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09 Ceramic Arts
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Welcome
ottery is so rewarding its no wonder everyone loves it! And when it comes to getting the materials you
need to make what you want, a little advice helps.
Buying a kiln?
If youre in the market for a new electric kiln, check out Link Hendersons article on what to look for
when buying. Her expertise from helping hundreds of customers will help you in your search for the
right kiln for you. Or maybe you want a raku kiln. We did a lot of research on that and came away with some advice
based on our findings.
studio reference |welcome
Glazes and Glaze Materials

When we see all those gorgeous pots in the art magazines and art books, we think itd be great to make up some
of our own recipes. But where do you start? The first thing you need is to understand what glaze materials are and
what they do in a glaze recipe. Youll find the Functions of Glaze Materials chart a handy reference and you can
print out just that page and post it on the studio wall.
Next, youll want to buy materials, but do you really need 100 pound bags of ingredients? Heck no! Chic Lotz provides guidance on just what you need to buy to get your pantry started and it wont cost you an arm and a leg.
David Gamble loves color and, if you havent tried underglazes, hes the man who knows. Just so you wont be
overwhelmed by whats out there, he gives you a little bit of information so you can walk into the ceramic supply
store with some confidence.
When it comes to raku glazes, Steven Branfman is THE expert. He demystifies raku glazes and gives you the lowdown on how to get some successful results the easy way.
And More?
If youve ever thrown with a raku clay made for handbuilding, then you know a little about choosing the wrong
clay. With hundreds of choices on the market, choosing the right clay isnt all that easy. A few tips on selecting pottery clay helps.
Where to Buy
Weve been working on this Buyers Guide for more than 10 years and weve gotten it down pretty good. If youre
looking for a supplier near you, check the Geographic Locator for a listing of companies by cities within states. Once
youve located a company, just turn to the Company Directory for contact information. The Company Directory is
the only Yellow Pages of the ceramic studio arts scene with more than 275 companies and organizations involved
with meeting your studio needs.
Enjoy!
Your 2009 Buyers Guide to Ceramic Arts is easier to use than an internet search when all you want is a source,
number or address real quick. Now go spend your time in the studio doing what you really want!
Bill Jones
Editor
Pottery Making Illustrated
Sherman Hall
Editor
Ceramics Monthly
Copyright 2009 Ceramic Publications Company | 1
table of contents
3 Raku Kilns
by Bill Jones
If youre hooked on raku, youll need a kiln. Many manfacturers now fill the need for safety and
performance. Check out your options to build or buy then turn up the heat!
5 Buy the Right Electric Kiln

by Link Henderson
Buying the right kiln takes a lot of consideration--be smart! Look for the right size, the right
construction and the right price, but dont forget about personal service from a local supplier.
7 Easy Raku Glazes

by Steve Branfman
Any glaze can be used in the raku firing methodlow-fire glazes, high-fire glazes, underglazes
you name it. But youll need to know a few things to look for.
8 Using Plaster
by Jonathan Kaplan
Plaster is an essential ingredient in any pottery studio. But there are many types and each has its
own purpose. If you thought plaster was plaster, take a look at what youre missing.
10 Functions of Glaze Materials
Students, teachers, novices and pros will all love this handy list of glaze materials, their function
and substitutes. Post it on the wall.
11 What to Buy for Your Glaze Pantry

by Chic Lotz
Dont waste money on glaze materials you wont use. Heres a short list of essential glaze
materials you need to get started in making your own glazes.
12 Selecting the Right Clay
Getting the right handbuilding or throwing clay makes all the difference in the world. Find out
what your options are before you buy and youll reap many benefits.
13 Testing Your Clay
by Paul Andrew Wandless
In cooking, the more you know about food, the better the dishes you prepare. the same is true
in pottery. the more you know about your clay, the better the dishes (or sculptures or tiles).
16 Colorful Underglazes
by David Gamble
Youll discover hundreds of colors for work you fire from cone 06 to cone 10. Whether you
select pencils, crayons, chalks or liquids, color is just a stroke away.
17 Buyers Guide Geographic and Product Locator
Locate ceramic suppliers and ceramic equipment manufacturers in North America. Arranged
by state/privince and city, quickly find companies in 10 product categories.
24 Buyers Guide Company Directory
The worlds most complete directory of ceramic suppliers, ceramic equipment manufacturers
and ceramic services for the ceramic studio artist.
raku kilns
by bill jones
aku firing is expressive, exciting and fun.

Whether youre rakuing in your own studio, or
taking part in a group firing at a school, workshop or community center, raku offers many
rewards. But the process requires more than just enthusiasm; you need the proper equipment and tools to make
the event successful. If youre interested in getting started
with raku or in adding raku to your program, here are a
few pointers for getting off to a good start with the right
kilnthe most important tool youll need.
Fuel
studio reference | klins
Raku kilns can be fired with natural gas, wood, propane

or electric. If using propane, youll need to purchase or
rent a tank. While a 20 lb. tank works on warm days or
with smaller kilns, I recommend you get a larger, refillable tank, or purchase 2 or 3 smaller tanks and gang them
together with the appropriate connectors. You can take
30, 40, 60, 70 and even 100 pound tanks in for refilling.
With propane, more surface area in the tanks means more
gas will be produced assuring a steady supply. This is especially important as you get into larger kilns with bigger
The Basic Raku Process
burners. With natural gas, you are limited to the available
With raku you begin by placing your work in a cold
pressure and location of a gas line, but there is some flexkiln and bringing it up to temperature, approximately
ibility because you can lead a gas hose to the burner.
18001900F. The rate at which you attain this temperature is based on a variety of factors: size of the work, Burners
size and type of kiln, burner output, etc. A raku session
Burners are rated by their output, which is measured in
usually consists of firing more than one load, so the Btus (British thermal units). Natural gas and propane use
ability to preheat the waiting work, unload the hot ware different orifice sizes so youll need to specify which kind
safely, reload and then reheat the kiln all need to be con- of fuel youll be using. Kiln manufacturers have done the
sidered. The choice of fuelnatural gas, wood, electric engineering for their kilns and have matched the approor propaneis important because each of these carries priate burner(s) with the unit, taking size, insulation and
limitations as well as benefits. Youll need to consider the temperature range into consideration. Many manufacturphysical location of the kiln so that it can be placed with ers also offer regulators, gauges and safety features with
ample space around it for safety and space to work. And their burner, which are described in their literature. If
finally, consider whether youll be firing alone, with an as- youre building your own kiln, instructions should include
sistant, or with a group.
burner specifications. If not, consult with a burner supplier. Kiln size, construction materials and type of gas
Configurations
being used is all the information they will need.
There are many configurations for raku kilnstop
loaders, front loaders, top hats, car kilns and clam shells. Electric
Some top hats have pulley systems, springs, counter
While any electric kiln can be used for raku, there are
weights and guiding tracks to raise and lower the cham- some electric kilns on the market specifically designed
ber. Without the lifting mechanism, a large top-hat kiln for raku. Regardless, youll need to either locate the kiln
requires two people to safely lift the body off, while outside, or near an outside entrance so you can unload
smaller kilns require only one person. After gaining ex- the kiln and quickly move your pieces outdoors for the
perience, most raku potters gravitate to one specific style subsequent post-firing phase. One hazard with using a
and design. The important thing with any kiln is that you standard electric kiln is that the power must be shut off
are comfortable with its workings. It must accommo- before reaching into it with metal tongs to eliminate the
date your work. It must be possible to safely open the possibility of accidentally touching a live element. Some
extremely hot kiln, remove the contents, reload, and close electric kilns are built with a lifting mechanism, which
it up again losing as little heat as possible. Before buying raises the entire body of the kiln, including all the elecor building a kiln, do as much observation, participation trics, up and out of the way when loading and reloading.
and research as possible.
Temperature
The Do-It-Yourself Option
Even though most raku firing takes place in the Cone

01004 range some of the kilns on the market are rated
for higher temperaturesup to Cone 10. While some
kilns are designed specifically for raku, others were originally designed as stoneware kilns that can be used for
raku or were modified for raku. Youll need to check with
manufacturers about the full capabilities of their kilns.
One option is to build a raku kiln from one of the many

plans available in books and online. We have two plans on
our website at www.potterymaking.org, one for a fiberlined wire-frame design and the other a small fiber-lined
barrel. Another inexpensive option for the DIY route is
to purchase a kit. Some kits, which include all the materials needed to not only build a kiln, but also essential
extras like tongs, furniture, gloves, etc.
Raku Kiln Manufacturers

Axner
Brackers Good Earth Clays
Ceramic Services
Safety
Raku is inherently a dangerous activity, but no more so

than working around a bonfire. If you purchased a commercial kiln, youll need to read, understand and follow
all safety instructions provided by the manufacturer because their warnings are based on experience and following them assures an accident-free experience. If building
your own, be sure that youre comfortable and confident
in your design and experience. The appropriate clothing, gloves and eye protection are critical for protection
against the kilns heat for any of those handling the work,
and in both solo and group situations, attention must be
paid to the choreographythe danceof the raku firing process. It is certainly not the time to be tripping over
one another.
Clay Art Center

L&R Specialties, Inc.
Laguna
Mile Hi Ceramics, Inc. (Zen Kilns)
Nabertherm
New Mexico Clay Co.
Olympic Kilns
Seattle Pottery Supply
www.axner.com
www.brackers.com
www.ceramicservices.com
www.clayartcenter.net
www.claydogs.com
www.laguna.com
www.milehiceramics.com
www.nabertherm.com
www.nmclay.com
www.greatkilns.com
www.cruciblekilns.com
Sugar Creek Industries (Good Kilns) www.sugarcreekind.com

Summit Kilns
Ward Burner Systems
www.swiftweb.com/summit
studio reference | kilns
Tim Andrews, Dave Jones and Jim Romberg unloading a top-hat

raku kiln at Eagleheart Center for Art & Inquiry, Grand Junction,
Colorado.
www.wardburner.com
Cost
Many commercial raku kilns are priced under $1000

with a few fetching more than $2500 because of the need
for higher end functionality. Building your own raku kiln
from a kit or rounding up all the pieces and parts can
lower your costs. It is similar to buying a computer or any
other major appliance; determine whats in your budget
and then look around, but dont forget to factor in tongs,
gloves, goggles, shelves and the other equipment youll
need. Weve listed most of the manufacturers and their
website, and several of these sell through distributors,
which may be closer to home so youll pay less for ship-
ping. See the Company Directory for complete contact

information.
Test Drive
If you havent tried raku, but have always been fascinated by the spontaneity, immediacy and simplicity of
the craft, by all means, sign up for a workshop. Youll be
amazed at what a great activity this is and why its one of
the most popular clay studio techniques around, enjoyed
by thousands of potters of all ages.
buy the right electric kiln
How tall are you?
How comfortable are you with making repairs on your

kiln? Thoroughly inspect the wiring panel to see if it
looks like it will be easy to repair and maintain. If you
dont want to maintain your kiln, make sure there is a
skilled kiln repair person in your area.
How often do you intend to fire the kiln?
studio reference | kilns
If youre 5 feet tall, it will be hard to load a 27-inchdeep kiln on a 6-inch stand. Kiln shelves are heavy, and
bending over to carefully place them in the kiln can be
difficult. You should be able to comfortably bend at the
waistnot the middle of your backwhen loading your
kiln. Most kiln companies offer top-loading kilns in various shapes and sizes as well as front-loading kilns.
How big is the work you plan to produce?
If you buy a kiln thats 18 inches wide, youre limited to
firing pieces no wider than 16 inches, so forget about
the 20-inch-wide serving bowl. Conversely, if you make
miniature tea sets, it could take you a very long time to fill
a large kiln. Be realistic when considering your work, skill
level and production schedule.
Photo: Arnold Howard,
o, youve got the fever. Not the kind that puts

you in the doctors office, but the kind that keeps
your mind on clay all the time. Ogling clay tools
and gadgets online? Clay magazines and books
toppling over by your favorite chair? I call it ceramics fever. If the fever leads you to purchasing a kiln, dont let
it turn into frenzy or you might wind up with something
that isnt right for you.
When customers inquire about kilns, the first question
is always How much does it cost? Kilns can cost $500
or $5000, and its important to make sure you are buying
exactly what you want. So consider these questions before taking the plunge!
Paragon Industries
by link henderson
If you are an accomplished student starting a home

studio, invest in a production-quality kiln. If youre planning to use it heavily at stoneware temperatures, upgrade
to heavy-duty elements and thicker brick for more insulation. If firing to cone 6 or higher frequently, invest in a
kiln that is rated for cone 10, not just cone 8. A large kiln
(7 cubic feet or more) rated for up to cone 8 may struggle
to reach cone 6 efficiently after only a year of heavy use.
It is very frustrating to produce more work than your
new kiln can handle. In production, you need to also consider the amount of time in a complete loading, firing and
cooling cycle. A 7-cubic-foot kiln can take 812 hours to
fire and twice that to cool. So, if youre planning a future
of heavy production, consider buying 4- and 7-cubic-foot
kilns, instead of one 10- or 12-cubic-foot oval kiln.
Who will perform repairs on your kiln?
The layout of a kilns internal wiring separates good
kilns from great kilns. A well-thought-out wiring panel
on a kiln is a truly beautiful thing. It tells me that a kiln
manufacturer is concerned with the overall usability of
their kiln products. As an experienced kiln repair person,
I can navigate through messy wiring, but I know my customers likely cannot. And unless you are lucky enough to
live in the same town as a skilled kiln repair person (not
necessarily an electrician), youll likely be responsible for
This image shows a cross section of ware stacked for a fir- your own repairs, even if the parts are provided to you
ing. Before buying a kiln, try stacking up a months worth
under a warranty. Visit your local ceramic supplier and
of work as if it were loaded in a kiln to get an idea of how
ask to see some kiln guts.
much space you are likely to need.
A word about warranties
Dont assume all warranties are the same. A longer warranty isnt necessarily better if it doesnt cover the full
cost of defective parts. Read the warranties of brands
youre consideringmost are available online. Determine
the extent that a manufacturer will pay for an authorized
kiln repair persons labor to perform warranty work. If
you purchase your kiln online, find out wholl perform
these services for you, if anyone. Many local ceramic suppliers offer support services when you purchase a kiln
from them, as well as short tutorials on loading, unloading and caring for your kiln.
Advice
For questions or comments, you can contact her

at Mudworks@insightbb.com or on her website at
www.kentuckymudworks.com.
studio reference | kiln
Dont be afraid to ask for advice. If there are any potters

or community clay programs in your area, check out their
equipment. Ask your own pottery instructor, if you have
one, about her or his kiln preferences or experiences. Its
also crucial to get first-hand advice from a local ceramic
supplier; even if local is 100 miles away. A conscientious dealer should be honest with you about the pros
and cons of each kiln company they represent. Remember that when buying a kiln, youre also investing in the
kiln company, their warranty, and your local dealer. If you
do choose to purchase a kiln on the internet, make sure
you call the supplier first. Are they pleasant and helpful
on the phone? Do they use kilns or just sell them? Get
answers before you throw down your credit card!
Owning and operating your own kiln is a lot of fun
because youll be able to experiment with your ceramic
work in ways you never imagined. Buying a new kiln can
also be fun especially if you are an informed consumer.
So get on out there and shop with confidence!
easy Raku Glazes
by steve branfman
n my workshops, I get asked many questions but

never What is a raku glaze? Why? Because everyone knows what a raku glaze is. Right? Its a glaze
that is labeled raku. Wrong. Its time to expand
your thinking and understand exactly what this whole
raku glaze thing is about.
A raku glaze is any glaze you use in the raku method. It
doesnt have to be a glaze specifically designed for raku,
formulated to fire at the temperature you fire your raku
to, nor homemade or commercial. It can be most anything. The key to success is understanding the raku firing
process and the ability to predict how a particular glaze
reacts to that process.
The Raku Method
Multilayered brushed commercial low-fire glazes.
Low-Fire Glazes
Glazes used in the raku process need not be raku glazes

at all. At its core, raku is a low-temperature firing method.
The fact that we remove the ware from the kiln while the
pots are hot and the glaze is molten is irrelevant. Understanding this opens up a whole new world of glazes. Any
glaze that is formulated to fire at the low temperature of
raku can be used. First, you must decide at what temperature
you are firing. Most raku is done in the Cone 01006 range.
Begin by choosing glazes that both appeal to you in color
and that fire in your range. You will have to experiment but I
have never found a glaze that I couldnt use successfully.
Glaze Application
High-Fire Glazes
Glazing work for raku can be done by all the methods

knowndipping, pouring, brushing, spraying, splashing,
dripping, spongingyou name it. Glazes also can be used
alone or in combination. Keep in mind that the application of a glaze has a direct effect on the result.
studio reference | glazes
Raku as practiced in the West is a low-fire method in

which we quickly heat the ware, remove the ware from the
kiln when the glaze has melted, and perform some type
of post-firing process to the piece. The post-firing phase
is usually an immersion in an organic combustible material to affect the final outcome on the glaze and the raw
clay. Deciding when the glaze has melted takes practice
and is best done by observation, though many potters use
pyrometers to aid in making that decision. Raku is exciting, often unpredictable to the novice and fun to do.
We are not limited only to glazes that melt at the low

