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09 Ceramic ArtsA S T U D I O R E F E R e N C E

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Pottery is so rewarding it’s 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 you’re in the market for a new electric kiln, check out Link Henderson’s 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.

Glazes and Glaze MaterialsWhen we see all those gorgeous pots in the art magazines and art books, we think it’d 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. You’ll 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, you’ll want to buy materials, but do you really need 100 pound bags of ingredients? Heck no! Chic Lotz pro-vides guidance on just what you need to buy to get your pantry started and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg.

David Gamble loves color and, if you haven’t tried underglazes, he’s the man who knows. Just so you won’t be overwhelmed by what’s 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 low-down on how to get some successful results the easy way.

And More?If you’ve 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 isn’t all that easy. A few tips on selecting pot-tery clay helps.

Where to BuyWe’ve been working on this Buyers Guide for more than 10 years and we’ve gotten it down pretty good. If you’re

looking for a supplier near you, check the Geographic Locator for a listing of companies by cities within states. Once you’ve 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!

Welcome

Bill JonesEditorPottery Making Illustrated

Sherman HallEditorCeramics Monthly

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3 Raku Kilnsby Bill Jones

If you’re hooked on raku, you’ll 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 Kilnby 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 don’t forget about personal service from a local supplier.

7 Easy Raku Glazesby Steve Branfman

Any glaze can be used in the raku firing method—low-fire glazes, high-fire glazes, underglazes—you name it. But you’ll need to know a few things to look for.

8 Using Plasterby 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 you’re missing.

10 Functions of Glaze MaterialsStudents, 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 Pantryby Chic Lotz

Don’t waste money on glaze materials you won’t use. Here’s a short list of essential glaze materials you need to get started in making your own glazes.

12 Selecting the Right ClayGetting the right handbuilding or throwing clay makes all the difference in the world. Find out

what your options are before you buy and you’ll reap many benefits.

13 Testing Your Clayby 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 Underglazesby David Gamble

You’ll 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 LocatorLocate 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 DirectoryThe world’s most complete directory of ceramic suppliers, ceramic equipment manufacturers

and ceramic services for the ceramic studio artist.

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raku kilnsby bill jones

Raku firing is expressive, exciting and fun. Whether you’re rakuing in your own studio, or taking part in a group firing at a school, work-shop or community center, raku offers many

rewards. But the process requires more than just enthu-siasm; you need the proper equipment and tools to make the event successful. If you’re 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 kiln—the most important tool you’ll need.

The Basic Raku ProcessWith raku you begin by placing your work in a cold

kiln and bringing it up to temperature, approximately 1800–1900ºF. The rate at which you attain this tempera-ture is based on a variety of factors: size of the work, size and type of kiln, burner output, etc. A raku session usually consists of firing more than one load, so the ability to preheat the waiting work, unload the hot ware safely, reload and then reheat the kiln all need to be con-sidered. The choice of fuel—natural gas, wood, electric or propane—is important because each of these carries limitations as well as benefits. You’ll need to consider the physical location of the kiln so that it can be placed with ample space around it for safety and space to work. And finally, consider whether you’ll be firing alone, with an as-sistant, or with a group.

ConfigurationsThere are many configurations for raku kilns—top

loaders, front loaders, top hats, car kilns and clam shells. Some top hats have pulley systems, springs, counter weights and guiding tracks to raise and lower the cham-ber. Without the lifting mechanism, a large top-hat kiln requires two people to safely lift the body off, while smaller kilns require only one person. After gaining ex-perience, most raku potters gravitate to one specific style and design. The important thing with any kiln is that you are comfortable with its workings. It must accommo-date your work. It must be possible to safely open the extremely hot kiln, remove the contents, reload, and close it up again losing as little heat as possible. Before buying or building a kiln, do as much observation, participation and research as possible.

TemperatureEven though most raku firing takes place in the Cone

010–04 range some of the kilns on the market are rated for higher temperatures—up to Cone 10. While some kilns are designed specifically for raku, others were origi-nally designed as stoneware kilns that can be used for raku or were modified for raku. You’ll need to check with manufacturers about the full capabilities of their kilns.

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

or electric. If using propane, you’ll 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, refill-able 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 es-pecially important as you get into larger kilns with bigger burners. With natural gas, you are limited to the available pressure and location of a gas line, but there is some flex-ibility because you can lead a gas hose to the burner.

BurnersBurners are rated by their output, which is measured in

Btu’s (British thermal units). Natural gas and propane use different orifice sizes so you’ll need to specify which kind of fuel you’ll be using. Kiln manufacturers have done the engineering for their kilns and have matched the appro-priate burner(s) with the unit, taking size, insulation and temperature range into consideration. Many manufactur-ers also offer regulators, gauges and safety features with their burner, which are described in their literature. If you’re building your own kiln, instructions should include burner specifications. If not, consult with a burner sup-plier. Kiln size, construction materials and type of gas being used is all the information they will need.

