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Artist Spotlight: Michael Hall
Get to know Michael Hall, a ceramic artist whose richly layered porcelain pots combine storytelling, repetition, and striking surface design.
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Ways to Layer AMACO Crawls Glazes for Dramatic Ceramic Surface Effects
The Amaco Crawls glazes are a route to fascinating textures and effects. We have had so much fun exploring the possibilities and wanted to share some of our favorites with you!
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Artist Spotlight: Emily B. Yang
Get to know block print and ceramic artist Emily B. Yang, who hand-carves blocks and prints them directly onto hand-built or slip-cast porcelain forms using AMACO Ceramic Printing Inks!
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Artist Spotlight: Rachel Donner
Get inspired by the creativity behind the clay. Meet Rachel Donner and explore her process, favorite techniques, and the work that brings her unique vision to life.
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Oil Spotting Effects with Celadon Snow!
Create visual texture with an “oil spot” glaze technique.
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Choosing the Right Velvet Underglaze Palette
Build a Velvet Underglaze palette that fits your ceramic style and process. Learn how to choose cohesive underglaze colors, create combinations, and bring your pottery surfaces to life.
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Choosing A Clear Glaze
Sometimes you want a clear glaze for your clay pieces, but finding the right one can be confusing. Let’s help you find the perfect glaze for your projects.
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Artist Spotlight: Jenna Michele
Meet Jenna Michele, a ceramic artist inspired by everything and turns it into beautiful handmade wares.
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Artist Spotlight: Grace Juneau
Learn more about Grace Juneau, the artist behind Snail Girl Ceramics.
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Saving Old Glaze: Rehydrate, Repurpose, Dispose
What to do about those old jars of glaze... read more!
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Getting the most from Amaco Kiln Ice
Based on traditional East Asian Guan or “Snowflake” glazes, Kiln Ice are a crackle glaze unlike anything else you can buy! The crackles in Kiln Ice glazes are dramatic and eye-catching, layered like individual flakes of snow. Find out my best tips for getthing the most from Kiln Ice glazes!
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Spring Glaze Combinations!
To celebrate the changing season, we have a bouquet of lovely glaze combinations.
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Artist Spotlight: Ann Ruel
Ann Ruel is a potter and the owner of Little Street Pottery. Her functional pottery, inspired by nature, features AMACO Velvets & Celadons - read more about Ann and her work!
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Artist Spotlight: Daniel Del Real
Daniel Del Real is a multidisciplinary artist inspired by his Mexican upbringing and pre-Colombian pottery tradition. Learn more about him and his work!
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