temperatures. With greater understanding of the raku
process, even mid-range and high-fire glazes can be used
in the low-temperature range of raku. Try using your
regular stoneware glazes as slips. Over the glaze, apply a
clear or white raku or other low-temperature glaze. The
Dedicated Raku Glazes
low-temperature glaze causes the high-fire glaze to melt
Glazes specifically designed for raku fall into two catgiving you a new palette of colors to work with.
egorieshomemade and commercially prepared. If you
mix your own, youll find scores of recipes. Search the Other Glazes
internet, ask friends, look in any book on glazes or raku
In addition to glazes, slips, engobes, underglazes, overand look in magazines. In no time you will find more glazes, china paints, underglaze pencils, oxides and stains
glazes than you could use in a lifetime. Of course, to mix are all viable in the raku process.
your own glazes you must have a stock of materials, mixing paraphernalia, knowledge and interest. If this doesnt Food Safety
No matter what type of glaze or decorative material you
turn you on there are myriad manufacturers that produce
use,
raku is inherently unsafe for use as domestic ware.
almost as many raku glazes. The advantage of using comThe
rapid firing, removal of the ware and subsequent
mercial glazes is that you are given instruction on how to
use the glaze, you have a sample of the fired glaze to help post-firing phase all contribute to fragility, porosity, and
guide your results, and the formulation (although not the thin, easily flaked glaze surfaces. Not all materials used
results!) will be consistent time after time. Of course, in raku glazes are toxic. In fact, most are not. Confusion
commercial glazes are a bit more expensive than mixing arises when you realize that over the centuries some of
your own, and by using commercial glazes you are remov- the most prized teabowls by tea masters have been raku
ing what is for some, the most interesting part of the raku fired. Be safe, and think of your raku ware as decorative
process: designing and using your own glazes.
and not functional.
Using plaster
by jonathan kaplan
e sometimes select what we think is the

correct material for a specific application
only to find out that the expected results
fall short of our expectations. Plaster materials are often misunderstood and, as a result, what we
hoped to achieve does not work. Its a simple case of not
selecting the correct plaster.
in comparison to Pottery #1 and therefore not a good

choice for any working situation in a studio.
Puritan Pottery Plaster has similar working properties to Pottery #1 but has an additive to promote a much
more durable and harder surface. Its used primarily for
molds that are used with jigger/jolly machines so that
they do not wear out as quickly.
Plaster Basics
Gypsum Cements
Hydrostone, Hydrocal and Ultracal 30 are also used in the

pottery studio. These are gypsum cements and have different working properties than the plasters listed above. They
are very dense, have a low absorption, and a much smaller controlled expansion. These three products are used to
create a wide array of tooling such as case molds (master
molds) for slip casting, template turning, permanent models
and solid castings such as lamp bases or figurines. Gypsum
cements set more slowly than conventional plasters.
Cerami-Cal is an industry standard for making air permeable dies for hydraulic pressing (RAM pressing). This
formulation has a very low absorption, high strength, and
is very resistant to abrasion.
Recommendations
studio reference | plaster
Plaster is calcium sulfate, and after mining, is ground

and heated. The heating is controlled very carefully so
that a chemical reaction is started but not completed.
Water is required to complete the reaction and after correct mixing and pouring in your studio, the plaster hardens and becomes warm. This is a simple explanation of
how plaster works, but whats important is that a specific
amount of water is necessary for a given quantity of plaster to achieve optimum working conditions.
The type of plaster, as well as the water ratio, determines the absorption and density of the finished casting
or mold. The more water used to mix the plaster, the
greater the absorption and, therefore, the weaker the final product. All plasters expand when mixed with water,
and mold and model makers use this controlled expansion when designing their work so that mold parts release
from each other when being made. All plaster materials
have superior dimensional accuracy.
For most simple applications in the studio such as

press molds, casting molds, carving stamps, etc., Pottery
#1 is the best choice.
It is important to weigh both the water and the plasPlaster Types
ter in the correct proportion using clean buckets and
There are many different types of plaster. United States mixing tools.
Gypsum (USG) Company is the largest supplier to the
Each type of plaster has its own consistency and this
ceramics industry. Different types of plaster are used in is what needs to be observed. While just sifting the plasdifferent ways within ceramics.
The most widely used plaster in the pottery studio is
USG No. 1 Pottery Plaster.
This plaster is ideal for making slip-casting molds and
other plaster castings where a
high degree of water absorption is required. Pottery #1
requires 70 pounds of water
to set up 100 pounds of dry
plaster. This is referred to as
a consistency of 70. Pottery
#1 can easily be cut, carved
and manipulated in many
ways in the studio.
Plaster of Paris (USG
No. 1 Moulding Plaster)
Plaster is an essential part of any pottery studio, but care must be taken when using
is also easily shaped and
and storing it. Keep any plaster areas clean at all times so plaster cannot contaminate
formed but is quite weak
your clay, and store plaster for up to 90 days in airtight food service containers.
Plaster
materials are often misunder-
stood and, as a result, what we hoped to

achieve does not work. Its a simple case
of not selecting the correct plaster.
ter into the water until it mounds on top may produce

workable results, it does not take full advantage of the
characteristics of plaster.
When mixing, sift dry plaster into the water and let
it slake or absorb the water for 90 seconds. I use a Jiffytype mixer for small batches and mix for an additional
90 seconds and then pour.
Remember that plaster sticks to plaster and for that
matter, to any porous material. Proper separating or www.gypsumsolutions.com/application.asp?app=Ceramics
studio reference | plaster
parting of absorbent or porous surfaces is necessary.

Do not use petroleum jelly for this. There are many
suitable commercial compounds such as Polyurethane
Parting Compound, Crystal Mold Fels Naptha Soap and
Murphys Oil Soap that do not leave a residue.
When pouring plaster, pour it over a sharp edge to break
the air bubbles, and into a corner of the mold box or
coddle. Do not pour directly over the model of whatever
youre making a mold of or you may create air pockets or
deform or dislodge the object.
You should NEVER EVER let any excess plaster or
clean up water go down the drain. It will harden in the pipes
and clog the drain permanently.
Plaster absorbs moisture from the air so it must be stored
in airtight plastic containers.
Plaster should not be stored for more than three months.
When purchasing, check the bag for a packing date.
An excellent source of information on plasters, gypsum cements, procedures and techniques
is USG Company, and their ceramics website at
functions of glaze materials

Material
Glaze Function
Substitute
Comment
Barium Carbonate
Flux
Strontium carbonate
Bentonite
Suspension agent
Ball Clay
Bone Ash
Opacifier
Borax
Flux, glassmaker
Chrome Oxide
Colorant
Green
Cobalt Carbonate
Colorant
Cobalt oxide
Blue
Copper Carbonate
Colorant
Copper oxide
Greens, copper reds
Cornwall Stone
Flux, opacifier
Custer Feldspar
Glaze core
Potash feldspar (G-200)
Dolomite
Flux, opacifier
Whiting
EPK Kaolin
alumina, opacity
Kaolin
Ferro Frit 3110
Glaze core, flux
Pemco P-IV05, Fusion F-75
Crystalline glazes
Ferro Frit 3124
Glaze core, flux
F-19, P-311, Hommel 90
Boron frit
Ferro Frit 3134
Glaze core, flux
F-12, P-54, Hommel 14
Boron frit
Ferro Frit 3195
Glaze core, flux
Hommel 90, Fusion F-2
Complete glaze
Ferro Frit 3269
Flux, glaze core
Pemco P-25
Ferro Frit 3278
Flux, glaze core
Fusion F-60, Pemco P-830
G-200 Feldspar
Glaze core
Potash feldspar (Custer)
Green Nickel Oxide
Colorant
Black nickel oxide
Kentucky OM4 Ball Clay
alumina, opacity
Ball Clay
Kona F-4 Feldspar
Glaze core
Soda feldspar
Lithium Carbonate
Flux
Magnesium Carbonate
Flux, opacifier
Promotes crawling
Manganese Dioxide
Colorant
Purple, red, yellow-brown
Nepheline Syenite
Glaze core
Red Iron Oxide
Colorant
Rutile
Colorant
Ilemenite
Silica
glass former, glaze fit
Flint
Spodumene
Lithium glaze core
Strontium Carbonate
Flux
Talc
Flux, opacifier
Tin Oxide
Opacifier
Titanium Dioxide
Opacifier
Whiting
Flux, opacifier
Wollastonite, Dolomite
Wollastonite
Flux, opacifier
Whiting, dolomite
Wood Ash
Glaze core, flux, colorant
Whiting
Zinc Oxide
Flux, opacifier
Zircopax
Opacifier
Do not exceed 3%
Boron frits
Many brands
Celadon green to brown

Use 325 mesh
Barium carbonate
Many brands
Zircopax
Many brands
Results vary by type.
Superpax, Ultrox
Notes:
1. Substituting glaze ingredients may alter color, texture, opacity, viscosity, and/or sheen, as well as create pinholing, crazing, black
spotting, and/or pitting. In most cases, additional adjustments to other ingredients need to occur when substituting.
2. Test and record your results.
3. Materials vary from supplier to supplier and batch to batch.
Blues. tan, browns, greens, grays
what to buy for your glaze pantry

by chic lotz
listed below, along with a good quality gram scale. However, if you want to be equipped to test a variety of glazes
in order to find the ones you like, then you may want to
purchase most, if not all, of the listed ingredients.
The amounts listed for each ingredient will indicate
which ones youll probably use the most. If you are serious about mixing glazes, many ingredients are cheaper
when purchased in larger quantities. For example, 2 lbs.
of bentonite costs $2.72, yet 5 lbs. costs $2.74only 2
more! Larger quantities can save money as well as time
spent reordering.
For safety reasons, transfer your materials into nonbreakable containers, wear gloves and a NIOSH respirator with filters and use extra care when handling toxic
materials. Have fun getting started!
Glaze Room Starter Kit: Basics
Additional Choices
Material Amt (lbs)

Silica (325 mesh)
20
Cost
$7.48
Clays
EPK Kaolin
OM4 Ky Ball Clay
Bentonite
15
5
5
$6.33
$2.06
$2.74
Feldspathic Glaze Cores

Kona Feldspar
Nepheline Syenite
Custer Feldspar
G-200 Feldspar
Material Amt (lbs)

For mid- or low-fire or raku
Frits & Borate
Ferro 3110
5
Ferro 3195
5
Ferro 3134
5
Ferro 3124
5
Gerstley Borate
5
10
10
10
10
$3.77
$4.00
$3.49
$4.18
Fluxes
Whiting
Dolomite
Talc
Wollastonite
Bone Ash
Strontium Carbonate
10
5
5
5
1
2
$2.55
$1.94
$1.93
$3.27
$1.61
$4.64
Opacifiers
Titanium Dioxide
Zircopax
Tin Oxide
1
1
1
$5.04
$2.88
$14.59
Colorants
Copper Carbonate
Cobalt Carbonate
Chromium Oxide
Red Iron Oxide
Rutile
2

5
2
$17.84
$21.46
$8.94
$6.46
$9.94
Total Cost of Basics
Zinc Oxide
For special glazes or colors

Cornwall Stone
5
Petalite
5
Spodumene
5
Barium Carbonate
$1.84
Lithium Carbonate
1
Borax
1
Magnesium Carb
2
Soda Ash
1
Volcanic Ash
5
Wood Ash
2-5
Ferro Frit 3269
5
Ferro Frit 3278
5
Manganese Dioxide
1
Nickel Oxide

$137.12
Cost
$9.40
$9.45
$8.05
$7.30
$4.47
$13.10
$9.39
$7.41
$4.45
$11.13
$2.17
$10.36
$1.45
$4.35
Free
$9.10
$8.55
$1.71
$10.56
fter setting up your own ceramics studio there

may come a time when you begin to consider
mixing your own glazes. Whether you just
want to mix a few recipes or intend to embark
on testing a variety of glazes, getting started is often a big
challenge. Staring at a long list of raw materials, you are
faced with the question: Which ingredients are the most
common, and how much of each one is needed?
To help you get started, I developed the Glaze Room
Starter Kit, as a guideline for suggested ingredients. This
starter kit should last for quite a few batches of glaze. At
the time of writing this article purchasing all of the materials on the basic list cost $137. Many beginners start with
a few reliable glazes, and keep costs down by purchasing
just the specific ingredients in their recipes in the amounts
selecting the right clay
ost potters use commercially prepared

clays, and ceramic suppliers have met their
needs by offering a vast, though sometimes
bewildering, selection of clays to choose
from. If youre using the clay someone else just handed
you, maybe its not the right one for the work youre doing. Every clay body is formulated for a specific use, and
finding the right one for your needs takes a bit of research and experimentation. There are several decisions
to make when finding a clay body or bodies that meet
your skill level, techniques and aesthetic.
Choose a Supplier
on the type of firing atmosphere you havereduction

(from fuel firing) or oxidation. Reduction firing deepens
or darkens an otherwise neutral-colored clay body. Some
clay companies have duplicated this effect by adding more
colorants to their formulas making it possible to achieve
reduction colors from an electric kiln. Since the iron
and other colorants in a body color affect glaze color,
youll need to test your glazes with each body.
Choose a Texture
Texture can range from smooth to rough. Smooth

bodies contain very small particles of clay, which tend to
shrink more. These are best suited for small, fine and/
or detailed work. Adding grog (ground-up fired clay) or
sand gives the body tooth, and the larger the particle
size, the less water the piece will need (hence less shrinkage). Manufacturers offer a range of bodies that incorporate finer particles of grog and sand to get a texture
between smooth and rough.
studio reference | clay
Now why would you choose a supplier first? They work

with amateurs, professionals, students, teachers, sculptors, tile makers, etc., and have solved a wide variety of
problems. There are three types of suppliers: those that
manufacture their own clays, those that sell clay from
other manufacturers and those that do both. And, if you
have problems a supplier cant answer, either you or the
supplier can contact the manufacturer.
Buy Wisely
Buying prepared clay requires a little judgment. First,
Choose an Application
try
to find a supplier that is nearby because shipping costs
Clay bodies are formulated for different applications.
can
add up and sometimes equal or exceed the cost of
Throwing tableware requires a clay body that is plastic
(malleable) and smooth, while constructing a large sculp- the clay body itself. Next, test a sample before purchasture may require toothier (coarse-grained) clay. In many ing a large quantity. If youre buying several types of clay
cases, a clay body may be used for several applications, but bodies, suppliers will typically allow you to combine the
some are highly specializedraku or ovenware, for exam- weights for a better discount. Finally, buy only enough
ple. Make a list of the things you want to do, and you may clay to last you a year maximum. Clay loses moisture in
storage and becomes stiffer, possibly even unworkable.
end up with several bodies to achieve the best results.
You can ask your supplier how long they have stored the
Choose a Firing Range
clay. A good supplier will only stock what they can sell
Clays are formulated to fire at specific temperatures within a reasonable amount of time.
within three general ranges: low (Cone 062), mid (Cone
37) and high (Cone 810). Within a range, the higher Buyer Beware
All commercially prepared clay bodies are made from
you fire, the greater the shrinkage and the lower the absorbency of the fired clay. Low-fire clay bodies (earth- naturally occurring elements scooped from the earth for
enware) are easy to work with and fire, and there is a industrial users. Studio potters do not purchase enough
wide range of colorful glazes available. These clay bodies materials to be a major user, so we have to make do
are also used for raku and pit firing. Mid-range clays are with a small portion of what the industry uses (brick
more durable and include stoneware and some porcelain and tile manufacurers, china companies, steel industry,
bodies, but color is more limited. This situation improves paper mills, pharmaceuticals, etc.). Mother Nature did
each year as glaze companies improve and expand their not use any quality control when she created clay deofferings. High-fire clays are very durable and include posits, so seams of clay vary from one spot to another.
stoneware and porcelain. Color palettes vary depending And a mammoth front loader is not a delicate materialon firing atmosphere (oxidation or reduction).
selection tool. The good news is that the industry often
requires a degree of consistency in their raw materials,
Choose a Color
Color in basic studio clay bodies results mostly from so that clay mines make every effort possible to pronaturally occurring iron and/or iron that has been added. vide them with the very best product out there for an
Porcelain contains no iron, light buff bodies have some intended application. To make sure your clay meets your
iron and earthenware bodies may have over 10% iron. every needs and your own quality standards, always test
The body color (as well as the glazes) changes based each batch everytime.
testing your clay
by paul andrew wandless
t some point we all change clay bodies for one

reason or another. Whether you want a body
that shrinks less, has more absorption/less
absorption, a lower/higher maturation point
or just a different color, there are hundreds of commercial clays to choose. While most clays have pretty good
general catalog descriptions of what they are and what
they can do, once we apply our specific working and firing
processes other issues can arise. A combination of tests
can give you plenty of information that makes choosing
and learning about a clay body a little easier.
Why Test?
Prepare test trays from high fire clay.
What to Test
Tests should be done at multiple temperatures to yield

the widest range of information on the body. You need
to understand the same general characteristics at every
temperature you fire to, and even at temperatures you Prepare triangular stilts to support bar.
may want to fire to in the future. I test at every potential
cone I may fire to and keep records of all the results.
The three important general characteristics are shrinkage, absorption and warping/slumping. Other important
qualities to note are color, texture, plasticity and hardness.
Some results are determined with visual and touch tests
while others require simple formulas. All require consistency of procedure so the results you achieve are created
under the same conditions.
Firing Box and Stilts
When firing above a recommended temperature either

on purpose or by mistake, clay bodies start to melt and
Four test bars with 10 cm line.
fuse or stick to the shelves. To test clay bars, youll need a
shallow firing box to protect your kiln shelves and make
handling and transportation easier. Youll also need clay
stilts for the warping test.
Using a high-fire clay, make a simple clay box thats
810 inches square with a 1-inch high wall. Make several
boxes at the same time so you can test multiple bodies in
the same firing or to have on hand for later (figure 1).
Make triangle stilts about the thickness of your pinky
and long enough to span the width of the clay bar (figure
2). All stilts must be the same height.
Dry trays and bars slowly and evenly.