ElectricWhile any electric kiln can be used for raku, there are

some electric kilns on the market specifically designed for raku. Regardless, you’ll need to either locate the kiln outside, or near an outside entrance so you can unload the kiln and quickly move your pieces outdoors for the subsequent post-firing phase. One hazard with using a standard electric kiln is that the power must be shut off before reaching into it with metal tongs to eliminate the possibility of accidentally touching a live element. Some electric kilns are built with a lifting mechanism, which raises the entire body of the kiln, including all the elec-trics, up and out of the way when loading and reloading.

The Do-It-Yourself OptionOne 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 fiber-lined 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 mate-rials needed to not only build a kiln, but also essential extras like tongs, furniture, gloves, etc.

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Tim Andrews, Dave Jones and Jim Romberg unloading a top-hat raku kiln at Eagleheart Center for Art & Inquiry, Grand Junction, Colorado.

SafetyRaku is inherently a dangerous activity, but no more so

than working around a bonfire. If you purchased a com-mercial kiln, you’ll need to read, understand and follow all safety instructions provided by the manufacturer be-cause their warnings are based on experience and follow-ing them assures an accident-free experience. If building your own, be sure that you’re comfortable and confident in your design and experience. The appropriate cloth-ing, gloves and eye protection are critical for protection against the kiln’s heat for any of those handling the work, and in both solo and group situations, attention must be paid to the “choreography”—the dance—of the raku fir-ing process. It is certainly not the time to be tripping over one another.

CostMany 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 what’s in your budget and then look around, but don’t forget to factor in tongs, gloves, goggles, shelves and the other equipment you’ll need. We’ve listed most of the manufacturers and their website, and several of these sell through distributors, which may be closer to home so you’ll pay less for ship-

Raku Kiln ManufacturersAxner www.axner.com

Bracker’s Good Earth Clays www.brackers.com

Ceramic Services www.ceramicservices.com

Clay Art Center www.clayartcenter.net

L&R Specialties, Inc. www.claydogs.com

Laguna www.laguna.com

Mile Hi Ceramics, Inc. (Zen Kilns) www.milehiceramics.com

Nabertherm www.nabertherm.com

New Mexico Clay Co. www.nmclay.com

Olympic Kilns www.greatkilns.com

Seattle Pottery Supply www.cruciblekilns.com

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

Summit Kilns www.swiftweb.com/summit

Ward Burner Systems www.wardburner.com

ping. See the Company Directory for complete contact information.

Test DriveIf you haven’t tried raku, but have always been fasci-

nated by the spontaneity, immediacy and simplicity of the craft, by all means, sign up for a workshop. You’ll be amazed at what a great activity this is and why it’s one of the most popular clay studio techniques around, enjoyed by thousands of potters of all ages. •

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So, you’ve got the fever. Not the kind that puts you in the doctor’s 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 fe-ver. If the fever leads you to purchasing a kiln, don’t let it turn into frenzy or you might wind up with something that isn’t 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 it’s important to make sure you are buying exactly what you want. So consider these questions be-fore taking the plunge!

How tall are you?If you’re 5 feet tall, it will be hard to load a 27-inch-

deep 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 waist—not the middle of your back—when loading your kiln. Most kiln companies offer top-loading kilns in vari-ous shapes and sizes as well as front-loading kilns.

How big is the work you plan to produce?If you buy a kiln that’s 18 inches wide, you’re limited to

firing pieces no wider than 16½ 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.

How often do you intend to fire the kiln?If you are an accomplished student starting a home

studio, invest in a production-quality kiln. If you’re plan-ning to use it heavily at stoneware temperatures, upgrade to heavy-duty elements and thicker brick for more insula-tion. 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 con-sider the amount of time in a complete loading, firing and cooling cycle. A 7-cubic-foot kiln can take 8–12 hours to fire and twice that to cool. So, if you’re 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 kiln’s 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 cus-tomers likely cannot. And unless you are lucky enough to live in the same town as a skilled kiln repair person (not necessarily an electrician), you’ll likely be responsible for your own repairs, even if the parts are provided to you under a warranty. Visit your local ceramic supplier and ask to see some kiln guts.

This image shows a cross section of ware stacked for a fir-ing. Before buying a kiln, try stacking up a month’s worth of work as if it were loaded in a kiln to get an idea of how much space you are likely to need.

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 don’t want to maintain your kiln, make sure there is a skilled kiln repair person in your area.

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A word about warrantiesDon’t assume all warranties are the same. A longer war-

ranty isn’t necessarily better if it doesn’t cover the full cost of defective parts. Read the warranties of brands you’re considering—most are available online. Determine the extent that a manufacturer will pay for an authorized kiln repair person’s labor to perform warranty work. If you purchase your kiln online, find out who’ll perform these services for you, if anyone. Many local ceramic sup-pliers offer support services when you purchase a kiln from them, as well as short tutorials on loading, unload-ing and caring for your kiln.

