The Illusion of Ke Hegen’s Glazes
by Chenyang ZhengThe 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
I 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: Trimming Defects
by Jeff ZamekQ: Why are my porcelain pots cracking after trimming? There could be any number of reasons why a porcelain pot would crack starting with the fact that porcelain clay body formulas are typically compos…
Exploring Fast Firing Techniques in a Soda Kiln
Many potters are cautioned against firing too quickly, as rapid temperature increases can lead to cracking or breaking of pieces. However, during one firing, I noticed the temperature rising swiftly,…
Q&A: Gerstley Borate
Q: With Gerstley Borate becoming no longer available what substitute can I use in my glazes?