Testing clay bodies provides you with information that

you can observe, touch and feel first hand in your own
environment. While a catalog photo shows what a body
may look like fired at one or several cones, it may not
tell you what it will do at the cone youre firing to. Basic
clay bar tests give you information more specific to your
needs, and a 25-pound sample is usually enough to complete all the tests you need.
Clay Bars
Place one bar on stilts and two of them flat in the tray.
Pre-Bisque
After each firing, measure the amount of deflection.
Youll need three clay bars for each body youre testing. For consistency and accuracy of results, use the
same dimensions for all your clay bars. While some tests
yield correct results regardless of the bar dimensions, if
they are consistent, you can always rule out size and dimension as variables that could cause any irregularities.
I make -inch-thick bars measuring 2 inches wide by 6
inches long. For thicker work, make bars to match, but
dont exceed inches in thickness. After cutting the bars
to size, draw a 10-cm-long line on one of them with a
hash mark at each end. This will be used for a shrinkage
test later (figure 3).
For the tests here, Ive selected four bodies to test: two
white bodies from Standard (#257 Grolleg Porcelain
cone 810 and #181 White Stoneware cone 610) and
two from Amaco (#29 Brown Stone Earthenware cone
0604 and #77 Terra Cotta Clay cone 5). All four bodies have different characteristics at the temperatures to
which Im interested in firing them, and testing several
bodies at the same time takes better advantage of each
firing. Write the clay number on the back of each tile.
Once all bars are cut and firing boxes are built, let them
dry to bone dry. They can be stacked with newspaper
layered in between and a board on top for a little weight
to keep from warping. Its important that the firing boxes
and clay bars stay flat while drying to assure accurate test
results (figure 4).
At the bone dry stage, visually examine the bars for a
color change if any. Use a ruler to measure the shrinkage line to see if it has changed from its original 10 cm
length. Record the results.
For each firing, place the bars side by side in the firing box,
and place one of them on the triangle stilts. The stilts should
be placed about to inch in from the ends of the bar. If
the stilts are too close, the bar may not warp or slump to its
fullest potential. The shrinkage bar and the other regular bar
are simply placed in the bottom of the box.
Firing
While the test firing can be done in any kiln, the results are most applicable if done in the same kiln used for
your work. Indicate in your notebook or worksheet if its
an electric or gas kiln, oxidation or reduction firing, salt,
wood, soda, etc. For best results, start firings at the lowest
cone temperature and then progressively refire the bars at
higher cones until the highest desired cone is reached. A
sample for progressive test firings for a cone 10 clay body
would be cone 06, cone 01, cone 6 then finally cone 10.
Measure the 10 cm line to determine shrinkage.

Soak bars in water and weigh them after 24 hours.
Clay Bar Tests
The following traditional tests give a good range of basic information that helps you to better understand your
clay body. Keep good records in your notebook or worksheet so youll have the results for future reference. If
there are other specific qualities, such as glaze fit or color
effect, tests for these as well.
Warping/Slumping
Visually examine for any warping or sagging movement

in the center. Remove the bar from the stilts, turn it over
and place it on flat surface so the gap (if any) can be
measured (figure 6). This test informs you at what temperature the walls may start to warp or deform or a plate
may begin to slump. The information can be applied to Note the color of the clay after each firing. Here are four
clays fired to cone 04 (top) and cone 7 (bottom).
the sculptural or structural applications of the clay body.
An exact percentage for this is not as important as just
the weight of the absorbed water. Divide the weight of
knowing when the clay body starts to move.
the absorbed water by the original dry weight and move
Shrinkage Test
the decimal two places to the right to find the absorption
Measure the length of the line in centimeters on the rate. Example: Original bar weight of 4.2 grams is subshrinkage bar (figure 7), and subtract it from 10 (based on tracted from soaked bar weight of 4.6 grams giving you
the original 10 cm line). For example, 10 cm 8.5 cm = an absorbed water weight of .4 grams. Divide .4 by 4.2
1.5 cm. An easy way to convert this result to a percentage which equals .095 making absorption 9.5%.
is to move the decimal to the right one place, so 1.5 cm
means 15% shrinkage. Knowing the shrinkage rate helps Color Test
Visually examine a bar to see if there has been a color
in determining which glazes will fit the body and even
change
(figure 9). The color change can sometimes be drawhich two bodies can be used together.
matic depending on the cone it was fired to and is imporAbsorption Test
tant for aesthetic purposes. It can also help you determine
There are two types of tests that can determine the the best glazes to work visually on the surface.
absorption of a clay body. One is a simple visual test and
the other is a weight calculation. For the visual test, place Surface/Texture
a few drops of a liquid (like ink) on the surface of the
Visually examine the bar to determine if the surface
bar to create a stain. Let it soak in for an hour then wash has changed. Run your fingers across the bar to see if
off the surface with water. The darker the stain, the more its the same, smoother or more coarse. This information
absorbent the clay body. This is not an exact test, but it is important aesthetically and helps you determine if it
gives a quick and useful general result.
meets your visual and tactile needs.
The weight calculation test is more specific. Weigh the
fired bar on a gram scale and record the result (figure 8). Hardness
Soak the bar in water for 24 hours, pat dry, then weigh
Using a nail, see if you can scratch the surface to see how
again and record the result. Subtract the first weight (dry hard or soft it is at the fired temperature. This test helps debar) from the second weight (water soaked bar) to get termine the surface durability at different temperatures.
Colorful Underglazes
by David gamble
nderglazes are one of the most popular ways

to add color to clay work. Theyre easy to use
at any age or skill level and they can be applied at both the green and bisque stage of
work. Underglazes come in many formsliquid, powder,
pencil, crayon, liquid writers, bottle applicators, underglaze pads, watercolor-type pan sets and tubes. Typically,
liquid underglazes contain gum or binders to help them
adhere to ware and also add some green strength. If you
decide to purchase dry underglaze, you may also need a
mixing medium, for example, Standard Ceramics specifies
mixing one part colorant and one part mixing medium.
The medium adheres well and creates a harder surface
than water so there is less smearing if youre working on
bisque and placing a clear glaze on top before firing.
Underglaze pencils, crayons and chalks vary depending on
the manufacturer. Most are imported from outside the U.S.
Theyre designed to be used on bisqueware because rubbing
them onto a fragile greenware surface can break the piece.
Pencils produce a nice pastel or a pencil-type effect depending on how smooth the clay surface is. Many are very dry
and break easily during application. Some pencils contain
waxes to help them adhere to a bisque surface, but these
need a clear glaze on top to keep them from rubbing off
after theyre fired. Caution: Never put underglaze pencils in
an electric pencil sharpener.
Many companies offer different series of underglazes, but
they all pretty much function the same way. Underglazes
come as premixed liquids or dry, large and small quantities,
and in different formats, such as crayons, pencils and pens.
If youre not sure what youd like to do, order 2 oz. bottles
and experiment before you invest in pints or gallons. Here is
a partial listing of offerings, but remember that most of the
companies listed here sell their products through distributors. For more information, go to the company websites or
check with your local supplier.
Product
Colors
Cone
Amaco

A.R.T.
Axner

ChromaColour
International

Continental
Clay
LUG
Velvets
Velvet One Strokes
Sun Strokes
Semi-moist (pan)
Pencils
Chalk Crayons
Tubes
Engobes
Glazewerks
Pencils
Pens
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59
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6
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6
16
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9
34
15
27
065
065
065
0605
065
065
065
065
056
06041
065
065
Underglaze
Underglaze
Underglaze
Speckled
Underglaze
100
50
63
0605
6
10
12
0605
Underglaze
40
066
Coyote Clay
& Color
Underglaze
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510
Duncan

Gare

Great Lakes
Kickwheel
Laguna
Mayco

Minnesota Clay

Rovin Ceramics
Spectrum

Speedball
Standard Clay

CoverCoat (opaque)
7
E-Z Stroke (translucent) 69
Underglaze
55
One strokes
21
Underglaze
24
Underglaze
12182
EM Underglaze
72
Underglaze
(opaque)
70
One Strokes
(transparent)
32
Underglaze
16
Underglaze Pads
8
Choxilis Pencil
10
Potters slip
10
Underglaze
12
Underglaze
70
One Stroke
40
Underglaze
24
Underglaze
23
Underglaze Painting Medium
065
065
065
065
066
066
065
065
069
068
068
069
068
065
065
066
065
Notes
1. Test for higher temperatures
2. Under development
Test all underglazes for your studio conditionsclay body,

firing, overglazes, etc. Create test tiles with samples and
apply a clear overglaze to half the swatch. Youll find the
colors deepen in value with a clear glaze.
Underglazes are the most versatile of products

for the clay artist. Available in more than 1000
colors, underglazes come in both dry and liquid
form as well as pencils, crayons and chalk.
Company
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Full line of art/craft supplies

Prints and posters
Decals
INDIANA
United Art & Education (Ft. Wayne)

American Art Clay Co., Inc. (AMACO/Brent) (Indianapolis)
Brickyard Ceramics & Crafts (Indianapolis)
Sugar Creek Industry, Inc. (Linden)

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Cattle Barn Clay Co. (Royal Center)
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Johnson Gas Appliance Co. (Cedar Rapids)

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Atlantic Pottery Supply Inc. (Atlantic Beach)

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Summit Kilns (Land O Lakes)
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Bennett Pottery Supply (Ocoee)
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Calcoworld Ceramic Decals (Orlando)
Axner Ceramic Supply (Oviedo)
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Highwater Clays of Florida (St. Petersburg)
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Creative Paradise (Goddard)

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Brackers Good Earth Clays (Lawrence)
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Soldner Clay Mixers by Muddy Elbow Mfg. (Newton)

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Ceramic/pottery molds
KENTUCKY
Old Hickory Clay Co. (Hickory)

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Groovy Tools (Lawrenceburg)
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Kentucky Mudworks LLC (Lexington)
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Blue Diamond Kilns (Metarie)
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MAINE
Portland Pottery Supply (Portland)

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Miracle Bat (York)
Classes, kids camp, workshops
MARYLAND
Baltimore Clayworks (Baltimore)

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Buyers Market of American Craft (Baltimore)
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Chesapeake Ceramics Supply (Baltimore)

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PotteryTools.com (Finksburg)

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Portland Pottery Supply South (Braintree)

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Amherst Potters Supply (Hadley)

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The Potters Shop and School (Needham)

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Sheffield Pottery Inc. (Sheffield)
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Ceramics Consulting Services (Southampton)

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Boston Kiln Sales & Service (Watertown)

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Saint-Gobain Ceramics (Worcester)

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Molds
Equipment repair
Ceramics consulting
Repair service
SiC kiln shelves
MICHIGAN
Pebble Press, Inc. (Ann Arbor)

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Evenheat Kiln Inc. (Caseville)

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Runyan Pottery Supply Inc. (Clio)
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West Michigan Clay (Hamilton)
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Manitou Arts (Leland)

Har-Bon Ceramics & Decals (Presque Isle)
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Rovin Ceramics (Taylor)
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Glass kilns and glass supplies
Wood accessories for tiles

Decals
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Clay Co. USA (Edina)

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Master Kiln Builders (Farmington)

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Dunghanrach Clay Co. (Melrose)

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Continental Clay Co. (Minneapolis)
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MISSISSIPPI
Dogwood Ceramic Supply (Gulfport)

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Whistle Press (Petal)
MISSOURI
KC Metro Ceramic & Pottery Supplies (Kansas City)

L&R Specialties Inc (Nixa)
Krueger Pottery Supply (St. Louis)
Classes & workshops
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MONTANA
Archie Bray Foundation (Helena)
NEVADA
Cress Mfg. Co. (Carson City)

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Bison Studios (Las Vegas)

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Pottery West (Las Vegas)
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BigCeramicStore.com (Sparks)
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Instar Enterprises (E. Brunswick)

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Curran Pfeiff Corp. (Edison)

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Hobby Colorobbia (Elmwood Park)

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New Brunswick Lamp Shade Co. (North Brunswick)

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AmericanPotters.com (Rockaway)
L&L Kiln Mfg. Inc. (Swedesboro)

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Lamp shades
Database
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NEW MEXICO
Coyote Clay & Color (Albuquerque)

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Classes, workshops, gallery
NEW YORK
Charles A. Hones Inc. (Amityville)

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East Valley Supply (Andover)
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Studio Sales Pottery Supply (Avon)
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Vent-A-Kiln Corp. (Buffalo)

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Ceramic Arts Library (Corning)

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PCF Studios (Honeoye)

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Bailey Pottery Equipment (Kingston)
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Artfixtures (New York)

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Rockland Colloid Corp. (Piermont)

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Northeast Ceramic Supply (Troy)
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Alpine Kilns and Equipment LLC (Warwick)

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Doo-Woo Tools LLC (Warwick)

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Kiln-Ray Services (Warwick)

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Rochester Ceramics, Inc. (Webster)

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Kiln burners
Ceramics epoxy
Display stands
NORTH CAROLINA
Highwater Clays, Inc. (Asheville)

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Lark Books (Asheville)
Carolina Clay Connection (Charlotte)
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Claymakers (Durham)
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Mudtools (Hendersonville)
Williams Supply (Star)
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Speedball Art Products Co. (Statesville)
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Fat Cat Pottery Inc. (Wilmington)
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Creative Hobbies, Inc. (Bellmawr)

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Ohio Ceramic Supply Inc. (Kent)

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Orton Ceramic Foundation (Westerville)

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Watermount decals
Sculpting supplies
Custom ceramic & glass decals
Ceramic decals & supplies
Stains
Molds
Thermocouples and RTDs

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OREGON
The Kiln Elements Co. (Birkenfeld)

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Mudshark (Portland)
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PotteryVideos.com (Portland)

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Skutt Ceramic Products (Portland)

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Thomas Stuart Wheels (Portland)

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Southern Oregon Pottery Supply (Talent)
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Repairs
PENNSYLVANIA
Ceramic Services Inc. (Bensalem)

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Insulating Firebrick, Inc. (Butler)

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The Clay Place (Carnegie)
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Standard Ceramic Supply Co. (Pittsburgh)
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Frog Pond Pottery (Pocopson)

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Glaze software
Mold making
RHODE ISLAND
Dew Claw Studios (Pawtucket)
Custom glazes prepared
SOUTH CAROLINA
Clay-King.com (Spartanburg)
Coastal Ceramic Supply (Summerville)
SOUTH DAKOTA
Pacer Corp. (Custer)

Dakota Potters Supply (Sioux Falls)
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Ward Burner Systems (Dandridge)

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The Clay Lady (Herdersonville)
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Workshops
National Artcraft Co. (Aurora)

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A & K Clay Company LLC (Bethel)

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Mudmats (Blacklick)

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Vulcan Kilns (Centerville)

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Aegean Sponge Co. (Cleveland)

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Columbus Clay (Columbus)
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Cornell Studio Supply (Dayton)
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Wise Screenprint (Dayton)

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Innovative Ceramic Corp. (E. Liverpool)
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TEXAS
Teacher Workshops
Display products
Ex-Cel slip
UTAH
Capital Ceramics Inc. (Salt Lake City)
VIRGINIA
The Kiln Doctor Inc. (Front Royal)

Tin Barn Pottery Supply at Manassas Clay (Manassas)
Campbells Ceramic Supply Inc. (Richmond)
ClayPeople (Richmond)
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WASHINGTON
North Star Equipment Inc. (Cheney)

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Giffin Tec Inc. (Lummi Island)

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The Cookie Cutter Shop (Marysville)

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Crucible Kilns (Seattle)

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Precision Terrefirma (Spokane)

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Rings & Things Wholesale (Spokane)

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Danser, Inc. (Parkersburg)
WISCONSIN
MKM Pottery Tools LLC (Appleton)

Nasco Arts & Crafts (Ft. Atkinson)
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Venco Products (Kelmscott WA )
CANADA
Plainsman Clay Ltd. (Medicine Hat)

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Bamboo Tools (Surrey)

Greenbarn Potters Supply Ltd. (Surrey)
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Ceramic Arts & Crafts Supply (Burlington)
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Euclids Kilns & Elements (Oakville)

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Cone Art Kilns Inc. (Richmond Hill)
Tuckers Pottery Supplies Inc. (Richmond Hill)
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Spectrum Glazes (Toronto)

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LaMeridiana (50020 Certaldo (Fl))
Workshops
Armadillo Clay & Supplies (Austin)

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A & K CLAY COMPANY LLC

3664 Bethel New Hope Rd.
Bethel, OH 45106
937-379-1495
Fax: 937-379-1495
Ohio Slip is a very clean and consistent 400 grain material

which makes glazes that fire from cone 6 thru 12 and can be
applied to a wet or dry pot, dipped, sprayed or brushed.
A.R.T. STUDIO CLAY CO. INC.
262-884-4278
9320 Michigan Ave.
Fax: 262-884-4343
Sturtevant, WI 53177-2425
Toll-free: 877-ART-CLAY
Carry a rainbow of glazes from around the country and a

great selection of clay, tools, wheels, kilns and equipment.
AMERICAN CERAMIC SUPPLY CO. 817-535-2651

2442 Ludelle St.
Fax: 817-536-7120
Ft. Worth, TX 76105-1060 Toll-free: 866-535-2651
Great discounts and great customer service on retail
and wholesale ceramic equipment and supplies
for over 30 years - kilns, wheels, glazes, brushes,
glass tools, clay, bisque and more. Customized and
personalized packages. Education and training.
National and international daily shipping.
ATLANTIC POTTERY SUPPLY, INC. 904-249-4499

