The Ultimate Enameling Kiln Basics
An enameling kiln is a small tabletop kiln used for testing glazes or decorating jewelry, glass, metal, or pottery. Enameling refers to the application of a hard and glossy decorative or protective coating that fuses with its substrate when fired in an enameling kiln. Vitreous enamels are finely ground glass, like fine sand; they may […]
Different techniques for Molding Clay
Most clays contain several different types of clay minerals with different amounts of metal oxides and organic matter; this is what sets the different types of clay apart. Molding clay includes earthenware, stoneware, ceramic, and porcelain clay. All these clays require the use of a kiln to cure. Keep reading to learn more about kilns […]