AdviceDon’t 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. It’s also crucial to get first-hand advice from a local ceramic supplier; even if “local” is 100 miles away. A conscien-tious dealer should be honest with you about the pros and cons of each kiln company they represent. Remem-ber that when buying a kiln, you’re 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 you’ll 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! •

For questions or comments, you can contact her at [email protected] or on her website at www.kentuckymudworks.com.

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studio reference | glazes

In my workshops, I get asked many questions but never “What is a raku glaze?” Why? Because every-one knows what a raku glaze is. Right? It’s a glaze that is labeled “raku.” Wrong. It’s 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 doesn’t 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 any-thing. 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 MethodRaku 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 mate-rial 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 excit-ing, often unpredictable to the novice and fun to do.

Glaze ApplicationGlazing work for raku can be done by all the methods

known—dipping, pouring, brushing, spraying, splashing, dripping, sponging—you name it. Glazes also can be used alone or in combination. Keep in mind that the applica-tion of a glaze has a direct effect on the result.

Dedicated Raku GlazesGlazes specifically designed for raku fall into two cat-

egories—homemade and commercially prepared. If you mix your own, you’ll find scores of recipes. Search the internet, ask friends, look in any book on glazes or raku and look in magazines. In no time you will find more glazes than you could use in a lifetime. Of course, to mix your own glazes you must have a stock of materials, mix-ing paraphernalia, knowledge and interest. If this doesn’t turn you on there are myriad manufacturers that produce almost as many raku glazes. The advantage of using com-mercial glazes is that you are given instruction on how to use the glaze, you have a sample of the fired glaze to help guide your results, and the formulation (although not the results!) will be consistent time after time. Of course, commercial glazes are a bit more expensive than mixing your own, and by using commercial glazes you are remov-ing what is for some, the most interesting part of the raku process: designing and using your own glazes.

Low-Fire GlazesGlazes 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. Under-standing 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 010 –06 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 couldn’t use successfully.

High-Fire GlazesWe 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 low-temperature glaze causes the high-fire glaze to melt giving you a new palette of colors to work with.

Other GlazesIn addition to glazes, slips, engobes, underglazes, over-

glazes, china paints, underglaze pencils, oxides and stains are all viable in the raku process.

Food SafetyNo matter what type of glaze or decorative material you

use, raku is inherently unsafe for use as domestic ware. The rapid firing, removal of the ware and subsequent post-firing phase all contribute to fragility, porosity, and thin, easily flaked glaze surfaces. Not all materials used in raku glazes are toxic. In fact, most are not. Confusion arises when you realize that over the centuries some of the most prized teabowls by tea masters have been raku fired. Be safe, and think of your raku ware as decorative and not functional. •

Multilayered brushed commercial low-fire glazes.

easy raku glazesby steve branfman


using plasterby jonathan kaplan

We 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 ma-

terials are often misunderstood and, as a result, what we hoped to achieve does not work. It’s a simple case of not selecting the correct plaster.

Plaster BasicsPlaster 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 cor-rect mixing and pouring in your studio, the plaster hard-ens and becomes warm. This is a simple explanation of how plaster works, but what’s important is that a specific amount of water is necessary for a given quantity of plas-ter to achieve optimum working conditions.

The type of plaster, as well as the water ratio, deter-mines 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 fi-nal product. All plasters expand when mixed with water, and mold and model makers use this controlled expan-sion when designing their work so that mold parts release from each other when being made. All plaster materials have superior dimensional accuracy.

Plaster TypesThere are many different types of plaster. United States

Gypsum (USG) Company is the largest supplier to the ceramics industry. Different types of plaster are used in different ways within ceramics.

The most widely used plas-ter in the pottery studio is USG® No. 1 Pottery Plaster. This plaster is ideal for mak-ing slip-casting molds and other plaster castings where a high degree of water absorp-tion 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) is also easily shaped and formed but is quite weak

in comparison to Pottery #1 and therefore not a good choice for any working situation in a studio.

Puritan® Pottery Plaster has similar working proper-ties to Pottery #1 but has an additive to promote a much more durable and harder surface. It’s used primarily for molds that are used with jigger/jolly machines so that they do not wear out as quickly.

Gypsum CementsHydrostone, Hydrocal and Ultracal 30 are also used in the

pottery studio. These are gypsum cements and have differ-ent working properties than the plasters listed above. They are very dense, have a low absorption, and a much small-er 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 per-meable dies for hydraulic pressing (RAM pressing). This formulation has a very low absorption, high strength, and is very resistant to abrasion.

Recommendations• 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 plas-ter in the correct proportion using clean buckets and mixing tools.

Each type of plaster has its own consistency and this is what needs to be observed. While just sifting the plas-

Plaster is an essential part of any pottery studio, but care must be taken when using and storing it. Keep any plaster areas clean at all times so plaster cannot contaminate your clay, and store plaster for up to 90 days in airtight food service containers.