400 Levy Rd.
Fax: 904-339-0014
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
AMERICANPOTTERS.COM
165 Hoagland Ave.
Rockaway, NJ 07866-3013
Aves Studio
PO Box 344
River Falls, WI 54022
973-945-3553
National, searchable, database of potters, clay artists,

teachers, students, workshop instructors or anyone
involved in the clay industry that wants to be accessible to
everyone across the country/planet.
714-541-4157
Fax: 714-541-2021
Email: contact@aardvarkclay.com
Website: www.aardvarkclay.com
Most comprehensive line of products from cone 018
thru cone 10 in the U.S.
AARDVARK CLAY & SUPPLIES
6230 Greyhound Ln., Ste. E
Las Vegas, NV 89122
AEGEAN SPONGE CO.
4722 Memphis Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44144
702-451-9928
Fax: 702-451-9928
216-749-1927
Fax: 216-749-2110
Toll-free: 800-276-8542
Importer of natural and synthetic sponges: silk, elephant

ear, sea and wool. Wholesaler of ceramic and craft
supplies.
AFTOSA
1776 Wright Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
510-233-0334
Fax: 510-233-3569
Toll-free: 800-231-0397
Leading wholesaler of ceramic accessories, tools,

books, display products, tile products, bisque, glaze and
sublimation products.
AIM KILN MFG.
350 S.W. Wake Robin Ave.
Corvallis, OR 97333-1619
541-758-8133
Fax: 541-758-8051
Toll-free: 800-647-1624
Electric and gas-fired kilns, kiln controls and kiln

accessories. Custom builds and repairs.
ALLIGATOR CLAY COMPANY
2721 W. Perdue
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
225-932-9457
Fax: 225-932-9446
Toll-free: 888-503-2299
A division of Southern Pottery Equipment & Supplies LLC,

manufacture quality moist clay bodies and custom clay
bodies.
ALPHA FIRED ARTS
4675 Aldona Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-484-4424
Fax: 916-484-6172
Largest selection of ceramic supplies in northern

California.
ALPINE KILNS AND EQUIPMENT
845-987-9589
65 Southern Ln., PO Box 1275
Fax: 845-926-3125
Warwick, NY 10990-1275
Toll-free: 888-222-9196
Manufacture front loading gas and electric kilns since

1943, glaze formulating, tables, work tables, spray booths
and wedging tables.
AMHERST POTTERS SUPPLY

47 East St.
Hadley, MA 01035
413-586-4507
Fax: 413-584-5535
Specialize in custom mixed de-air clays and an assortment

of our own cone 6 glazes visible on our website.
715-386-9097
Fax: 715-381-2121
Toll-free: 800-261-2837
Email: aves@avesstudio.com
Website: www.avesstudio.com
Manufacture self-hardening sculpting clays, maches
and repair compounds that are safe, user friendly,
nonshrinking, noncracking, and waterproof for all
your sculpting and repair needs. Our 2 part clays are
safe to use with potable water and perfect for ceramic
repairs.
studio reference | company directory
AARDVARK CLAY & SUPPLIES

1400 E. Pomona St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705-4812
Retail and wholesale pottery supply business.
ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION

406-442-2521
2915 Country Club Ave.
Fax: 406-443-0934
Helena, MT 59602-9240
Toll-free: 800-443-6434
U.S. distributor for Alberta and Ravenscrag slip, a base

glaze material. Supplier for Bray Patch, a repair and
patch material that can be used on green or bisqueware.
Manufacture Ben Krupkas woodfire clay body. Clay
business proceeds support the Archie Bray Residency
Program. Wholesale inquiries are welcome.
ARMADILLO CLAY & SUPPLIES
512-385-7311
3307 E. Fourth St.
Fax: 512-385-1152
Austin, TX 78702
One-stop shop giving you a chance to see and touch the

products. We provide a fast and easy way to purchase
those products, so you can get to the fun partcreating!
Sell both retail and wholesale.
ARMORY ART CENTER
1700 Parker Ave.
W. Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-832-1776
Fax: 561-832-0191
Community-based visual arts education and exhibition

center providing opportunities for individuals. The Center
seeks to educate, enrich and engage a diverse population
through the experience of art.
AXNER CERAMIC SUPPLY

407-365-2600
490 Kane Ct.
Fax: 407-365-5573
Oviedo, FL 32765
Toll-free: 800-843-7057
Email: axner@axner.com
Website: www.axner.com
Offer the best quality, pricing and service for
pottery supplies, materials, equipment and books.
B & W TILE CO., INC.
14600 S. Western Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
310-538-9579
Fax: 310-528-2190
Toll-free: 800-499-TILE
Family-owned business manufacturing tile and tile trims

since 1947. Make and sell dry-pressed ceramic body tiles
in a variety of sizes and a full line of trim. Sell both retail
and wholesale.
BADGER AIR BRUSH CO.
9128 W. Belmont Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
847-678-3104
Fax: 847-671-4352
Toll-free: 800-222-7553
Maker of quality airbrushes for over 45 years. Manufacture

ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS & CRAFTS several types of airbrushes designed to meet a vast array
556 Parkway, PO Box 567
865-436-5860 of spray needs.
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Fax: 865 430-4101
Educational classes, workshops, galleries and a supply
store.
ART CLAY WORLD, USA
4535 Southwest Hwy.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708-857-8800
Fax: 708-636-5408
Specialize in unique types of clay and materials as well

as offering multi-level classes in many locations across the
United States and Japan.
ART DECAL CORP.
1145 Loma Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90804
562-434-2711
Fax: 562-494-7869
Quality single and multi-color, made to order

waterslide onglaze, inglaze and glass decals for the
decorator market.
ARTFIXTURES
211 E. 70th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-472-7760
Fax: 212-472-3555
Supply the Display Stand; two flat pieces interconnect to

hold and enhance artwork, plates, books, photographs and
American Art Clay Co. (Amaco/Brent) fine collectibles. Stands are created specifically for quality
6060 Guion Rd.
317-244-6871 art pieces, displaying them both aesthetically and safely.
Indianapolis, IN 46254-1222
Fax: 317-248-9300
727-822-7872

Toll-free: 800-374-1600 THE ARTS CENTER
719 Central Ave.
Fax: 727-821-0516
E-mail: catalog@amaco.com
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Website: www.amaco.com
Master Artists Workshops and classes in ceramics for
Leading manufacturer and supplier of quality ceramic
products and equipment since 1919. AMACO kilns, novice to professional: wheel-throwing, sculpting, handclays, glazes and underglazes, our Brent line of building. Studio classes offered in all media. Members
potters wheels, ware carts and hand extruders, and exhibit and sell work. Contemporary art exhibitions; five
our Excel round kilns are used worldwide by art galleries.
educators.
BAILEY POTTERY EQUIPMENT

845-339-3721
62 Tenbroeck Ave., PO Box 1577 Fax: 845-339-5530
Kingston, NY 12402
Toll-free: 800-431-6067
Email: info@baileypottery.com
Website: www.baileypottery.com
Quality products, excellent service and the lowest
prices have made Bailey Pottery Equipment the
professionals choice for over 30 years. From clay to
tools to glazes to major equipment, Bailey has it all.
BALTIMORE CLAYWORKS
5706 Smith Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-578-1919
Fax: 410-578-0058
Youth and adult classes, workshops and exhibitions.

BAMBOO TOOLS
PO Box 74009, 111-16033 108th Ave.
Surrey, BC V4N 5H9 Canada
604-782-3202
For centuries, the most widely used pottery tools by

production potters in the Orient. Bamboo is the best
material for pottery tools because it is durable, lightweight,
and fits the human anatomy.
BARECLAY
399 Thurman Ave.
Columbus, OH 43206
614-271-8225
Specialize in repair and restoration of damaged ceramics.

We can, in most cases, restore broken heirlooms to their
original beauty. Before and after photos on web. Letters of
reference available upon request.
BARTLETT INSTRUMENT CO.

1404 Ave. M
Ft. Madison, IA 52627
319-372-8366
Fax: 319-372-5560
BNZ MATERIALS, INC.

6901 S. Pierce St. , #260
Littleton, CO 80128
303-978-1199
Fax: 303-978-0308
Design and manufacture kiln controllers used by many

major kiln manufacturers. Our mission is to provide reliable,
easy-to-use and economical controllers.
Manufacture BNZ-24 HK Insulating Firebrick, which is the

premium brick available today for the proper lining and
insulation of hobby kilns.
BELLA BISQUE, INC.

PO Box 1212
Kyle, TX 78640
BOSTON KILN SALES & SERVICE

PO Box 841
Watertown, MA 02472
512-405-3848
Fax: 512-405-3849
Toll-free: 866-902-3552
Manufacturer and importer specializing in Italian bisque.

With over 200+ designs, we offer a large variety of unique
European functional designs and one-of-a-kind kids
shapes. Free freight program available. Nationwide delivery
14 days! Excellent customer service.
BIGCERAMICSTORE.COM
775-351-2888
881 E. Glendale Ave.
Fax: 888-475-7837
Sparks, NV 89431
Toll-free: 888-513-5303
Email: support@bigceramicstore.com
Website: www.bigceramicstore.com
Huge inventory of supplies/equipment, including
unique and hard to find items. Most orders ship
complete within 1 day. Low prices, volume discounts,
excellent customer support. Distributor for many
brands. E-mails answered quickly. We are kiln experts!
BISON STUDIOS
1409 S. Commerce St.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-388-2085
Manufacture functional tungsten carbide trimming/turning

tools for potters. Direct sales.
BLICK ART MATERIALS

309-343-6181
695 U.S. Hwy. 150 E.
Fax: 800-621-8293
PO Box 1267
Toll-free: 800-828-4548
Galesburg, IL 61402-1267
Email: info@dickblick.com
Website: www.dickblick.com
Offer a wide selection of clays, glazes, kilns, tools,
wheels and accessories for the school and home
studio. Get the best prices, best selection and best
service on all the top brands - AMACO, Skutt, Laguna,
Shimpo, Kemper, Bailey and more. Request a catalog
or shop online.
BLUE DIAMOND KILNS
2009 S. Hullen, PO Box 172
Metarie, LA 70004
504-835-2035
Fax: 504-835-6548
Toll-free: 800-USA-KILN
Manufacture electric ceramic, glass and customordered kilns.

BLUEBIRD MFG. INC.
PO Box 2307
Ft. Collins, CO 80522-2307
970-484-3243
Fax: 970-493-1408
Toll-free: 800-335-0741
Manufacture 3 sizes of pugmills, studio to large production

models. All have cast aluminum barrels and stainless steel
parts. Also manufacture studio and production size clay
mixers with stainless steel buckets.
Provide sales, custom installation and repairs to all kilns

and wheels, and consulting to schools and colleges
regarding technical and code issues.
BRACKERS GOOD EARTH CLAYS

785-841-4750
1831 E. 1450 Rd.
Fax: 785-841-8142
Lawrence, KS 66044
Toll-free: 888-822-1982
Email: mail@brackers.com
Website: www.brackers.com
Supply ceramic and sculpture materials, equipment,
tools and accessories to potters, sculptors, teachers,
schools, institutions and hobbyists since 1982.
BRICKYARD CERAMICS & CRAFTS

317-244-5230
6060 Guion Rd.
Fax: 317-248-9300
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Toll-free: 800-677-3289
Website: www.brickyardceramics.com
Indianas largest supplier of clay, kilns, slip, glazes,
tools, molds, greenware, wheels, and slab rollers plus
art and craft products for potters, teachers, hobby
ceramics and the crafter. We carry all the name brands
including AMACO, Brent, Excel, Mayco.
BROWN TOOL CO.
212 13th Ave. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-331-1556
Fax: 612-331-1556
Toll-free: 800-980-8665
801-466-6471
Fax: 801-466-6946
Email: info@capitalceramics.com
Website: www.capitalceramics.com
For more than 50 years the main source of potters
supplies and equipment for Utah and the surrounding
area. Outstanding customer service and prompt
shipment of orders have contributed to our reputation
as a good place to do business.
CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER

135 Main St.
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-963-2529
Fax: 970-963-4492
Email: info@carbondaleclay.org
Website: www.carbondaleclay.org
Non-profit community clay studio serving Colorados
Roaring Fork Valley and beyond, offering year-round,
high quality ceramic arts classes and activities for
adults and children.
CAROLINA CLAY CONNECTION

2132 Hawkins St.
Charlotte, NC 28203
BENNETT POTTERY SUPPLY

407-877-6311
431 Enterprise St.
Fax: 407-877-3559
Ocoee, FL 34761
Toll-free: 800-432-0074
Email: jronhock@mpinet.net
Website: www.bennettpottery.com
Complete line of Skutt and L&L Kilns, and Brent,
Pacifica and Shimpo potters wheels at super
discounted prices. Call for our wholesale catalog. Our
catalog is also online.
617-926-1802
Fax: 781-391-8942
CAPITAL CERAMICS, INC.

2174 S. Main St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
704-376-7221
Fax: 704-376-6824
Email: carolinaclay@aol.com
Website: www.carolinaclay.com
Full-service supplier, featuring clays by Standard,
Highwater and Laguna. We carry equipment by
most major manufacturers. Service-oriented with
easy accessibility.
Cattle Barn Clay Co.
Replaceable-blade trimming tools and adjustable

glazing tongs.
CATTLE BARN CLAY CO.

574-727-5737
BUYERS MARKET OF AMERICAN CRAFT 4786 W. County Rd. 900 N.
3000 Chestnut Ave. , Ste. 300
410-889-2933 Royal Center, IN 46978
Baltimore, MD 21211
Fax: 410-889-1320
Email: cbclay@gmail.com

Toll-free: 800-432-7238
Website: www.cattlebarnclay.com
The place to meet qualified buyers in a professional Offer ceramic materials for individuals and schools at
wholesale-only setting. Applications reviewed throughout discount prices.
the yearget yours online today.
CERAMIC ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLY
905-335-1515
C AND R PRODUCTS, INC.
Fax: 352-861-2507 3103 Mainway Dr.
Fax: 905-332-4403
7495 S.W. 38th St.
Toll-free: 800-657-7020 Burlington, ON L7M 1A1 Canada
Ocala, FL 34474
Wholesale ceramic supplies. Business package. Online
Your Fired Art Superstore! Full distributor for color, bisque, shopping at website. Classes available.
kilns, supplies and glass.
CERAMIC ARTS LIBRARY
607-962-6042
CALCOWORLD CERAMIC DECALS
407-352-6176 79 E. Third St.
Fax: 607-962-1636
312 Houston Woods Ct.
Fax: 407-903-1392 Corning, NY 14830-3101
Orlando, FL 32824
Specialize in out-of-print and hard-to-find books,
Unique selection of imported ceramic decals with hundreds catalogs and slide programs in the ceramic field. We
of designs available in open stock. Contact us for your full- also do appraisals.
color catalog.
CERAMIC ARTSPACE
818-782-1500
CALIFORNIA POT TOOLS
805-525-0080 6020 Woodman Ave.
Toll-free: 888-CERAMIX
792 Manor Ridge Rd.
Fax: 805-525-4704 Van Nuys, CA 91401
Santa Paula, CA 93060-1651
Full-service online supply store; bisque, glazes, tools, kiln
Manufacture tools for ceramic artists and potters; including supplies, acrylics and much more at great prices.
56 embossed patterns in a variety of shapes and sizes plus
303-909-5488
decorating ribs in 12 patterns. All used to stamp, roll or drag CERAMIC DESIGN GROUP, LTD.
Fax: 303-296-3581
hundreds of unique decorations into clay. Also carry lid 3520 Brighton Blvd.
Denver, CO 80216
calipers and more. Send for free catalog.
CAMPBELLS CERAMIC SUPPLY, INC. 804-329-0109
4231 Carolina Ave.
Fax: 804-329-1439
Richmond, VA 23222
Toll-free: 800-399-0660
Manufacture a complete line of pottery, clay, glaze and
slip. Visit us at our headquarters in Richmond, VA, or stop
by one of our 24 dealers along the East Coast.
Design and prototype/sample maker for ceramics &

pottery; master mold and model maker for slip casting,
hydraulic pressing and jiggering. Clay and glaze consulting
service. L&L Kilns and Shimpo distributors, Paragon and
Nabertherm kilns distributor.
CERAMIC SERVICES
PO Box 1352
Chino Hills, CA 91709
909-986-1566
Fax: 909-986-1566
Complete line of professional raku kilns from 4 to 14 cu. ft.,

downdraft kilns and California potters wheel.
CERAMIC SERVICES, INC.
1060 Park Ave.
Bensalem, PA 19020-4652
215-245-4040
Fax: 215-638-1812
Solutions to drying and firing problems. Bringing industrial

know-how to production potters. Home of the Kilnman, the
Pottery Pro 2000 dryer and Pottery Master kilns, the bestbuilt kilns and dryers available.
THE CERAMIC SHOP
3245 Amber St.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Serving schools and institutions, potters and sculptors in

the Houston metro area for over 30 years.
847-425-1900
Fax: 847-332-2575
Materials & equipment for potters, sculptors, ceramic

decorators. Standard moist clays; Duncan, Mayco,
AMACO, Spectrum, Opulence glazes; raw clay and glaze
materials; plasters; Kemper, Dolan, Sherrill tools; L&L,
Brent, North Star, Shimpo.
973-340-3005
Fax: 973-340-0089
Toll-free: 800-723-7264
Materials and equipment for potters, sculptors, ceramic

decorators. Standard moist clays; Duncan, Mayco,
AMACO, Spectrum glazes; raw clay & glaze materials;
plasters; Kemper, Dolan, Sherrill tools; Skutt, L&L, Brent,
North Star, Shimpo.
CERAMICS & CRAFTS SUPPLY CO.
415-982-9231
490 Fifth St.
Fax: 415-957-1492
San Francisco, CA 94107
Materials and equipment for potters, ceramists and
porcelain doll artisans. Mayco & Duncan glaze distributor.
CERAMICS CONSULTING SERVICES
413-527-7337
6 Glendale Woods Dr.
Fax: 413-527-2755
Southampton, MA 01073
Technical information on clays, glazes, slip casting, raw
materials, kilns, equipment, product development and
ceramic toxicology. Specialize in clay body and glaze
defects cause and corrections.
CERAMICS HAWAII, LTD.
501 Kokea St., Bldg. A-6
Honolulu, HI 96817-4935
CHARLES A. HONES, INC.
607 Albany Ave.
Amityville, NY 11701-0518
760-942-0086
Handcraft potters tools for throwing, handbuilding,

sculpture and tile molding. Crafted from exotic/domestic
woods, bamboo and high carbon tool steel. Custom/
traditional patterns available, or to your specifications.
808-845-8100
631-842-8886
Fax: 631-842-9300
Fifth generation family business since 1911. Supply

potters, artists, studios and schools with kiln burners,
casting equipment and forging equipment.
CHESAPEAKE CERAMICS SUPPLY
410-247-1270
4706 Benson Ave.
Fax: 410-247-1708
Baltimore, MD 21227-1411
Toll-free: 800-962-9655
Wholesale supplier of ceramic supplies and equipment.
THE CHINESE CLAY ART, USA

