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but is it ART? - Exhibition at Kleistone Studio

You are warmly invited to our studio's first exhibition: "but is it ART?". The division between arts and crafts has been the subject of numerous debates and influences the way people look at potter...

Understanding your kiln: how to measure heat variations in an electric kiln with PTCR (process temperature control rings)

Modern electric kilns that are typically sold in ceramic stores and online are fairly simple machines: their job is to keep heat inside to allow for the wares to reach maturity. When you program a ...

Thinking of getting a kiln? Things to keep in mind

While we wait for the arrival of our second kiln (name TBD), we thought of writing a little article about the things to keep in mind when deciding to get a kiln.  A kiln is a rather expensive piece...

A day at Kleistone Studio: what it means to run a community ceramic studio

    What does it mean to run a community ceramic studio? This little reel shows you what we get done in a day’s work, as the first preview of our series “A day at Kleistone”. We will go into more...

Demystifying glazes, their contents and the firing process

We are often asked by students about the contents of glazes. The assumption is always that glazes contain “toxic chemicals” and that they work in somewhat mysterious ways. Our approach to teaching ...

What we do with all that glaze waste

One of the least talked about aspects of ceramics is dealing with glaze waste. Members and students in our studio often hear us explain that nothing should go down the drain: glazes often contain h...

Kleistone Studio Turns 1 - Winter Clay Event

In November, Kleistone Studio turns 1 year old! To celebrate, we will be hosting an open studio night on November 11th from 5pm to 9pm. During this special time, we will open the studio to the publ...

How to make slip out of clay

Slip is very useful in hand-building when attaching pieces and constructing. We recommend using the slip of the same clay you are working with, to avoid bad surprises in the drying and firing proce...

How to sand bisqued pottery pieces safely

We sometimes sand our pieces to remove any sharp bits of clay or rough edges before glazing. This will help give your pieces a smooth finish and better end result. We always wet sand our pieces in ...

How to clean glazed bottoms

Glazing can be a messy endeavour. In this post we show you how to efficiently clean up your glazed bottoms when you are dipping your pieces in glaze. Remember: the bottoms need to be completely cle...