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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 Jiffy-type 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

“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 Murphy’s 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 you’re 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 plas-ters, gypsum cements, procedures and techniques is USG Company, and their ceramics website at www.gypsumsolutions.com/application.asp?app=Ceramics •

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studio reference | glazesfunctions of glaze materials

Barium Carbonate Flux Strontium carbonate

Bentonite Suspension agent Ball Clay Do not exceed 3%

Bone Ash Opacifier

Borax Flux, glassmaker Boron frits

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 Many brands

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 Blues. tan, browns, greens, grays

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 Celadon green to brown

Rutile Colorant Ilemenite

Silica glass former, glaze fit Flint Use 325 mesh

Spodumene Lithium glaze core

Strontium Carbonate Flux Barium carbonate

Talc Flux, opacifier Many brands

Tin Oxide Opacifier Zircopax

Titanium Dioxide Opacifier

Whiting Flux, opacifier Wollastonite, Dolomite Many brands

Wollastonite Flux, opacifier Whiting, dolomite

Wood Ash Glaze core, flux, colorant Whiting Results vary by type.

Zinc Oxide Flux, opacifier

Zircopax Opacifier Superpax, Ultrox

Material Glaze Function Substitute Comment

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.


studio reference | glazesWhat to buy for your glaze pantry

by chic lotz

After 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 mate-rials 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

listed below, along with a good quality gram scale. How-ever, 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 you’ll probably use the most. If you are se-rious 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 $2.74—only 2¢ more! Larger quantities can save money as well as time spent reordering.

For safety reasons, transfer your materials into non-breakable containers, wear gloves and a NIOSH respira-tor with filters and use extra care when handling toxic materials. Have fun getting started! •

Glaze Room Starter Kit: BasicsMaTerIal aMT (lBs) CosTsIlICa (325 mesh) 20 $7.48

ClaysePK Kaolin 15 $6.33oM4 Ky Ball Clay 5 $2.06Bentonite 5 $2.74

FeldsPaTHIC Glaze CoresKona Feldspar 10 $3.77Nepheline syenite 10 $4.00Custer Feldspar 10 $3.49G-200 Feldspar 10 $4.18

FluxesWhiting 10 $2.55dolomite 5 $1.94Talc 5 $1.93Wollastonite 5 $3.27Bone ash 1 $1.61strontium Carbonate 2 $4.64

oPaCIFIersTitanium dioxide 1 $5.04zircopax 1 $2.88Tin oxide 1 $14.59

ColoraNTsCopper Carbonate 2 $17.84Cobalt Carbonate ½ $21.46Chromium oxide ½ $8.94 red Iron oxide 5 $6.46 rutile 2 $9.94

ToTal CosT oF BasICs $137.12

Additional ChoicesMaTerIal aMT (lBs) CosTFor MId- or loW-FIre or raKuFrITs & BoraTeFerro 3110 5 $9.40Ferro 3195 5 $9.45Ferro 3134 5 $8.05Ferro 3124 5 $7.30Gerstley Borate 5 $4.47

zINC oxIde 2 $13.10

For sPeCIal Glazes or ColorsCornwall stone 5 $9.39Petalite 5 $7.41spodumene 5 $4.45Barium Carbonate $1.84lithium Carbonate 1 $11.13Borax 1 $2.17 Magnesium Carb 2 $10.36soda ash 1 $1.45Volcanic ash 5 $4.35Wood ash 2-5 FreeFerro Frit 3269 5 $9.10 Ferro Frit 3278 5 $8.55 Manganese dioxide 1 $1.71Nickel oxide ¼ $10.56


Most 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 you’re using the clay someone else just handed you, maybe it’s not the right one for the work you’re do-ing. Every clay body is formulated for a specific use, and finding the right one for your needs takes a bit of re-search 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 SupplierNow why would you choose a supplier first? They work

with amateurs, professionals, students, teachers, sculp-tors, 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 can’t answer, either you or the supplier can contact the manufacturer.

Choose an ApplicationClay bodies are formulated for different applications.

Throwing tableware requires a clay body that is plastic (malleable) and smooth, while constructing a large sculp-ture may require “toothier” (coarse-grained) clay. In many cases, a clay body may be used for several applications, but some are highly specialized—raku or ovenware, for exam-ple. Make a list of the things you want to do, and you may end up with several bodies to achieve the best results.

Choose a Firing RangeClays are formulated to fire at specific temperatures

within three general ranges: low (Cone 06–2), mid (Cone 3–7) and high (Cone 8–10). Within a range, the higher you fire, the greater the shrinkage and the lower the ab-sorbency of the fired clay. Low-fire clay bodies (earth-enware) are easy to work with and fire, and there is a wide range of colorful glazes available. These clay bodies are also used for raku and pit firing. Mid-range clays are more durable and include stoneware and some porcelain bodies, but color is more limited. This situation improves each year as glaze companies improve and expand their offerings. High-fire clays are very durable and include stoneware and porcelain. Color palettes vary depending on firing atmosphere (oxidation or reduction).