408-343-3919
1155 S. De Anza Blvd.
Fax: 408-343-0117
San Jose, CA 95129
Toll-free: 800-689-2529
Email: chineseclayart@hotmail.com
Website: www.chineseclayart.com
Web store, manufacture and wholesale company.
Offer patented and newly invented clay tools, brushes,
COASTAL CERAMIC SUPPLY

843-873-1211
115 Varnfield Dr.
Fax: 843-873-1909
Summerville, SC 29483
Toll-free: 800-688-0602
Email: info@coastalceramic.com
Website: www.coastalceramic.com
Full-service ceramic and pottery supplier providing products
from leading manufacturers.
COLUMBUS CLAY
1080 Chambers Rd.
Columbus, OH 43212
614-488-9600
Fax: 614-488-9849
Complete source of supplies for ceramic art classes and

potterymaking. Clays, raw materials, kilns, potters wheels,
tools, glazes, bisque and more. Call or e-mail for catalog.
CONE ART KILNS, INC.
15 W. Pearce St. , Unit #7
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H6
905-889-7705
Fax: 905-889-7707
Toll-free: 800-304-6185
CLAY ART CENTER

253-922-5342
2636 Pioneer Way E.
Fax: 253-922-5349
Tacoma, WA 98404
Toll-free: 800-952-8030
Email: clayart@clayartcenter.net
Website: www.clayartcenter.net
Northwests leading manufacturer of custom clay and
glazes. Owned and operated by potters for over 35
years. Distributors for Skutt, Laguna, Kemper, Duncan,
AMACO and most other manufacturers. Offer kiln,
wheel and equipment repair.
Manufacture quality ceramic and glass kilns with

distribution in North America and Europe. Since 1982,
known for producing an energy efficient, extra-insulated
kiln.
THE CLAY LADY

106 Cranwill Dr.
Herdersonville, TN 37075
CONTINENTAL CLAY CO.

612-331-9332
1101 Stinson Blvd. N.E.
Fax: 612-331-8564
Toll-free: 800-432-2529
Email: sales@continentalclay.com
Website: www.continentalclay.com
Premier source for pottery, handbuilding, sculpting
and casting supplies. Clays, glazes, chemicals, kilns,
pottery wheels, tools, books and related equipment.
25 stock clay bodies and superior custom blending.
Online store; catalog available.
615-822-0016
Fax: 615-822-6468
Toll-free: 877-822-0016
Your resource for teaching clay in the classroom!

THE CLAY PLACE
One Walnut St., Ste. 2
Carnegie, PA 15106
412-276-3260
Fax: 412-276-3250
Ceramic equipment, supplies, books. AMACO, Brent,

Kemper, Olympic, Paragon, L&L, Shimpo, Soldner,
Standard Ceramic Supply Co. and Sculpture House.
CLAY PLANET
1775 Russell Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-295-3352
Fax: 408-295-8717
Toll-free: 800-443-CLAY
Manufacture clay and glazes, full retail store plus

workshops, repair services and firing services.
CLAY-KING.COM
125 Ben Abi Rd.
Spartanburg, SC 29307
864-579-1752
Fax: 864-579-1756
Toll-free: 888-838-3625
Online discount store with a huge product index for all

levels of ceramic artists.
CLAYMAKERS
705 Foster St.
Durham, NC 27701
CLAYPEOPLE
1430 Potrero Ave.
Richmond, VA 94804-2141
510-236-1492
Toll-free: 888-236-1492
Supply ceramic materials and equipment.

CLAYSCAPES POTTERY, INC.
1003 W. Fayette St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
315-424-6868
Fax: 315-424-8877
Premier distributor of clay and equipment in central NY

and the northeast. Offer a wide variety of clay bodies, wet
and dry glazes, kilns, wheels and tools. Virtually everything
a ceramic artist or teacher needs!
CLAYWORKS SUPPLIES, INC.
4625 Falls Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-235-5998
Fax: 410-235-6061
Sell a full line of clay supplies to schools and artists

for over 20 years. Products from Standard Ceramics,
Highwater, Laguna, Campbells, Duncan, Kemper, L&L and
Skutt. Truck delivery to MD, D.C., northern VA, DE and
southeast PA.
CLAYWORLD INC.
1200 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
THE COOKIE CUTTER SHOP

3021 140th St. N.W.
Marysville, WA 98271
360-652-3295
Fax: 360-652-3647
CORNELL STUDIO SUPPLY

8290 N. Dixie Dr.
Dayton, OH 45414
937-454-0357
Fax: 937-454-0397
Complete line of supplies for pottery and sculpture. Our

technician has over 30 years of experience at repairing
equipment. Knowledgeable and courteous staff ready to
assist customers. Catalog available. Celebrating 30 years
in business.
919-530-8355
Fax: 919-530-8306
Multifunctional clay center offering classes (beginner

through advanced), retail clay, supplies and equipment,
individual studio rentals and gallery of fpottery and clay art.
210-222-1331
Fax: 210-222-1777
Toll-free: 800-284-2529
One-stop shop for all your pottery supplies and equipment.

Discounted prices every day.
CERAMIC STORE OF HOUSTON, LLC 713-864-6442

1002 W. 11 St.
Fax: 713-864-6550
Houston, TX 77008
Toll-free: 800-290-8990
CERAMIC SUPPLY, INC.

7 Rt. 46 W.
Lodi, NJ 07644
CHRIS HENLEY TOOLS

912 Third St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
215-427-9665
Full-service ceramic supply with a 3,000 sq. ft. studio and

walk-in store. Home of the Hydro-Bat, a gypsum cement
bat designed to fit all wheels.
CERAMIC SUPPLY CHICAGO

942 Pitner Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202
ceramic materials, prepared glazes and ceramic art

books. Also offer China ceramic tours and cultural
exchange programs.
COYOTE CLAY & COLOR

505-344-2250
5107 Edith Blvd. N.E.
Toll-free: 866-344-2250
Albuquerque, NM 87107-5107
Email: clayncolor@aol.com
Website: www.coyoteclay.com
Coyote Cone Six Electric Glazes are unique, beautiful
and reliable. Now you can get all the richness and
variety of gas firing in your electric kiln. Available in
pints, gallons and three gallon buckets or packaged
dry. Our high fire underglazes stay bright and true from
cone six to cone ten.
CREATIVE GLAZES
3407 Hwy. 120
Duluth, GA 30096
770-476-7322
Feature Duncan and Mayco glazes, kiln wash, Orton

cones, Dynasty brushes and Kemper tools, as well as
other tools and paint brushes. Most orders ship the same
day when placed during the week. Open MondayFriday,
9 am6 pm. Walk-ins welcome.
CREATIVE HOBBIES, INC.
900 Creek Rd.
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
856-933-2540
Fax: 800-992-7675
Toll-free: 888-THE-KILN
Wholesale prices to those doing ceramics and pottery as a

business. Best discounts regardless of quantity and same
day shipping. Freight allowances based on order size.
DURALITE INC.
15 School St.
Riverton, CT 06065
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
619-449-1834
1946 John Towers Ave.
Fax: 619-449-1854
El Cajon, CA 92020
Toll-free: 800-748-5530
Email: sales@creativewheels.com
Website: www.creativewheels.com
Manufacture potters wheels for over 30 years.
Professional series and entry wheels: Artista, Clay
Boss, Big Boss, Elite, MP and HP. Manufacture
grinders, bats, stools and tools for ceramics.
Manufacture the Cink, a complete clay filtering and
water recycling system.
CREATIVE PARADISE
415 Industrial Box 734
Goddard, KS 67052
316-794-8621
Fax: 316-794-8226
CRESS MFG. CO.

4736 Convair Dr.
Carson City, NV 89706
775-884-2777
Fax: 775-884-2991
Toll-free: 800-423-4584
Produce the finest in electric firing equipment. Kilns feature

competitive pricing without compromising quality or safety.
From small test units to large production-grade equipment,
Cress is your best choice.
W.P. DAWSON INC.

399 Thor Pl.
Brea, CA 92821
714-529-2813
Fax: 714-529-3254
Specifications, instructions, parts and service information

for the worlds most popular control for ceramic kilns.
DEL VAL POTTERS SUPPLY CO.
1230 E. Mermaid Ln.
Glenside, PA 19038
215-233-0655
Fax: 215-233-0496
Full-service pottery supply offering dependable, friendly,

helpful service to the professional and the hobby ceramist.
Distributor of many manufacturers and stand behind the
materials and equipment that we sell.
DEW CLAW STUDIOS

401-312-0540
545 Pawtucket Ave., Ste. 106
CROSSROADS POTTERY & CLAY COMPANY Pawtucket, RI 02860
3022 Francis St.
517-783-2942
Full-service clay art center, offering supplies, classes
Jackson, MI 49203
Fax: 517-817-0252
(beginner to advanced), workshops, studio memberships,

Toll-free: 877-872-8471
firing (gas/wood/electric/raku/pit) and artist business
Variety of ceramics/pottery supplies, equipment, tools and services ranging from shooting slides/digital images to
clay. Slip-casting and mold making supplies, including mailing list management.
slump hump molds and sculpture-making supplies. Basic
DIGITALFIRE CORP.
406-662-0136
instructions on how to mix dry glaze, slip mixing and
Box 432
Fax: 866-223-7132
plaster mold making, including over 125 CPCC cone 6
Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0 Canada
custom glazes.
INSIGHT and 4SIGHT ceramic chemistry and database
CRUCIBLE KILNS
206-587-0570
software, books and Digitalfire websites empower potters
35 S. Hanford St.
Fax: 888-587-0373
to understand, formulate ceramic glaze and clay bodies.
Seattle, WA 98134-1807
Toll-free: 800-522-1975
DISPLAY YOUR ART BY GLASSICA
512-778-9398
Manufacture custom and stock ceramic and glass kilns for
3051 N. Hwy. 183, Bldg. 1, Ste. 1
Fax: 512-778-9477
over 25 years.
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS
847-657-8144
Manufacture and distribute a wide variety of display
1812 Johns Dr.
Fax: 800-657-8149
stands, including bowl stands, plate holders, coaster
Glenview, IL 60025
Toll-free: 800-255-8629
holders and more.
Produce and distribute art resources including videos,
DOGWOOD CERAMIC SUPPLY
228-831-4848
prints, posters and books. Committed to providing the
12590 Dedeaux Rd.
Fax: 228-831-3111
highest quality resources throughout the world. Feature
Gulfport, MS 39503
top selling videos and teaching posters for ceramics
One of the largest multi-line pottery and ceramic distributors
classrooms and the home.
in the southern U.S. Offer a great selection of kilns, clay,
CURRAN PFEIFF CORP.
732-225-0555
glazes, wheels, molds and related supplies.
Liddle Ave.
Fax: 732-225-5012
DOO-WOO TOOLS, LLC
845-987-9589
Edison, NJ 08837
PO Box 1275
Fax: 845-926-3125
Kiln posts, heating element holders, stilt stones, glass
Warwick, NY 10990
dams, saggers. Historical restoration on architectural
Primary
U.S. wholesale distributor of fine pottery tools
ceramics, terra cotta and pottery for professional, hobby,
artists, glassmakers, schools, architects, distributors. designed by Dong-Hun Chung of S. Korea. A variety of
Insulating bricks, dry clays, custom bodies, glazes and tool sets, individual tools, and custom tool sets assembled
according to customer requirements.
shapes.
DAKOTA POTTERS SUPPLY
2315 W. Madison St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-332-1946
Fax: 605-332-2729
Manufacture pugged clay and distribute glazes, kilns and

equipment for Paragon, Skutt and L&L Kilns, Laguna,
Coloramics/Mayco, Spectrum Glazes, Vent-A-Kiln, Peter
Pugger, AMACO-Brent and North Star. In the pottery
business for over 30 years.
DANSER, INC.
P.O. Box 4098, Murphytown Rd.
Parkersburg, WV 26104
304-679-3666
Fax: 304-679-3354
Steel and sheet metal fabricator specializing in custom

fiber-lined gas kilns for industrial and studio potter use. Also
manufacture and install ductwork and combustion systems.
DRY CREEK POTTERY

8400 Cleburne Hwy.
Granbury, TX 76049
817-326-4210
Offer teacher workshops and lesson plan books all relating

to clay. Teachers can comp staff development days and
make clay projects that can be used in the classroom from
elementary through high school.
DUNCAN ENTERPRISES
5673 E. Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727-7819
559-291-4444
Fax: 559-294-2447
Toll-free: 800-CER-AMIC
One of the worlds leading manufacturers of ceramics,

low and high fire underglazes and overglazes, bisque
and acrylics. Serving educators, potters, studio owners,
finishware manufacturers and hobbyists for over 60 years.
DUNGHANRACH CLAY CO.
536 N. Third Ave. W.
Melrose, MN 56352
Family business for over 50 years. Manufacture custom

quality electric heating elements for kilns and furnaces,
replacement elements, switches, controls, connectors
and thermocouples; design service by qualified,
experienced engineers.
EAST VALLEY SUPPLY
4635 E. Vally Rd.
Andover, NY 14808
607-478-8178
Specialize in epoxies specific for repairing ceramics.

ECHO CERAMICS
2856 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-815-1525
Fax: 310-815-1525
A great place for potters to work. Beginning, intermediate

and advanced classes each month. Tools, supplies and
clay available for sale. Home of the unique Echo Claypron.
High fire glazes available in dry and wet form.
EDOUARD BASTARACHE INC.
2340 Des Erables
Sorel-Tracy, PQ J3R 2W3 Canada
Ceramic design firm dedicated to offering unique

handbuilding forms and tools.
DAVENS CERAMIC CENTER

770-451-2105
5076 Peachtree Rd.
Fax: 770-455-7012
Atlanta, GA 30341
Toll-free: 800-695-4805
Email: dcc@bellsouth.net
Website: www.davensceramiccenter.com
Complete line of pottery equipment and supplies.
Anything needed to make pottery. If we dont have it,
well get it! Purchase orders welcome.
860-379-3113
Fax: 860-379-5879
450-742-2170
Author, editor, publisher and distributor of Substitutions for

Raw Ceramic Materials and Toxicology: Ceramics, Glass
and Metallurgy.
ETC., ETC., ETC.
3101 Barnett Rd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
940-781-2529
Fax: 940-696-0223
Distributor for Laguna Clay Co. in N. Texas, easily accessible

to Oklahoma or Louisiana. Delivery within 150 miles.
EUCLIDS KILNS & ELEMENTS

1120 Speers Rd.
Fax: 905-849-0001
Oakville, ON L6L 2X4
Toll-free: 800-296-5456
Canada
Email: mail@euclids.com
Website: www.euclids.com
Buy direct and save! Manufacture quality electric kilns
for pottery and glass as well as replacement elements,
bricks and slabs for any kiln. Offers custom kiln and
element design service.
EUCLIDS/THE POTTERY SUPPLY HOUSE LTD.

905-849-5540
1120 Speers Rd.
Fax: 905-849-0001
Oakville, ON L6L 2X4
Toll-free: 800-465-8544
Canada
Email: mail@pshcanada.com
Website: www.pshcanada.com
Supply all your needs for making pottery: kilns, kiln
furniture, wheels, clay, raw materials, pre-made glazes
and tools. Also have an assortment of glass fusing and
slumping supplies.
EVANS CERAMIC SUPPLY
1518 S. Washington
Wichita, KS 67211-0654
316-262-2551
Fax: 316-262-1396
For over 50 years, supply raw materials to retail studios,

schools, colleges, and art centers. Hobbyists and
finishware producers also find our products important for
their completed projects.
EVENHEAT KILN INC.
6949 Legion Dr.
Caseville, MI 48725-0399
989-856-2281
Fax: 989-856-4040
For over 50 years, manufacture high quality kilns for the

private and commercial studio. Accessories available are:
RampMaster II & Set-Pro computer controls, PC-based kiln
software, pyrometers, Ventmaster, kiln shelves and posts.
320-256-3496
Fax: 320-256-3496
Venco Pugmills, Skutt Kilns and Creative Industries

throwing wheels at discount prices.
GSM ENTERPRISES, KILN SALES AND SERVICES

5847 Castle Hunt
210-842-0363
San Antonio, TX 78218-4112
Fax: 210-656-2234
FALCON COMPANY - a division of Aardvark Clay

Supplies Inc.
714-541-4157
1400 E. Pomona St.
Fax: 714-541-2021
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Email: falcon@aardvarkclay.com
Manufacture quality, heavy-duty hand tools for
ceramic and craft areas. Publish technical books for
the studio potter.
FAT CAT POTTERY, INC.
419-A Raleigh St.
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-395-2529
Fax: 910-395-4684
Email: eugene@georgies.com
Website: www.georgies.com
Specialize in cone 6 electric glazes, plus offer great tips
and techniques on how to use them. Visit our website
for details.
GEORGIES CERAMIC & CLAY CO., INC. 503-283-1353
756 N.E. Lombard
Fax: 503-283-1387
Portland, OR 97211
Toll-free: 800-999-2529
Email: info@georgies.com
Website: www.georgies.com
Full range of equipment, supplies and tools for the
studio.
HAMMILL & GILLESPIE, INC.

