Glazing & Surface Decoration

An honest look at whether custom pottery stamps are worth the cost, from what they are and what they cost to when a simple signature is genuinely enough, by Le Studio Art Space.

A practical pre-purchase checklist for slip casting molds, whether new or secondhand, from condition checks to the right questions to ask a seller, by Le Studio Art Space.

How Mayco’s crystal glazes actually behave in the kiln, from movement and cone accuracy to shelf protection and getting more consistent results, by Le Studio Art Space.

Practical, hands on tips for applying Mayco’s Jungle Gems crystal glaze well, from preparation and coating to kiln placement and troubleshooting, by Le Studio Art Space.

Does Amaco make an air dry clay, and how does it compare to kiln fired stoneware? Le Studio Art Space gives an honest, practical answer.

Why crystalline glazes produce such different results firing to firing, from zinc and silica chemistry to cooling schedules and kiln placement, by Le Studio Art Space.

A genuine overview of Amaco clay bodies, from stoneware and earthenware ranges to firing compatibility and how it compares to other suppliers, by Le Studio Art Space.

A step by step walkthrough of how to use clay slip molds, from pouring and timing to release and cleanup, by Le Studio Art Space.

What actually makes a glaze food safe at a technical level? Le Studio Art Space explains the real chemistry behind fired glaze stability and safety.

Want to add professional looking texture to your pottery? Le Studio Art Space explains how to use ceramic stamps for clean, consistent surface decoration.