Choose a ColorColor in basic studio clay bodies results mostly from

naturally occurring iron and/or iron that has been added. Porcelain contains no iron, light buff bodies have some iron and earthenware bodies may have over 10% iron. The body color (as well as the glazes) changes based

on the type of firing atmosphere you have—reduction (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, you’ll need to test your glazes with each body.

Choose a TextureTexture 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 shrink-age). Manufacturers offer a range of bodies that incor-porate finer particles of grog and sand to get a texture between smooth and rough.

Buy WiselyBuying prepared clay requires a little judgment. First,

try to find a supplier that is nearby because shipping costs can add up and sometimes equal or exceed the cost of the clay body itself. Next, test a sample before purchas-ing a large quantity. If you’re buying several types of clay bodies, suppliers will typically allow you to combine the weights for a better discount. Finally, buy only enough clay to last you a year maximum. Clay loses moisture in storage and becomes stiffer, possibly even unworkable. You can ask your supplier how long they have stored the clay. A good supplier will only stock what they can sell within a reasonable amount of time.

Buyer BewareAll commercially prepared clay bodies are made from

naturally occurring elements scooped from the earth for industrial users. Studio potters do not purchase enough materials to be a major user, so we have to make do with a small portion of what the industry uses (brick and tile manufacurers, china companies, steel industry, paper mills, pharmaceuticals, etc.). Mother Nature did not use any quality control when she created clay de-posits, so seams of clay vary from one spot to another. And a mammoth front loader is not a delicate material-selection tool. The good news is that the industry often requires a degree of consistency in their raw materials, so that clay mines make every effort possible to pro-vide them with the very best product out there for an intended application. To make sure your clay meets your every needs and your own quality standards, always test each batch everytime. •

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testing your clayby paul andreW Wandless

At 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 commer-cial 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?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 you’re firing to. Basic clay bar tests give you information more specific to your needs, and a 25-pound sample is usually enough to com-plete all the tests you need.

What to TestTests 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 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 shrink-age, 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 consis-tency of procedure so the results you achieve are created under the same conditions.

Firing Box and StiltsWhen firing above a recommended temperature either

on purpose or by mistake, clay bodies start to melt and fuse or stick to the shelves. To test clay bars, you’ll need a shallow firing box to protect your kiln shelves and make handling and transportation easier. You’ll also need clay stilts for the warping test.

Using a high-fire clay, make a simple clay box that’s 8–10 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.

Prepare test trays from high fire clay.

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Clay BarsYou’ll need three clay bars for each body you’re test-

ing. 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 di-mension as variables that could cause any irregularities. I make ¼-inch-thick bars measuring 2 inches wide by 6 inches long. For thicker work, make bars to match, but don’t exceed ½ 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, I’ve selected four bodies to test: two white bodies from Standard (#257 Grolleg Porcelain cone 8–10 and #181 White Stoneware cone 6–10) and two from Amaco (#29 Brown Stone Earthenware cone 06–04 and #77 Terra Cotta Clay cone 5). All four bod-ies have different characteristics at the temperatures to which I’m 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. It’s important that the firing boxes and clay bars stay flat while drying to assure accurate test results (figure 4).

Pre-BisqueAt the bone dry stage, visually examine the bars for a

color change if any. Use a ruler to measure the shrink-age 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 ¼ to ½ 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.

FiringWhile the test firing can be done in any kiln, the re-

sults are most applicable if done in the same kiln used for your work. Indicate in your notebook or worksheet if it’s 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.

Place one bar on stilts and two of them flat in the tray.

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Clay Bar TestsThe following traditional tests give a good range of ba-

sic information that helps you to better understand your clay body. Keep good records in your notebook or work-sheet so you’ll 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/SlumpingVisually 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 tem-perature the walls may start to warp or deform or a plate may begin to slump. The information can be applied to the sculptural or structural applications of the clay body. An exact percentage for this is not as important as just knowing when the clay body starts to move.

Shrinkage TestMeasure the length of the line in centimeters on the

shrinkage bar (figure 7), and subtract it from 10 (based on the original 10 cm line). For example, 10 cm – 8.5 cm = 1.5 cm. An easy way to convert this result to a percentage is to move the decimal to the right one place, so 1.5 cm means 15% shrinkage. Knowing the shrinkage rate helps in determining which glazes will fit the body and even which two bodies can be used together.

Absorption TestThere are two types of tests that can determine the

absorption of a clay body. One is a simple visual test and the other is a weight calculation. For the visual test, place a few drops of a liquid (like ink) on the surface of the bar to create a stain. Let it soak in for an hour then wash off the surface with water. The darker the stain, the more absorbent the clay body. This is not an exact test, but it gives a quick and useful general result.