154 S. Livingston Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039-0104
973-994-3650
Fax: 973-994-3847
Toll-free: 800-454-8846
Manufacture and distribute ceramic raw materials. Produce

Gillespie Borate. Import fine English china and ball clays.
HAR-BON CERAMICS & DECALS
24475 U.S. 23 S.
Presque Isle, MI 49777
989-595-2463
Fax: 989-595-2326
Ceramic decals for every purpose. Over 7500 in our online

shopping cart. Many online features.
HERRING DESIGNS, LLC
PO Box 3099
Breckenridge, CO 80424-3009
970-547-4835
Fax: 775-206-7526
Toll-free: 888-391-1615
Classes and working studio space by the hour or month.

Distributor for Skutt kilns, L&L Kilns, Standard Ceramics
clays, Kemper tools, Spectrum glazes and underglazes,
AMACO glazes, pottery wheels and our own glaze book.
GEORGIES CERAMIC & CLAY CO., INC. 541-338-7654

1471 Railroad Blvd. , #9
Fax: 541-338-7565
Eugene, OR 97402
Toll-free: 866-234-2529
On-site kiln repair and rebuild service, parts and supplies;

all Texas. Sell all kiln brands and models. Master kiln repair
technician. Warranty on all work. Kiln repair and firing
seminars. Refurbished kilns with warranty.
Makers of SlabMat, a non-woven fabric for slab rolling and

hand building.
FLAT ROCK CLAY SUPPLIES
2002 S. School Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-521-3181
Fax: 479-443-3772
Email: info@flatrockclay.com
Website: www.flatrockclay.com
Provide a full range of supplies and equipment to
schools and potters in Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma
and southeast Missouri through our store and online.
Service what we sell. Conduct regular classes and
visiting artists work.
FREEFORM CLAY & SUPPLY
1912 Cleveland Ave.
National City, CA 91950
619-477-1004
Fax: 619-477-1333
San Diegos leading ceramic supplier for over 35 years.

Best prices on equipment. Distributor for Laguna Clay and
Duncan Glazes.
FROG POND POTTERY
PO Box 88
Pocopson, PA 19366
610-388-1254
Fax: 610-388-1254
GlazeMaster, a glaze calculation and database software for

Windows and Mac. Mastering Cone 6 Glazes, written by
John Hesselberth and Ron Roy. Both can be purchased
on our website.
GIFFIN TEC, INC.

4135 Sunny Hill Ln.
Lummi Island, WA 98262
360-758-7008
Fax: 360-758-2520
Email: giffint@indra.com
Website: www.giffingrip.com
Manufacturer of the Giffin Grip and Lidmasters pottery
tools. Offering the utmost in customer care and
satisfaction.
GLAZE MIXER
2156 Cambridge Ave.
Cardiff, CA 92007
801-633-9524
Save your glaze recipes online and we can mix them for
you. Retrieve them anywhere that you have access to the
internet.
GLYPTIC MODELING TOOLS
418 W. 8th St. S.E., Unit B5
Loveland, CO 80537
970-663-5190
Fax: 970-663-5127
Toll-free: 800-260-4690
Glyptic (from the Greek to carve) modeling tools are high

quality, interchangeable tools. Variety of sizes and a wide
range of loop shapes for every size project from miniature
to monumental. Great for modeling and cutting/trimming.
GRABERS POTTERY, INC.
2058 N. Mills Ave., #217
Claremont, CA 91711
951-675-5468
The Steve Tool - One Tool, Many Results. Roll it on, stretch
the pot - get awesome texture on pottery! Hold back runny
glazes via texture; fill with contrasting slip; or go naked
with unglazed pottery for a new tactile feel.
FUNKE FIRED ARTS
3130 Wasson Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
513-871-2529
Fax: 513-871-5576
Toll-free: 866-GET-CLAY
Email: tfunke@funkefiredarts.com
Website: www.funkefiredarts.com
Supply ceramic materials and equipment. Public
studio facilities/rental. Classes in handbuilding and
wheel. Workshops. Professional and hobbyist potters,
art teachers. Unified purchasing approved.
GARE, INC.
165 Rosemont St.
Harverhill, MA 01830
978-373-9131
Fax: 978-372-9432
Over 600 bisque designs and several hundred glazes for

artists, studios and commercial accounts. Contact us for
your special bisque or glaze needs.
GEIL KILNS CO.
7201 Clay Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Fax: 714-847-6145
Toll-free: 800-887-4345
Manufacture portable downdraft gas kilns, electric fired

kilns, gas burners and controls, and industrial furnaces.
HIGHWATER CLAYS, INC.

600 Riverside Dr.
Asheville, NC 28801-2140
828-252-6033
Fax: 828-253-3853
Email: clay@highwaterclays.com
Website: www.highwaterclays.com
Offer a full line of tools, kilns, glazes, equipment,
raw materials and books to customers from around
the globe. Theres a lot more to our clays than the
ingredients. With nearly three decades of experience,
our prepared clay bodies perform batch after batch.
HIGHWATER CLAYS OF FLORIDA

727-553-9344
420 22nd St. S.
Fax: 727-553-9346
Email: manager@highwaterclaysflorida.com
Website: www.highwaterclays.com
Florida potters need look no further than our facility
for all their supplies. Celebrating 7th year. Feature 40+
clay bodies, glazes, tools, equipment, books & more.
HOBBY COLOROBBIA
3 Boumar Pl.
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
201-797-4882
Fax: 201-797-7950
Produce the finest ceramic materials, including clay bodies,

frits, glazes, stains, precious metals, hi-tech ceramics and
equipment.
HYPERGLAZE/RICHARD BURKETT
619-286-1836
6354 Lorca Dr.
Fax: 619-583-3894
San Diego, CA 92115-5509
GREAT LAKES CLAY & SUPPLY
847-551-1070
120 S. Lincoln Ave.
Fax: 847-551-1083
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Toll-free: 800-258-8796
Easiest-to-use glaze calculation software for ceramic

artists. Powerful features. Newly revised. Now for Windows
(98 or newer), Linux and Macintosh OSX.
Email: greatclay@greatclay.com
Website: www.greatclay.com
Inventor of the Versa-Bat and Glaz-Eze markers.
Chicagolands most respected source of ceramic and
pottery making supplies. Supply commercial potters,
hobby/craft artists and school programs.
INDUSTRIAL MINERALS CO.

7268 Frasinetti Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
GREENBARN POTTERS SUPPLY, LTD. 604-888-3411

9548 192nd St.
Fax: 604-888-4247
Surrey, BC V4N 3R9 Canada
Supply potters on the west coast of Canada. Carry
everything a potter needs: clay, materials, glazes, tools,
equipment, books and much more.
GROOVY TOOLS
1221 Johnson Rd.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
502-859-5070
Fax: 502-859-5070
916-383-2811
Fax: 916-383-8741
Provide a wide range of products and services for the

mineral processing industry and ceramic art markets.
Manufacture a wide range of clays. See our website for
more information.
INNOVATIVE CERAMIC CORP.
432 Walnut St. , Dept. 11
E. Liverpool, OH 43920-3130
330-385-6515
Fax: 330-385-6510
Provide creative solutions to product identification and

decoration. Manufacture glass and ceramic decals, rubber
stamps and DuraFire inks.
Premium quality trim tool handcrafted in Kentucky. Offer

the 200 Series heavy gauge tool made from true tool steel
and the 300 Series medium gauge tool made from high
carbon steel.
INSTAR ENTERPRISES
732-238-0979
35 Cotters Ln.
Toll-free: 800-975-4678
E. Brunswick, NJ 08816
Email: sales@instardecals.com
Website: www.instardecals.com
Quality open stock and custom designed decals/
transfers, for both vitrifiable and cold application. Art
library. Design concepts and reproduction services.
Open stock decal catalog.
KENTUCKY MUDWORKS
859-389-6817
825 National Ave.
Fax: 859-389-9681
Lexington, KY 40502
Email: info@kentuckymudworks.com
Website: www.kentuckymudworks.com
Full-service ceramic supplier in Kentucky. Offer
multiple classes, workshops and all the clay, tools,
and supplies you need for your own studio.
KICKWHEEL POTTERY SUPPLY, INC.
770-986-9011
1986 Tucker Industrial Rd.
Fax: 678-205-2001
Tucker, GA 30084
Toll-free: 800-241-1895
724-282-1012
Fax: 724-285-7673
Email: sales@insulatingfirebrick.com
Website: www.insulatingfirebrick.com
Supply insulating firebrick, 23003000F, standard
sizes and oversized bricks, straights and shapes. First
Quality ISO certified insulating firebrick. Stock brick at
our Claysburg, PA warehouse ready to ship.
INTERNATIONAL DECAL CORP.
3318 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
302-678-2845
Fax: 302-678-2845
Full-service traditional studio, serving the tri-state area since

1974. 4,000 sq. ft. facility centrally located in Delaware on
a major highway. Large selection of greenware from over
15,000 molds, bisque, brushes, tools, firings, classes, etc.
JAPAN POTTERY TOOLS
1032 Irving St. , PMB 967
San Francisco, CA 94122
Discover hard-to-find Japanese tools, and learn new
techniques for throwing, trimming, glazing on website.
JEN-KEN KILNS
3615 Ventura Dr. W.
Lakeland, FL 33811
838-648-0585
Fax: 863-701-9867
Different types of kilns including glass-fusing kilns.

JIFFY MIXER CO. INC.
4120 Tigris Way
Riverside, CA 92503
951-272-0838
Fax: 800-666-4120
Toll-free: 800-560-2903
Mix any dry or liquid ingredients or combination quicker

and more thoroughly. Three-bladed mixing head pulls
all material to be mixed inside the head, reducing mixing
time up to 90%. Range of sizes; operated by to inch
chucked power tools.
JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE CO.
520 East Ave. N.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
303-722-2871
Fax: 303-871-8049
Toll-free: 877-328-9330
Atmospheric and power type natural and LP gas burners,

auto gas valves, gas pressure regs. Flame safeguard
controls Honeywell, Fireye.
216-328-9802
Fax: 216-328-9803
Manufacture temperature sensors: thermocouples and

RTDs. Carry accessories. Supply most applications in
ceramic industry. Contact factory direct. Fast service.
No middleman.
THE KILN DOCTOR, INC.

202 E. Main St.
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-636-6016
Fax: 540-631-9476
Toll-free: 877-KILNDOC
Email: mike@thekilndoctor.com
Website: www.thekilndoctor.com
Retail store and equipment showroom; sales, delivery,
assembly, instruction, service and repair, for all popular
brands of electric kiln, pottery wheels, pug mills,
mixers, slab rollers, spray booths, venting systems
and more. Your specialty store for accessories, repair
parts, consulting and service! House calls and service
accounts, serving VA, WV, MD, Washington, D.C., DE.
THE KILN ELEMENTS CO.
71898 Northshore Dr.
Birkenfeld, OR 97016
503-755-2289
Kiln elements at 30% off retail. Skutt, Cress, L&L, Coneart.

Supply gage, ohms and length of elements we do not have
specs for and take an extra 10% off.
KILN-RAY SERVICES
PO Box 1275, 65 Southern Ln.
Warwick, NY 10990-1275
845-987-9589
Fax: 845-926-3125
Complete repairs on gas and electric kilns, pottery

wheels and all studio equipment. Dealer for Alpine, Geil,
Nabertherm, Frederickson, ConeArt, AMACO, Shimpo
and Brent.
L&L KILN MFG. INC.

505 Sharptown Rd.
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
856-294-0077
Fax: 856-294-0070
Toll-free: 877-468-5456
Email: sales@hotkilns.com
Website: www.hotkilns.com
Feature hard ceramic element holders to protect
firebrick and elements. Complete line of kilns ranging
from one-cu.ft. test kilns to 36-cu. ft. production kilns.
3-yr limited warranty on Easy-Fire, Jupiter, DaVinci and
Easy-Load front-loading kilns.
L&R SPECIALTIES INC

202 E. Mount Vernon
Nixa, MO 65714
417-725-2606
Fax: 417-725-2607
Toll-free: 877-454-3914
Email: claydogs@aol.com
Website: www.claydogs.com
Missouris only moist clay manufacturer and home of
the Claydog Raku Kiln with vacuum pressed fiber shell
and light-weight, portable stand. Provide service and
materials to Midwest ceramic artists since 1969.
319-365-5267
Fax: 319-261-0726
Pioneer in the development and manufacture of gas

burning equipment including many types of furnaces, kilns
and burners.
KC METRO CERAMIC & POTTERY SUPPLIES
816-350-3003
15900 E. 40 Hwy.
Fax: 816-350-3056
Kansas City, MO 64136
Toll-free: 800-944-6653m
Nationwide dealer and distributor of high quality kilns,
wheels, clay, glazes, tools and other ceramic and pottery
supplies.
KEMPER TOOLS
13595 12th St.
Chino, CA 91710
KILLAM GAS BURNER CO.

1240 S. Bannock St.
Denver, CO 80223-3202
KRUMOR INC.
7655 Hub Pkwy.
Valley View, OH 4412
708-498-5820
Fax: 708-498-6356
Manufacture custom ceramic and glass decals. Specialize

in 4-color process photographic reproductions. Produce
overglaze, inglaze and reactive decals as well as glass and
non-fire decals for plastic, wood and canvas prints.
J. & J. CERAMIC STUDIO
666-A S. DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE 19901
Manufacture over 40 premium clays plus custom. Kilns,

wheels, tools, books, general supplies and materials.
Helpful and highly-trained staff to assist in all phases of
pottery. See our extensive online catalog.
Email: sales@kruegerpottery.com
Website: www.kruegerpottery.com
Full-service supplier of materials, new/used equipment,
kiln repair and maintenance. Monthly classes, weekend
and summer workshops, kids classes and pottery
workshops.
INSULATING FIREBRICK, INC.

610 E. Butler Rd.
Butler, PA 16002
KRUEGER POTTERY SUPPLY

314-963-0180
8153 Big Bend Blvd.
Fax: 314-963-7712
St. Louis, MO 63119
Toll-free: 800-358-0180
909-627-6191
Fax: 909-627-4008
Toll-free: 800-388-5367
Kissimmee River Pottery/Fullwood Measure

One 8th St., #11
908-996-3555
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
LAGUNA CLAY CO.

14400 Lomitas Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91746
Email: riverpots@earthlink.net
Website: www.kissimmeeriverpottery.com
Handcraft the Fulwood Measure, the perfect tool for
same-size production pottery. Also offer adult pottery
classes, kids camp and school programs. Studio
offers cone 10 reduction, raku and pit firing/
Email: info@lagunaclay.com
Website: www.lagunaclay.com
Since 1932, manufacture and supply clay, glaze,
pottery equipment, tools and raw materials worldwide.
Thousands of stock and custom, high and low-fire
glazes and clay bodies. Manufacture Pacifica potters
wheels, Thorley kiln furniture, Laguna kilns and
Lockerbie wheels.
LAGUNA CLAY CO.

61020 Leyshon Dr.
Byesville, OH 43723
626-330-0631
Fax: 626-333-7694
Toll-free: 800-452-4862
740-439-4355
Fax: 740-439-4268
Toll-free: 800-762-4354
Email: matt@lagunaclay.com
Over 500 tools for clay. Dont be fooled by imitations.

Hand-crafts tools with over 60 years of technical design
experience using durable, quality materials.
LAMERIDIANA
Loc. Bagnano 135
50020 Certaldo (Fl), Italy
39-0571-660084
Fax: 39-0571-660084
Workshops, seminars and residencies in Tuscany

throughout the year. Tutors of international recognition. A
congenial meeting ground to gain inspiration from the land
of Roman culture and renaissance splendor, matched by
mediterranean flair, genuine food and wines.
LAMP SPECIALTIES
Box 240
Westville, NJ 08093
856-931-1253
Fax: 800-722-7061
Toll-free: 800-225-5526
MIRACLE BAT
647 U.S. Rte. 1, #14
York, ME 03909
MASTER KILN BUILDERS
27607 Grenada Ave.
Farmington, MN 55024
612-250-6208
Fax: 612-250-6208
Email: info@kilnbuilders.com
Website: www.kilnbuilders.com
Build custom kilns for schools, individual artists and
institutions throughout the U.S.
Lamp parts, kits, music boxes, ceramics and pottery

supplies and hard to find crafters components all offered
at substantial discounts based on quantity.
MAYCO COLORS
4077 Weaver Ct. S.
Hilliard, OH 43026
LARK BOOKS
67 Broadway
Asheville, NC 28801-2919
Manufacture glazes and non-fired color, bisque, molds and

decorating tools, brushes and accessories.
828-253-0467
Fax: 828-253-7952
LARKIN REFRACTORY SOLUTIONS

678-336-7090
PO Box 716
Fax: 678-336-7094
Lithonia, GA 30058
Email: lrs@larkinrefractory.com
Website: www.larkinrefractory.com
Full-service refractory supply and construction
company. Engineers assist in refractory lining design
and our own masonry construction crews can capably
install the products we sell.
LILY POND PRODUCTS
PO Box 939
Sanger, CA 93657
559-876-0118
Fax: 559-876-3305
Professional/hobby ceramic slip casting equipment, pouring

tables, slip mixing equipment and casting products.
M&M POTTERY SUPPLY
11800 Rte. 426
Corry, PA 16407
814-663-0866
Fax: 814-663-0866
Supply/repair business emphasizing customer service.

