Degradation (and Mechanism) of Kanthal APM Heating Elements through Electric Kiln Firing
by Craig Caudill , Ryan CoppageUnder a somewhat wide definition, kilns have been around for roughly 20,000 years, with the oldest known pottery dating back to the ancient Near East1 Modern kilns turn clay into food-safe and usable…
Sustainable Pottery: the locally made kiln shelves of Nigeria
Sustainable pottery production is evident and achievable in rural areas and developing countries where importing material or equipment might be impractical due to inadequate, or lack of, logistical in…
Raku-Fired Waterproof Vases
Raku-fired vases are always popular because of their beautiful metallic sheen, but prospective buyers often ask whether it is safe to fill the vases with water. I explain that Raku firing is different…
Q&A: What are the most common pottery myths?
by Jeff ZamekSurprisingly, once some potters recognize the myths present in their pottery making practices they still do not want to let them go. Listed below are some of the many myths which still circulate in th…
Eliza Au: Architecture, Ceramics, and the Pursuit of Serenity
For some artists, creative development follows a path of constant novelty, a perpetual search for new ways to interact with, and interpret the world. For others, creative growth moves along a more mea…
Potter’s Reduction Diagrams
Potters have been transforming the color and texture of their pottery for thousands of years by exposing their ware to reducing environments during the kiln firing. Through experience, they’ve learned…