The weight calculation test is more specific. Weigh the fired bar on a gram scale and record the result (figure 8). Soak the bar in water for 24 hours, pat dry, then weigh again and record the result. Subtract the first weight (dry bar) from the second weight (water soaked bar) to get

the weight of the absorbed water. Divide the weight of the absorbed water by the original dry weight and move the decimal two places to the right to find the absorption rate. Example: Original bar weight of 4.2 grams is sub-tracted from soaked bar weight of 4.6 grams giving you an absorbed water weight of .4 grams. Divide .4 by 4.2 which equals .095 making absorption 9.5%.

Color TestVisually examine a bar to see if there has been a color

change (figure 9). The color change can sometimes be dra-matic depending on the cone it was fired to and is impor-tant for aesthetic purposes. It can also help you determine the best glazes to work visually on the surface.

Surface/TextureVisually examine the bar to determine if the surface

has changed. Run your fingers across the bar to see if it’s the same, smoother or more coarse. This information is important aesthetically and helps you determine if it meets your visual and tactile needs.

HardnessUsing a nail, see if you can scratch the surface to see how

hard or soft it is at the fired temperature. This test helps de-termine the surface durability at different temperatures. •

soak bars in water and weigh them after 24 hours.

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colorful underglazesby david gamble

Underglazes are one of the most popular ways to add color to clay work. They’re easy to use at any age or skill level and they can be ap-plied at both the green and bisque stage of

work. Underglazes come in many forms—liquid, powder, pencil, crayon, liquid writers, bottle applicators, under-glaze 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 you’re 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. They’re 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 depend-ing 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 they’re 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 you’re not sure what you’d 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 distribu-tors. For more information, go to the company websites or check with your local supplier. •

Test all underglazes for your studio conditions—clay body, firing, overglazes, etc. Create test tiles with samples and apply a clear overglaze to half the swatch. you’ll find the colors deepen in value with a clear glaze.

Company Product Colors Cone

amaco LUG 24 06–5 Velvets 59 06–5 Velvet One Strokes 12 06–5 Sun Strokes 6 06–05 Semi-moist (pan) 48 06–5 Pencils 6 06–5 Chalk Crayons 16 06–5 Tubes 48 06–5 Engobes 9 05–6a.r.T. Glazewerks 34 06–041

axner Pencils 15 06–5 Pens 27 06–5ChromaColour International Underglaze 100 06–05 Underglaze 50 6 Underglaze 63 10 Speckled Underglaze 12 06–05Continental Clay Underglaze 40 06–6

Coyote Clay & Color Underglaze 25 5–10

duncan CoverCoat (opaque) 7 06–5 E-Z Stroke (translucent) 69 06–5Gare Underglaze 55 06–5 One strokes 21 06–5Great lakes Underglaze 24 06–6Kickwheel Underglaze 12–182

laguna EM Underglaze 72 06–6Mayco Underglaze (opaque) 70 06–5 One Strokes (transparent) 32 06–5Minnesota Clay Underglaze 16 06–9 Underglaze Pads 8 06–8 Choxilis Pencil 10 06–8 Potters slip 10 06–9rovin Ceramics Underglaze 12 06–8spectrum Underglaze 70 06–5 One Stroke 40 06–5speedball Underglaze 24 06–6standard Clay Underglaze 23 06–5 Underglaze Painting Medium

Notes 1. Test for higher temperatures 2. Under development

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. studio reference | glazes


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Geographic & Product LocatorQuickly locating one of 285 ceramic businesses is easy with this locator. You’ll be able to easily find suppliers nearby and all the suppliers offering various products and services. Companies are arranged by city within the states where they’re located. If you don’t see your local supplier, tell them to contact us to get in the next Buyers Guide.

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ARIZONA

Marjon Ceramics Inc. (Phoenix) l l l

Dolan Tools (Scottsdale) l

Marjon Ceramics Inc. (Tucson) l l l l l l l l l l Equipment repair, kiln, wheel

ARKANSAS

Flat Rock Clay Supplies (Fayetteville) l l l l l l l l l l School/art contest consulting