MANITOU ARTS
PO Box 820
Leland, MI 49670
231-386-7977
Fax: 231-386-7978
Toll-free: 866-240-3434t
METOMIC CORPORATION
2944 W. 26th St.
Chicago, IL 60623
773-247-4716
Fax: 773-247-2563
Toll-free: 800-847-8342
520-624-2872
Fax: 520-624-3127
Serving Arizona and surrounding area with ceramic/pottery

supplies, service and equipment. In business for 50 years.
MARJON CERAMICS INC.
3434 W. Earll Dr., Ste. 101
Phoenix, AZ 85017-5284
602-272-6585
Fax: 602-272-1507
Toll-free: 800-903-CLAY
MARYLAND REFRACTORIES CO.

330-532-9845
267 Salisbury Rd.
Fax: 330-532-3224
Irondale, OH 43932
Toll-free: 800-228-4672
MIDLANTIC CLAY
900-D Creek Rd.
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
856-933-0022
Fax: 856-931-1240
Discount potters art supplies including Duncan,

Mayco, AMACO and Laguna Clay products in stock for
immediate shipment.
Complete line of ball mills and milling supplies for making

your own glazes. Industrial quality at affordable prices. All
mills come with a 2 year warranty.
MKM POTTERY TOOLS LLC

217 E. Pacific St.
Appleton, WI 54911
920-205-2701
Fax: 920-830-9394
Email: mkmtools@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.mkmpotterytools.com
Manufacture pottery tools: MKM Stamps4Clay, MKM
Throwing Tools, MKM Decorating Disks and ribs (wood,
stainless steel and Coconut CocoRibs).
Discount ceramic supplier.
619-729-7889
Fax: 619-739-4186
MID-SOUTH CERAMIC SUPPLY CO.

615-242-0300
1416 Lebanon Pike , Bldg. C
Fax: 615-244-3191
Nashville, TN 37210
Toll-free: 866-203-5286
MUDMATS
1551 Carlton Way
Blacklick, OH 43004
Email: info@midsouthceramics.com
Website: www.midsouthceramics.com
Manufacture Opulence Glaze. Full-service pottery
supplier with complete line of pottery equipment
and supplies.
Make studio cleaning and dust control easy. Smooth,

portable, washable and tough, MudMats are perfect for
wedging, handbuilding, in the slab roller and even glazing
when flipped.
MIDWEST CERAMIC ART SUPPLY

815-723-8616
1454 Pleasant Dr.
Fax: 815-723-8177
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Toll-free: 800-333-2723
Full-line fired arts supplier, family-owned and operated
since 1966 in the Chicago area.
THE MUDPIT
228 Manhattan Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
MILE HI CERAMICS, INC.

77 Lipan St.
Denver, CO 80223
303-825-4570
Fax: 303-825-6278
Email: milehi@milehiceramics.com
Website: www.milehiceramics.com
50-year-old ceramic/pottery supply house. Duncan,
Mayco, AMACO, Spectrum and Opulence glazes;
Skutt, Paragon, Aim and Shimpo kilns; raw materials;
and manufacture over 30 clay bodies.
614-403-4030
Fax: 614-488-1395
718-218-9424
Full-service clay facility for wheel throwing, tile making,

handbuilding, mold making and slip casting. Classes, studio
space rentals, and supplies. .
MUDSHARK
416 N.E. 26th St.
Portland, OR 97232
971-645-8611
Accept commissions and custom designs. Provide model

and mold making as well as production services.
MUDTOOLS
923 Edney Inn Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-625-1852
Offer a wide range of tools for all your mud sculpting

needs.
NABERTHERM, INC.
54 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
302-322-3665
Fax: 302-322-3215
High quality industrial grade kilns for pottery, raku, glass

fusing, slumping, casting and annealing. High firing top and
front loading kilns. The best three-year warranty and service
of any manufacturer. Built to last, handmade in Germany.
NASCO ARTS & CRAFTS
209-545-1600
4825 Stoddard Rd., PO Box 3837
Modesta, CA 95356
Toll-free: 800-558-9595
330-385-4400
Fax: 330-385-4488
Since 1842, manufacture high-quality, but economical,

ceramic pigments. Serving the ceramic arts community for
many years with colorants for body, glaze, underglaze and
engobe uses. Most stains can be fired to 2300F.
815-499-0806
Email: hobfir@essex1.com
Website: www.mjrtumblers.com
MUD IN MIND
1045 Main St.
Ramona, CA 92065
High-duty grog for potters since 1957. High-quality, volumestable grog recommended for all uses to 3200F. Suitable
for ceramic supplies and art applications.
MASON COLOR WORKS INC.
250 E. 2nd St.
E. Liverpool, OH 43920-5076
MJR TUMBLERS
2510 N. Goeke Rd.
Pecatonica, IL 61063
Components to assemble lamps and lighting fixtures.

Supply quality parts to the pottery industry, including
sockets, cords, harps and decorative brass finials.
Distribute English earthenware bisque tiles, switchplate/

outlet covers and wood products in which the potter can
place finished tiles, e.g., mirrors, tables, trays.
MARJON CERAMICS INC.
426 W. Alturas
Tucson, AZ 85705
New pottery equipment - not your typical bat. Strongest,

most secure hold. Wont lift or jump. Quick easy on/off.
Unique properties prevent cracking due to drying-patented,
strong, lightweight material that wont warp, chip or
crack. Popular trimming tool fits right on top. Moneyback
guarantee. See online throwing videos and techniques.
Publish books on many aspects of the ceramic arts; among

the titles are books for the beginner, the intermediate
enthusiast and the experienced ceramist. Our 500 series
books present images of contemporary ceramic practice,
and in the Masters series, 40 of todays outstanding
international artists.
614-876-1171
Fax: 614-876-9904
802-659-4886
MINNESOTA CLAY CO. USA

7429 Washington Ave. S
Edina, MN 55439-2410
952-884-9101
Fax: 952-884-1820
Toll-free: 800-252-9872
Email: pam@minnesotaclayusa.com
Website: www.minnesotaclayusa.com
Nationwide dealer and distributor serving the clay
community for over 50 years with high quality clay,
glaze and ceramic items.
Comprehensive kindergarten-to-college selection of arts

and crafts supplies.
NASCO ARTS & CRAFTS
920-563-2446
901 Janesville Ave., PO Box 901
Fax: 920-563-8296
Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538
Toll-free: 800-558-9595
Comprehensive kindergarten-to-college selection of arts
and crafts supplies.
NATIONAL ARTCRAFT CO.

300 Campus Dr.
Aurora, OH 44202
330-562-3500
Fax: 330-562-3507
Toll-free: 888-937-2723
Email: sales@nationalartcraft.com
Website: www.nationalartcraft.com
Provide component parts used in functional or decorative
craft and hobby projects for over 50 years; clock and
musical movements, lamp-making parts, display hardware,
frames, etc.
NEVADA DANS
345 Cortez Ct.
Sparks, NV 89436-8599
775-425-9494
Fax: 775-425-6504
Toll-free: 877-325-POTS
OLSEN KILN
60520 Manzanita , #205
Mountain Center, CA 92561
760-349-3291
Fax: 760-349-8009
Kiln Kits12,16, 24, 36, 50, 72 and 100.

OLYMPIA ENTERPRISES INC.
PO Box 321
Campbell, OH 44405
330-746-2726
Fax: 330-746-1156
Offer the largest selection of quality imported decals,

chinaware, plates and sponges. High-quality brushes and
tools made in the U.S. Order our 326-page color decal
catalog. $22.00 includes shipping and handling.
Specialize in pottery wheels, kilns, extruders, slab rollers,

pugmills and much more. Visit website for online sales.
NEW BRUNSWICK LAMP SHADE CO. 732-545-0377
PO Box 7449
Fax: 732-545-6993
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
NEW CENTURY CERAMIC ARTS, INC.

Queen Anne Station, PO Box 9060
Seattle, WA 98109
206-284-7805
Expert in commercial, patent trademarked, reliable

manufacture of ready-to-use pugged (PClay, PSlip)
paper clays. License know-how and ongoing support
provided to commercial manufacturers.
NEW MEXICO CLAY, INC.

3300 Girard N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-881-2350
Fax: 505-881-6067
Toll-free: 800-781-2529
Email: sales@nmclay.com
Website: www.nmclay.com
Pottery and ceramic supplies. Duncan and Mayco
paint and glaze, cone 6 glazes, kilns, wheels and clay,
Kemper and Dolan tools, precious metal silver clay.
School and community center POs accepted.
770-967-4009
Fax: 770-967-1196
Toll-free: 800-241-4400
Email: info@greatkilns.com
Website: www.greatkilns.com
Manufacture electric and gas kilns (small 120-volt kilns
to large custom car kilns) for pottery, ceramics and
glass, and low-fire glaze and stilts.
ORTON CERAMIC FOUNDATION
PO Box 2760
Westerville, OH 43086-2760
614-895-2663 x36
Fax: 614-895-5610
Largest producer of pyrometric cones in the world.

Considered the world standard due to accuracy and
repeatability. Manufacture downdraft kiln-vent systems and
electronic controllers for electric kilns.
PAASCHE AIRBRUSH CO.
4311 N. Normandy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
773-867-9191
Fax: 773-867-9198
707-463-1333
Fax: 707-462-5578
Email: info@peterpugger.com
Website: www.peterpugger.com
Manufacture the original clay mixing pugmill. All
Pugger-Mixers recycle scrap, and the Power Wedgers
also deair, making wedging unnecessary. Six models
available, all with simple single auger design.
PETRO MOLD CO.
12775 Donation Rd.
Waterford, PA 16441
Fax: 814-796-6635
Toll-free: 888-811-6653
Custom mold making and mold production services to all

facets of the ceramic industry. Original sculpting, master
mold design and production mold manufacturing to easily
reproduce your designs.
Lamp shades, made to order, in a wide range of materials,

sizes and shapes. Low minimums, high quality, reliable
delivery and personal service.
OLYMPIC KILNS
4225 Thurmon Tanner Rd.
PO Box 1347
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
PETER PUGGER MFG., INC.

3661 Christy Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482
PHOENIX CERAMIC & FIRE SUPPLY

707-822-4556
824 L St.
Fax: 707-822-4146
Arcata, CA 95521
Offer full spectrum ceramic supply store: clay, tools, glazes,
equipment, raw materials, books and magazines.
PLACID CERAMICS
172 S. Main St.
Washington, PA 15301
724-225-6778
Fax: 724-225-6779
Supplies for ceramic hobbyists, potters, porcelain artisans,

school art programs and industrial ceramic product users.
PLAINSMAN CLAY LTD.
702 Wood St. S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1E9 Canada
403-527-8535
Fax: 403-527-7508
Provide largest selection of airbrush models, industrial

sprayers and support equipment worldwide.
Manufacture a complete line of blended pottery clays

ranging from low to high temperatures, mined exclusively
from our own clay deposits.
PACER CORP.
PO Box 912
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4419
Fax: 605-673-4459
Toll-free: 800-568-2492
PORTLAND POTTERY SUPPLY

207-772-3273
118 Washington Ave.
Fax: 207-780-6451
Portland, ME 04104
Toll-free: 800-539-4301
Produce industrial minerals including high potash feldspar

in 200, 325, and 500 mesh sizes, and chip spar for the
various ceramic industries.
Wholesale/retail pottery supplies to public and private

schools, colleges, universities, art museums, art schools,
and commercial and home potters. Stock a wide variety of
clays, raw materials, kilns, wheels, glazes and tools.
PORTLAND POTTERY SUPPLY SOUTH 781-848-2772

87 Messina Dr.
Fax: 781-356-4112
Braintree, MA 02184
NORTH STAR EQUIPMENT INC.

509-235-9200
PO Box 189
Fax: 509-235-9203
Cheney, WA 99004
Toll-free: 800-231-7896
Email: rick@northstarequipment.com
Website: www.northstarequipment.com
Quality U.S. manufactured slab rollers, extruders,
ware carts, tile presses and throwing bats. For over
30 years potters have trusted North Star to provide
exceptionally well-made studio equipment.
NORTHEAST CERAMIC SUPPLY
621 River St.
Troy, NY 12180
518-274-2722
Fax: 518-272-5962
Wholesale/retail ceramic equipment and supply company.

Dealer/distributor of Laguna Clay Co., Skutt Kilns, Duncan,
Gare, AMACO, Brent, Shimpo, Kemper and Dolan Tool
Co., in upstate New York and western Massachusetts.
OHIO CERAMIC SUPPLY INC.
PO Box 630
Kent, OH 44240
330-296-3815
Fax: 330-296-5346
Toll-free: 800-899-4627
Distribute hobby ceramic supplies worldwide. Supply

products to schools, institutions, military facilities, potters,
sculptors, studios and hobbyists. GSA contract.
OLD HICKORY CLAY CO.
PO Box 66
Hickory, KY 42051
270-247-3042
Fax: 270-247-1842
Toll-free: 800-242-6885
Family-owned and operated company established in

1918, produce high-quality ball clays for all types of
ceramics, including slip casting, moist clay, modeling and
glaze formulations.
PARAGON INDUSTRIES, L.P.

2011 S. Town East Blvd.
Mesquite, TX 75149-1122
972-288-7557
Fax: 888-222-6450
Toll-free: 800-876-4328
Email: info@paragonweb.com
Website: www.paragonweb.com
Manufacture Cone 10 electric kilns, including
popular-sized top loaders, front loaders and small
glaze test models.
PCF STUDIOS
PO Box 722
Honeoye, NY 14471
585-229-2976
Offer step-by-step instructional books and DVDs, as well

as unique sculpting aids and workshops taught by artist
Philippe Faraut.
PEBBLE PRESS, INC.
1610 Longshore Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-327-0833
Fax: 734-327-1081
Manufacture Piepenburg Trimming Disc. Offer books and

DVDs on ceramics.
PENN-MO FIRE BRICK CO.
825 Paxton St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
717-234-4504
Fax: 717-234-1895
Ceramic and refractory sales and service.
THE POTTERS CENTER

110 Ellen St.
Boise, ID 83714-4605
208-378-1112
Fax: 208-378-8881
Toll-free: 800-498-1126
Full line of pottery and ceramic supplies and equipment.

Gallery features handmade works in clay by Idaho artists.
THE POTTERS SHOP AND SCHOOL

781-449-7687
31 Thorpe Rd.
Fax: 781-449-9098
Needham, MA 02494
Largest selection of books and videos in the universe, over
800 items in our catalog. Provide studio membership, firing
and services for clay workers.
POTTERY WEST
5026 N. Pioneer Way
Las Vegas, NV 89149-5846
702-987-3023
Pottery school and studio located in the northwest part

of Las Vegas. Workshops and classes year round. Onsite housing available. Residency and credit with Alfred
University optional.
potterytools.com
POTTERYTOOLS.COM
4459 Lewisville Rd.
Finksburg, MD 21048
443-536-5705
Email: boblis7@comcast.com
Website: www.potterytools.com
Handcrafted tools from exotic hardwoods from
managed-growth forest. Bevel hand tools, shaping
tools, throwing tools, texture tools, fine craft and
sculpture. Gift certificates available. Special orders
and customer orders filled in 24 weeks.
POTTERYVIDEOS.COM
4922 N.E. Going
Portland, OR 97218
250-247-8109
Fax: 250-247-8145
Toll-free: 800-668-8040
Produce and distribute educational videos on ceramic arts.

21 titles for potters of all levels. Hosted by artists Robin
Hopper, Gordon Hutchens and Graham Sheehan.
PRECISION TERREFIRMA
2525 E. 29th Ave. , #10-B
Spokane, WA 99223
509-879-5964
Full-service specialty tools for ceramics.

