Kiln Fire Blog
Whether you are an aspiring potter, or a business-minded individual, our blog aims to provide insights, knowledge, and appreciation for art and entrepreneurship within pottery and ceramics. Let's see what we can discover at the intersection of clay, creativity, and commerce.
What is Pottery Studio Management Software?
Pottery studios are unique community spaces where creativity flows, and people come together to work with clay, build connections, and explore a hands-on art form. While pottery studios may seem like simple, serene spaces, they require a significant amount of...
10 Benefits of Joining a Community Pottery Studio
Community-based pottery studios are creative spaces for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and artists to explore the art of ceramics in a shared, supportive environment. But beyond just being a creative outlet, joining a community pottery studio brings a wealth of benefits that...
5 Ways to Increase Your Pottery Studio Revenue
Savvy studio owners understand the importance of innovation in maintaining and enhancing their financial sustainability. Staying ahead in your market means always being on the lookout for fresh, creative methods and strategies that can differentiate your studio offerings, increase your...
The Comprehensive Guide to Opening a Pottery Studio
If you have a passion for ceramics and pottery, transforming that passion into a thriving business is an incredible way to combine work and pleasure. Whether you're a seasoned potter or just starting your journey, this guide is designed to...
The Art of Layering and Mixing Underglazes
Underglazes serve as a versatile gateway to a realm of color and effects, enhancing your ceramic artwork through thoughtful layering and mixing. Highly pigmented and ideal for low-fire applications, underglazes can be combined and manipulated in an array of artistic...
Drying Time for Glazes: Tips and Techniques
Achieving a perfect glazed surface is a complex process that commences long before firing and depends on proper drying. As water and hydroxyl molecules evaporate from the liquid glaze, the remaining molecules consolidate through hydrogen bonding on the clay surface. Hasty...
Understanding the Differences Between Glaze and Underglaze
Ceramic artists have a broad palette of color options at their disposal, including underglazes and glazes. While both adding color to clay surfaces, these two mediums have fundamental differences in their chemistry, appearance, intended uses, and firing requirements. Here, we...
Understanding the Glazing Process: Duration, Techniques, and Varieties
Glazing ceramics can appear quite simple on the surface, but there's a complex world of intricacies that exists beneath the glossy finish. Many factors interplay to produce a flawlessly glazed ceramic piece - a balance of suitable materials, meticulous techniques,...
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Experimenting with Glaze: Combining Colors and Textures
As a ceramic artist, there's no need to confine yourself to pre-made glazes. You unlock a world of untapped creative possibilities by custom mixing your own glaze colors and textures. This guide will lead you on a journey through the...
Exploring the Effects of Clear Glaze Over Glaze
Clear glaze layered over colored glaze can offer a plethora of creative possibilities to ceramists. This strategic application can produce a spectrum of visual effects, ranging from the enigmatic subtleties of muted colors to the dramatic illusion of crackling. This...