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The Formula for Perfect Glaze Results!
This month we're taking a look at what it takes to glaze a real "show-stopping" piece, and we think we have a fool-proof formula! We use this method in our own production,...
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Checking Specific Gravity
What is Specific Gravity (sg)? It is a calculations of how many particles of actual glaze material exist in a standard unit, in this case, in 100ml of water. If...
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Mixing Dry Glaze
Learning how to mix dry glaze allows for endless possibilities! Why is mixing dry glaze the way to go? You can dip it! This helps get a more even coverage....
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A Bees Favourite Menu!
We're always asked "Whats the best flowers to plant for bees?" (...Because, if you haven't heard, our helpful bees are significantly declining in numbers!) Making your garden Bee-Friendly will benefit...
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We toured the Coyote Glaze headquarters (and it rocked!)
We had the privilege to get a personal tour at the Coyote Clay and Colour warehouse in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Owner and founder Martin Butt showed us the ropes of what...
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Drawing Ribs by Mudtools... a game changer for texture!
As suppliers and potters, we're always on the hunt for new pottery tools that really make it a game changer in the studio. It's tough, but someone has to test...
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Handbuilding a Fall-Inspired Bowl
We're always on the hunt for a great handbuilding project, and our teacher Yuko Body shared with us a stunner of a project (perfect for collecting the falling leaves this...
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Meet The Locals: Jackie Jamieson
I sat down with none other than Jackie Jamieson earlier this week for our Meet The Locals Series to talk pottery, life and what it’s really like being a creative entrepreneur. Born...
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Summer's out, oven's on!
I can't be the only one having a kitchen dance party over the end of summer, can I? There has been no love for the oven this summer but I've...
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Fruit Flies
I pick up the bunch of bananas I swear I just bought and an army of fruit flies scatters into the kitchen. What’s the deal with fruit flies, I say...
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Meet The Locals: Meraqi Art Annex
As a shop local enthusiast and collective supporter, I was surprised to hear about Kingston gem Meraqi Art Annex for the first time a few weeks ago! Exploring their beautiful...
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The Potter Series: Yuko Body
Yuko smiles big and bright from her home studio as I show up to discuss her upcoming Glaze Gurus class at Amaranth Stoneware. She takes me to her impressive garden to talk...