PURE & SIMPLE POTTERY PRODUCTS
PO Box 337
707-459-1483
Willits, CA 95490
Fax: 707-459-1483
Reasonably priced keyed plaster bat molds, both domed
and flat, in 11 shapes and sizes that wont wobble.
Reversible SlumpHump molds in 16 shapes and sizes.
Both flat and curved bottom drape molds.
203-853-1400
Fax: 203-853-1452
Toll-free: 800-243-6064
Supply quality raw materials for ceramics, including

Peerless Kaolin clay, Nytal talc, Vansil wollastonite
and Pyrax pyrophyllite; also supply processing agents
such as Darvan dispersants, Veegum suspension and
plasticizing clays.
RAM PRODUCTS INC.
1091 Stimmel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43223
614-443-4634
Fax: 614-443-4813
Manufacture forming, finishing and glazing equipment and

molds and models for studio and industrial potteries.
RINGS & THINGS WHOLESALE
509-252-2900
PO Box 450
Fax: 509-838-2602
Spokane, WA 99210-0450
Toll-free: 800-366-2156
Supply everything you need to turn your ceramic art beads
into finished jewelry: gluable disk-and-loop bracelet forms,
bails, chain, pendant cords and chokers, earring findings
and much more! Wholesale to professional craftspeople.
ROCHESTER CERAMICS, INC.
102 Commercial St.
Webster, NY 14580
585-872-6190
Fax: 585-872-6199
Sell ceramic and pottery supplies, Laguna glazes, raw

materials and Pacifica wheels. Dealer/distributor of Laguna
clays and slip, kilns by L&L, Paragon and more. Also Peter
Pugger and Lehman Studio equipment, Kemper tools,
AMACO products and Duncans complete line.
ROCKLAND COLLOID CORP.
PO Box 376
Piermont, NY 10968
845-359-5559
Fax: 845-365-6663
Liquid light photographic emulsion for printing black-andwhite photographs on ceramics and supplies for firing
images onto ceramics glass.
ROSIES COVERALLS
460 Poa Pl., Ste. A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-541-2443
Fax: 805-783-2328
Toll-free: 866-767-4344
Coveralls for women. Great for covering up while doing

messy jobs. Comfortable 100% cotton, easy on and off.
ROVIN CERAMICS
15333 Racho Rd.
Taylor, MI 48180
734-374-0010
Fax: 734-374-0930
Full-line pottery supplier for 45 years. Manufacture moist

clays, all certified AP nontoxic, Bright Ice cone 05 gloss
glaze, and Soft Touch underglaze. Two very economical AP
nontoxic series, supplied dry in a ready-to-use container.
ROYAL AND LANGNICKEL BRUSH MFG. 219-660-4170
6707 Broadway
Fax: 219-660-4181
Merrillville, IN 46410
Toll-free: 800-247-2211
Large selection of brushes and other supplies.
810-686-CLAY
Fax: 810-687-4512
Email: sales@runyanpotterysupply.com
Website: www.runyanpotterysupply.com
Manufacture moist pottery clay and distribute complete
line of ceramic equipment and supplies. Nearly
everything in our 100-page discounted catalog is in
stock and ready for immediate shipment or pick-up. Call
and talk to real people for repair help, parts and quick
shipment of your order or to request free catalog.
RUSTY KILN CERAMIC STUDIO
136 Boulevard Rd.
North Windham, CT 06256
508-795-5577
Fax: 508-795-5011
Produce Advancer, the original thin, lightweight,

nitride-bonded silicon carbide kiln shelf. Our marketing
partners are Smith-Sharpe Fire Brick Supply and Bailey
Ceramic Supply.
SANTA FE CLAY
1615 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
773-794-0066
Fax: 773-794-3465
Toll-free: 800-788-2588
Create risers, original design plate stands and bowl holders

for upright and wall-mounted display with minimal visual
interference. Made of clear acrylic, single-piece construction
for enhanced versatility, strength and durability. Custom
fabrication available.
SAX ARTS & CRAFTS
PO Box 510710
New Berlin, WI 53151
SHIMPO CERAMICS
1701 Glenlake Ave.
Itasca, IL 60143
SCOTT CREEK POTTERY INC.

253-926-3254
2636 Pioneer Way E.
Fax: 253-922-5349
Tacoma, WA 98404
Toll-free: 800-952-8030
Original manufacturer of ceramic extruders and die sets
dating back to 1971. The extruder is a valuable tool
for breaking away from the limits of wheel throwing,
handbuilding and other more traditional methods of
forming clay.
206-587-0570
Fax: 206-587-0373
Toll-free: 800-522-1975
Largest in-stock supply of kilns, clay, chemicals, books and

sundries on the West Coast.
SHAKERAG WORKSHOPS
931-968-0210 x3165
St. Andrews-Sewanee School, 290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375g
Opened in June 2004. Classes offered in book arts, clay,
digital arts, papermaking, felting and watercolor. Each week
50-60 participants gather to work together in small classes
with their teachers.
Fax: 630-924-0340
Toll-free: 800-237-7079
Email: info@shimpoceramics.com
Website: www.shimpoceramics.com
A division of Nidec-Shimpo America Corporation,
worldwide leader in the manufacture and distribution of
ceramic equipment, including potters wheels, electric
kilns, pug mills, banding wheels and accessories to the
pottery and school markets.
SKUTT CERAMIC PRODUCTS

6441 S.E. Johnson Creek Blvd.
Portland, OR 97206-9552
503-774-6000
Fax: 503-774-7833
Email: skutt@skutt.com
Website: www.skutt.com
Manufacture the number one brand of electric kilns,
vents and controllers. KilnMaster (automatic) and
KilnSitter controlled kilns, Envirovent Downdraft Vent
system, KilnMaster wall-mounted controllers. Larger
models feature spring assisted lid lifter. Easy to load,
program and repair.
262-784-6880
Fax: 800-328-4729
Toll-free: 800-558-6696
Trusted supplier of art materials and equipment to schools

and art professionals for over 62 years. Full line catalog
includes kilns, potters wheels, clay, glazes, tools, etc.
as well as everything you need for painting, drawing,
printmaking, art metals and crafts, and a full range of
resource materials.
SEATTLE POTTERY SUPPLY

35 S. Hanford St.
Seattle, WA 98134-1807
Email: sales@sheffield-pottery.com
Website: www.sheffield-pottery.com
Since 1946. Supply earthenware, stoneware, porcelain
clay bodies, custom clay, kilns, wheels, tools, glazes,
raw materials, bricks, refractories, books, DVDs and
more for potters, artists, schools and industry. Expert
repair of kilns and wheels. Delivery and studio setup
available. Educational discounts.
505-984-1122
Fax: 505-984-1706
Occupy 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Santa Fes historic

Railyard District. Facility includes a beautiful contemporary
ceramics gallery, a complete retail ceramics supply
business, a fully equipped teaching studio, 11 resident
artists studios, and year-round classes and workshops.
SAPIR STUDIOS
2924 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60641
413-229-7700
Fax: 413-229-0200
Toll-free: 888-774-2529
860-423-1550
Fax: 860-423-7997
Large selection of clay, glazes, tools, brushes, kilns, wheels,

pug mills, venting systems, slab rollers, extruders, as well
as kiln and wheel servicing.
SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS
1 New Bond St., MS 301-432
Worcester, MA 01615-0136
SHEFFIELD POTTERY INC.

U.S. Rt. 7 , Box 399
Sheffield, MA 01257-0399
R.T. VANDERBILT CO. INC.

30 Winfield St.
Norwalk, CT 06855-5150
RUNYAN POTTERY SUPPLY INC.

820 Tacoma Court
Clio, MI 48420
SMITH-SHARPE FIRE BRICK SUPPLY 612-331-1345

117 27th Ave. S.E.
Fax: 612-331-2156
Toll-free: 866-545-6743
Email: dona@ssfbs.com
Website: www.kilnshelf.com
Complete source for silicon carbide kiln shelves,
specializing in Advancer, low-mass shelves for gas
and top-loading, multisided kilns. Extensive line of
refractory materials for kiln construction including
firebrick, mortar, castable refractory and ceramic fiber
insulation. Technical assistance always available.
SOLDNER CLAY MIXERS BY MUDDY ELBOW MFG
310 W. 4th St.
316-281-9132
Newton, KS 67114
Fax: 316-281-9132
After four decades of building pottery equipment, we have
the knowledge and experience to do it right. By combining
low-tech design with high performance, you get the best of
all solutions when you buy Soldner.
SOUTHERN OREGON POTTERY SUPPLY
111 Talent Ave.
541-535-6700
Talent, OR 97540-0158
Fax: 541-535-5929
Wholesale/retail supplies and equipment serving the needs
of schools, professional and hobby potters, china painters,
ceramists, mold makers and institutions.
SPECTRUM GLAZES
416-747-8310
94 Fenmar Dr.
Fax: 416-747-8320
Toronto, ON M9L 1M5 Canada Toll-free: 800-970-1970
Email: info@spectrumglazes.com
Website: www.spectrumglazes.com
Manufacture the largest, most diverse selection of
pottery glazes available anywhere.
THOMAS STUART WHEELS

6441 S.E. Johnson Creek Blvd.
Portland, OR 97206-9552
503-774-6000
Fax: 503-774-7833
Email: skutt@skutt.com
Website: www.skutt.com
Now Skutt Wheels Thomas Stuart Signature Series.
Power. Design. Durability. The premier manufacturer
of electric wheels, kick wheels, stands, and carts.
TIN BARN POTTERY SUPPLY AT MANASSAS CLAY
9122 Center St.
703-330-1173
Manassas, VA 20110
Fax: 703-330-1040
The source for ceramic/pottery supplies in Northern Virginia
and the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.
TRIARCO ARTS & CRAFTS LLC
763-559-5590
2600 Fembrook Ln., Ste. 100
Fax: 763-559-2215
Plymouth, MN 55447
Toll-free: 800-328-3360
Email: ritamadsen@speedballart.com
Website: www.speedballart.com
Glazes and underglazes are 100% lead free and
nontoxic; all carry the ACMI AP Seal. Bright, intense
colors highly saturated for spectacular results.
Quality, value and superior customer service have
distinguished the Speedball brand as the artists
choice since 1899.
Large selection of arts and crafts supplies featuring

AMACO, Duncan, Skutt and L&L Kilns.
ST. PETERSBURG CLAY COMPANY INC.

420 22nd St. S.
727-896-2529
Fax: 727-896-0013
One of the premier ceramic facilities in the U.S. Located
in historic 1920s train depot. Four main areas of focus are
studio rental, clay supplies, gallery sales and education.
STANDARD CERAMIC SUPPLY CO.
412-276-6333
PO Box 16240
Fax: 412-276-7124
Pittsburgh, PA 15242-0240
Manufacture moist clay bodies. Distribute raw materials,
glazes and tools.
STARLITE MOLD COMPANY
1518 S. Washington
Wichita, KS 67211m
Pottery supply business, teaching studio and craft gallery.

Repair and maintenance service available for electric kilns
and wheels. Regular classes offered in potterymaking,
raku, woodfiring and kiln use.
TRINITY CERAMIC SUPPLY INC.

9016 Diplomacy Row
Dallas, TX 75247-5304
214-631-0540
Fax: 214-637-6463
Email: trinityceramic@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.trinityceramic.com
Ceramics material supplier. Distribute Brent/AMACO,
Creative Industries, Shimpo, Thomas Stuart, North
Star Equipment, Spectrum Glazes, Kemper, Laguna
Clays, Armadillo Clays, Pemco Stains, Cerdec Ceramic
Stains. Manufacture Trinity brand moist clays.
765-339-4641
Fax: 765-339-4649
TUCKERS POTTERY SUPPLIES INC. 905-889-7705

15 W. Pearce St. , Unit #7
Fax: 905-889-7707
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H6 Toll-free: 800-304-6185
Canada
Email: info@tuckerspottery.com
Website: www.tuckerspottery.com
Retail/wholesale, manufacture, distribute clay, glazes,
tools, kilns, pottery wheels, slab rollers, extruders,
and kiln elements. Repair service. Thirty four years of
experience. Mail order available.
Manufacture equipment and kilns for the fired arts. Supply

mixing, pouring and firing needs for ceramic and porcelain.
813-996-2575
Fax: 813-996-2575
Quality electric to gas conversions to convert your electric

kiln to a gas kiln. Offer raku burners, FiberFrax, hi-temp wire
and controllers. New and used electric kilns and wheels.
Kiln and potters wheel repair in central Florida.
TAOS CLAY
1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
El Prado, NM 87529
716-876-2023
Fax: 716-876-4383
Wide variety of kiln and fume vent exhaust systems.

VULCAN KILNS
7623 Clyo Rd.
Centerville, OH 45459
937-433-1833
Fax: 937-433-1833
Manufacture electric hobby kilns. Sell kilns and kiln

accessories, including kiln vents and controllers. Kiln repair,
all brands. Wholesale bisque tile.
WARD BURNER SYSTEMS
PO Box 1086
Dandridge, TN 37725
865-397-2914
Fax: 865-397-1253
WENDT POTTERY
2729 Clearwater Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
Email: wendtpot@lewiston.com
208-746-3724
Fax: 208-746-6968
Toll-free: 800-554-3724
Produce Helmer Kaolin, a replacement for Avery Kaolin

in wood-fire bodies. Mixed cone 10 Helmer body now
availablecall for details.
WEST COAST KILN
PO Box 2152
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
714-778-4354
Manufacture a wide variety of gas kilns since the 60s.
316-262-3350
Fax: 316-262-1396
STUDIO SALES POTTERY SUPPLY

585-226-3030
5557 Rt. 5 & 20
Fax: 585-226-3122
Avon, NY 14414
SUMMIT KILNS
PO Box 573
Land O Lakes, FL 34639
VENT-A-KILN CORP.
51 Botsford Pl.
Buffalo, NY 14216
Provide equipment for kilns and furnaces, including venturi

burners, power burners and a line of raku kilns.
Produce 10,000 mold designs for ceramic hobbyists,

finished ware and bisque producers. Catalog available.
SUGAR CREEK INDUSTRY, INC.

PO Box 354
Linden, IN 47955
Email: venwest@iinet.net.au
Website: www.venco.com
Manufacture high quality equipment including
electric potters wheels, pugmills and a handoperated clay extruder.
505-758-9884
SPEEDBALL ART PRODUCTS CO.

704-838-1475
2301 Speedball Rd.
Fax: 704-838-1472
Statesville, NC 28677
Toll-free: 800-898-7224
VENCO PRODUCTS
61-8-9399-5265
29 Owen Rd.
Fax: 61-8-9497-1335
Kelmscott, WA 06111 Australia
U.S. PIGMENT CORP.

815 Schneider Dr.
S. Elgin, IL 60177
630-893-9217
Fax: 630-339-2644
Toll-free: 800-472-9500
Email: inquiries@uspigment.com
Website: www.uspigment.com
Supply raw materials, stains, glazes, chemicals, rare
earth elements, specializing in cobalt, tin, nickel,
chrome and copper.
Fully-equipped ceramic studio offering memberships,

classes, workshops, school and after school programs.
UNITED ART & EDUCATION

PO Box 9219
Ft. Wayne, IN 46899
TEXAS POTTERY SUPPLY & CLAY CO. 817-626-2529

365 Sansom Blvd.
Fax: 817-626-6226
Ft. Worth, TX 76179
Toll-free: 800-639-5456
Online source for nearly 10,000 art and craft materials, art
resources and project ideas.
Fax: 800-858-3247
Toll-free: 800-322-3247
WEST MICHIGAN CLAY

PO Box 427
Hamilton, MI 49419
269-751-5839
Fax: 269-751-5831
Email: wmcp@verizon.net
Website: www.westmichiganclay.com
Serve the needs of potters, schools and hobbyists;
consulting services; equipment repair and products
from Standard, Laguna, L&L, Evenheat, Kemper,
Thomas Stuart, Shimpo, and Sterling Books.
WHISTLE PRESS
PO Box 1006
Petal, MS 39465
601-544-8486
Fax: 601-544-8486
Clear, understandable instructions and illustrations on

how to make clay whistles and ocarinas. Extensive
problem-solving section that gives the likely cause and
remedy for each.
WILLIAMS SUPPLY
132 Allen Rd.
Star, NC 27356-7800
910-428-9205
Supply ceramic materials and equipment.

WISE SCREENPRINT
1011 Valley St.
Dayton, OH 45404
937-223-1573
Fax: 937-223-1115
Toll-free: 888-660-9473
Manufacture custom-made ceramic and glass decals.

Complete graphics/art department and friendly, dependable
customer service. Offer a free fire-on color card and free
decal samples.
Full-service ceramic supply warehouse. Complete line of

clay, equipment, tools and supplies for any ceramic need.

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09 Ceramic Arts

studio reference |welcome

Glazes and Glaze Materials

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5 Buy the Right Electric Kiln

7 Easy Raku Glazes

10 Functions of Glaze Materials

11 What to Buy for Your Glaze Pantry

12 Selecting the Right Clay

13 Testing Your Clay

by Paul Andrew Wandless

17 Buyers Guide Geographic and Product Locator

24 Buyers Guide Company Directory

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aku firing is expressive, exciting and fun.

studio reference | klins

Raku kilns can be fired with natural gas, wood, propane

The Do-It-Yourself Option

Even though most raku firing takes place in the Cone

One option is to build a raku kiln from one of the many

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Raku Kiln Manufacturers

Raku is inherently a dangerous activity, but no more so

Clay Art Center

Sugar Creek Industries (Good Kilns) www.sugarcreekind.com

studio reference | kilns

Tim Andrews, Dave Jones and Jim Romberg unloading a top-hat

Many commercial raku kilns are priced under $1000

ping. See the Company Directory for complete contact

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buy the right electric kiln

How tall are you?

How comfortable are you with making repairs on your

How often do you intend to fire the kiln?

studio reference | kilns

Photo: Arnold Howard,

o, youve got the fever. Not the kind that puts

If you are an accomplished student starting a home

A word about warranties

For questions or comments, you can contact her

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studio reference | kiln

Dont be afraid to ask for advice. If there are any potters

easy Raku Glazes

n my workshops, I get asked many questions but

The Raku Method

Multilayered brushed commercial low-fire glazes.

Glazes used in the raku process need not be raku glazes

Glazing work for raku can be done by all the methods

studio reference | glazes

Raku as practiced in the West is a low-fire method in

We are not limited only to glazes that melt at the low

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e sometimes select what we think is the

in comparison to Pottery #1 and therefore not a good

Hydrostone, Hydrocal and Ultracal 30 are also used in the

studio reference | plaster

Plaster is calcium sulfate, and after mining, is ground

For most simple applications in the studio such as

materials are often misunder-

stood and, as a result, what we hoped to

ter into the water until it mounds on top may produce

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