can I use in my glazes?