CALIFORNIA

Phoenix Ceramic & Fire Supply (Arcata) l l l l l l l l l l

W.P. Dawson Inc. (Brea) l

Glaze Mixer (Cardiff) l

Kemper Tools (Chino) l

Ceramic Services (Chino Hills) l l l l l l

Laguna Clay Co. (City of Industry) l l l l l l l l l l

Graber’s Pottery Inc. (Claremont) l

Creative Industries (El Cajon) l l l Molds

Chris Henley Tools (Encinitas) l

Duncan Enterprises (Fresno) l l l l

B & W Tile Co. Inc. (Gardena) l

Geil Kilns Co. (Huntington Beach) l l

Art Decal Corp. (Long Beach) Decals

Echo Ceramics (Los Angeles) l l l l l l l l

West Coast Kiln (Lucerne Valley) l

Nasco Arts & Crafts (Modesta) l l l l l l l

Olsen Kiln (Mountain Center) l

Freeform Clay & Supply (National City) l l l l l l l l l l Kiln repair

Mud in Mind (Ramona) l l l l l l l

Aftosa (Richmond) l l l l l l l Accessories, display products

Jiffy Mixer Co. Inc. (Riverside) l

Alpha Fired Arts (Sacramento) l l l l l l l l l l

Industrial Minerals Co. (Sacramento) l l l l l l l

HyperGlaze/Richard Burkett (San Diego) Software for glazes

Ceramics & Crafts Supply Co. (San Francisco) l l

Japan Pottery Tools (San Francisco) l

The Chinese Clay Art, USA (San Jose) l l l l China tour/cultural exchange

Rosies Coveralls (San Luis Obispo) Protective clothing

Lily Pond Products (Sanger) l l Slip casting equipment

Aardvark Clay & Supplies (Santa Ana) l l l l l l l l l

Falcon Company (Santa Ana) l l

Clay Planet (Santa Clara) l l l l l l l l l l

California Pot Tools (Santa Paula) l

Peter Pugger Mfg., Inc. (Ukiah) l l

Ceramic ArtSpace (Van Nuys) l l l

Pure & Simple Pottery Products (Willits) l Molds

COLORADO

Herring Designs, LLC (Breckenridge) l l

Carbondale Clay Center (Carbondale) l Classes

Ceramic Design Group Ltd. (Denver) l l

Killam Gas Burner Co. (Denver) l l

Mile Hi Ceramics, Inc. (Denver) l l l l l l l l l l Silver clay, china paints

Bluebird Mfg. Inc. (Ft. Collins) l l l l

BNZ Materials Inc. (Littleton) l Insulating firebricks

Glyptic Modeling Tools (Loveland) l

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CONNECTICUT

Rusty Kiln Ceramic Studio (North Windham) l l l l l l l l

R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc. (Norwalk) l

Duralite Inc. (Riverton) l l

DELAWARE

J. & J. Ceramic Studio (Dover) l l l l l

Nabertherm, Inc. (New Castle) l

FLORIDA

Atlantic Pottery Supply Inc. (Atlantic Beach) l l l l l l l

Jen-Ken Kilns (Lakeland) l

Summit Kilns (Land O Lakes) l l l l

C and R Products, Inc. (Ocala) l l l l l

Bennett Pottery Supply (Ocoee) l l l l l l l

Calcoworld Ceramic Decals (Orlando) Decals

Axner Ceramic Supply (Oviedo) l l l l l l l l l l

The Arts Center (St. Petersburg) l Classes, workshops, exhibits

Highwater Clays of Florida (St. Petersburg) l l l l l l l l l

St. Petersburg Clay Company Inc. (St. Petersburg) l Studio rental

Armory Art Center (W. Palm Beach) l Exhibitions and classes

GEORGIA

Davens Ceramic Center (Atlanta) l l l l l l l l l

Creative Glazes (Duluth) l l

Olympic Kilns (Flowery Branch) l l l

Larkin Refractory Solutions (Lithonia) l l Refractories

Kickwheel Pottery Supply Inc. (Tucker) l l l l l l l l l l

HAWAII

Ceramics Hawaii Ltd. (Honolulu)

IDAHO

The Potter’s Center (Boise) l l l l l l l l

Wendt Pottery (Lewiston) l l l l l l l l

ILLINOIS

U.S. Pigment Corp. (Bloomingdale) l l

Great Lakes Clay & Supply (Carpentersville) l l l l l l l l l l

Metomic Corporation (Chicago) Lamp parts

Paasche Airbrush Co. (Chicago) l

Sapir Studios (Chicago) Display products

Midwest Ceramic Art Supply (Crest Hill) l l l l l l l l l

Ceramic Supply Chicago (Evanston) l l l l l l l

Badger Air Brush Co. (Franklin Park) l l

Blick Art Materials (Galesburg) l l l l l l l l Full line of art/craft supplies

Crystal Productions (Glenview) l Prints and posters

Shimpo Ceramics (Itasca) l l l l

International Decal Corp. (Northbrook) l l Decals

Art Clay World, USA (Oak Lawn) l l l l l l

MJR Tumblers (Pecatonica) l l

INDIANA

United Art & Education (Ft. Wayne) l l l l l l l

American Art Clay Co., Inc. (AMACO/Brent) (Indianapolis) l l l l l l l l

Brickyard Ceramics & Crafts (Indianapolis) l l l l l l l l l Molds

Sugar Creek Industry, Inc. (Linden) l l l

Royal and Langnickel Brush Mfg. (Merrillville) l

Cattle Barn Clay Co. (Royal Center) l l l

IOWA

Johnson Gas Appliance Co. (Cedar Rapids) l l

Bartlett Instrument Co. (Ft. Madison) l

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Creative Paradise (Goddard) l

