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Understanding Glaze Composition Part 2: Flux

Welcome to Part 2 of our series exploring the main components of ceramic glazes! As you’ll remember from our previous article, all glazes are composed of 3 main parts: glass-formers, fluxes, and stabilizers. In Part 1 we discussed the oh-so-essential glass-former, silica. This week we’re going to explore an important

Beginner Ceramics

Understanding Glaze Composition Part 1: Glass-Formers

Whether you’re working with commercial glazes or looking to start mixing or developing your own, understanding the basic structure of glazes can be a big help in getting successful results. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of possible ingredients and complicated recipes, but you don’t need a

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Flex Your Ceramic Muscles in 2025

As we usher in the New Year, many of us are inspired to set resolutions that challenge us and push ourselves out of our comfort zones. While we often set our eyes on physical improvements, such as joining the gym, here at the Ceramic School we think it’s equally important

Beginner Ceramics

5 Ceramic Christmas Projects for You to Try

The holiday season is the perfect time to channel your ceramic creativity into festive projects to fill hearts with warmth and joy. Whether you’re looking to create unique gifts, holiday decorations, or simply want to explore new techniques in a seasonal context, these ceramic Christmas projects will inspire you to

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How to make Mini Mittens out of Air Dry Clay

Let’s make some super cute mini mitten decorations out of air-dry clay! These are easy and fun to make and perfect for the holidays. What You’ll Need Air Dry Clay Check price on Amazon Acrylic paint Check price on Amazon Sealer (optional) Check price on Amazon Acrylic Marker Check price

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3D Christmas Tree

Ready to make your very own 3D Christmas tree? This fun and easy project is perfect for the holiday season! Let’s get started! What You’ll Need: Air Dry Clay Check price on Amazon Acrylic Paint Check price on Amazon Craft knife Check price on Amazon Paintbrush Check price on Amazon

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Xmas Bird out of Air Dry Clay

How to Make a Christmas Bird Ornament with Air-Dry Clay 🎄🐦 Let’s make a cute bird with a Christmas hat that you can hang on your tree! It’s super fun, and you’ll end up with a festive decoration to show off. Here’s how you can do it: What You’ll Need:

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Leaf Imprint Christmas Ornaments

How to Make Leaf Imprint Christmas Star Ornaments Making your own Christmas decorations is so much fun, and these air-dry clay ornaments with beautiful leaf imprints are a perfect project for the holidays. We used sage leaves for their lovely texture, but you can pick any type of leaf you

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Christmas Angel

How to Make a Christmas Angel Out of Air-Dry Clay Get ready to create a beautiful Christmas angel using simple shapes! Follow these easy steps: You will need: Air Dry Clay Check price on Amazon Acrylic Paint Check price on Amazon Craft knife Check price on Amazon Mod Podge Sealer

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Pen Lid Snowflakes

Let’s Make a Snowflake! Hey there! Want to make a cool snowflake that you can hang up for winter? We’re going to use air-dry clay and a few simple tools to make a snowflake that’s as unique as you are. Let’s get started! What You’ll Need Air Dry Clay Check

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Dominoes

DIY Domino Set: Crafting Your Own Domino Tiles and Box with Air-Dry Clay Hey there! If you’re in the mood for a fun and creative

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How to make a DIY Raku Kiln

DIY Raku Kiln: How to make a DIY Raku Kiln. Follow this simple 8 step process to make your own DIY Raku Kiln.

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