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…
Q&A: Wedging Table
Q: How can I fix my wedging table as I am finding small pieces of plaster in my clay?
Q&A: Heat Transfer
Q: As an experienced potter I do bisque firings in my electric kiln to cone 06 (1828°F / 998°C). However, when I did a bisque firing in a gas kiln using the same temperature and kiln firing cycle some…
Q&A: Glaze Additives
by Jeff ZamekQuestion: Does my glaze need an additive as it is dusty and flakes off the bisque surface?
The Origins of Clay
In the early eighties, the origins of clay were simple: it came in two colors and was available in rectangular, 25-pound bags. In the late eighties and in the early nineties, clay came in multiple 50…
Q&A: Cracked Clay – Jelly Roll Delamination
Q: When I cut my pre-mixed commercial clay there is a circular crack. Will that damage my pots?