Bracker’s Good Earth Clays (Lawrence) l l l l l l l l l l

Soldner Clay Mixers by Muddy Elbow Mfg. (Newton) l

Evans Ceramic Supply (Wichita) l l l l l l l l l l

Starlite Mold Company (Wichita) Ceramic/pottery molds

KENTUCKY

Old Hickory Clay Co. (Hickory) l l

Groovy Tools (Lawrenceburg) l

Kentucky Mudworks LLC (Lexington) l l l l l l

LOUISIANA

Alligator Clay Company (Baton Rouge) l l l l l l l l

Blue Diamond Kilns (Metarie) l

MAINE

Portland Pottery Supply (Portland) l l l l l l l l l l Classes, kids camp, workshops

Miracle Bat (York) l l

MARYLAND

Baltimore Clayworks (Baltimore) l

Buyers Market of American Craft (Baltimore) l l

Chesapeake Ceramics Supply (Baltimore) l l l l l l l l

Clayworks Supplies, Inc. (Baltimore) l l l l l l l l l

PotteryTools.com (Finksburg) l

MASSCHUSETTS

Portland Pottery Supply South (Braintree) l l l l l l l l l

Amherst Potters Supply (Hadley) l l l l l l l

Gare Inc. (Harverhill) l l l l Molds

The Potters Shop and School (Needham) l

Sheffield Pottery Inc. (Sheffield) l l l l l l l l l l Equipment repair

Ceramics Consulting Services (Southampton) l Ceramics consulting

Boston Kiln Sales & Service (Watertown) l l l l Repair service

Saint-Gobain Ceramics (Worcester) l SiC kiln shelves

MICHIGAN

Pebble Press, Inc. (Ann Arbor) l l

Evenheat Kiln Inc. (Caseville) l

Runyan Pottery Supply Inc. (Clio) l l l l l l l l l l Glass kilns and glass supplies

West Michigan Clay (Hamilton) l l l l l l l l l

Crossroads Pottery & Clay Company (Jackson) l l l l l l l l l

Manitou Arts (Leland) Wood accessories for tiles

Har-Bon Ceramics & Decals (Presque Isle) l Decals

Rovin Ceramics (Taylor) l l l l l l l l l l

MINNESOTA

Minnesota Clay Co. USA (Edina) l l l l l l l l l l

Master Kiln Builders (Farmington) l l

Dunghanrach Clay Co. (Melrose) l l l l l

Brown Tool Co. (Minneapolis) l

Continental Clay Co. (Minneapolis) l l l l l l l l l l

Smith-Sharpe Fire Brick Supply (Minneapolis) l l

Triarco Arts & Crafts LLC (Plymouth) l l l l l l l l l l

MISSISSIPPI

Dogwood Ceramic Supply (Gulfport) l l l l l l l l l

Whistle Press (Petal) l

MISSOURI

KC Metro Ceramic & Pottery Supplies (Kansas City) l l l l l l l l

L&R Specialties Inc (Nixa) l l l l l l l l l

Krueger Pottery Supply (St. Louis) l l l l l l l l l l Classes & workshops

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MONTANA

Archie Bray Foundation (Helena) l l l l l l l l l l

NEVADA

Cress Mfg. Co. (Carson City) l

Aardvark Clay & Supplies (Las Vegas) l l l l l l l l l

Bison Studios (Las Vegas) l

Pottery West (Las Vegas) l ClassesBigCeramicStore.com (Sparks) l l l l l l l l

Nevada Dan’s (Sparks) l l l

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Creative Hobbies, Inc. (Bellmawr) l l l l

Midlantic Clay (Bellmawr) l l l l l l l l l

NEW JERSEY

Instar Enterprises (E. Brunswick) l Decals, ceramic and glass

Curran Pfeiff Corp. (Edison) l l

Hobby Colorobbia (Elmwood Park) l l l l

Hammill & Gillespie Inc. (Livingston) l

Ceramic Supply Inc. (Lodi) l l l l l l l l l l

New Brunswick Lamp Shade Co. (North Brunswick) l Lamp shades

AmericanPotters.com (Rockaway) Database

L&L Kiln Mfg. Inc. (Swedesboro) l l l

Lamp Specialties (Westville) l l l l l l Lamp parts

NEW MEXICO

Coyote Clay & Color (Albuquerque) l l

New Mexico Clay, Inc. (Albuquerque) l l l l l l l l l l Silver clay

Taos Clay (El Prado) l

Santa Fe Clay (Santa Fe) l l l l l l l l l l Classes, workshops, gallery

NEW YORK

Charles A. Hones Inc. (Amityville) l Kiln burners

East Valley Supply (Andover) l Ceramics epoxy

Studio Sales Pottery Supply (Avon) l l l l l l l l l l

The Mudpit (Brooklyn) l l l l l l l

Vent-A-Kiln Corp. (Buffalo) l

Ceramic Arts Library (Corning) l

PCF Studios (Honeoye) l

Bailey Pottery Equipment (Kingston) l l l l l l l l l l

Artfixtures (New York) l l Display stands

Rockland Colloid Corp. (Piermont) l

Clayscapes Pottery Inc. (Syracuse) l l l l l l l

Northeast Ceramic Supply (Troy) l l l l l l l l

Alpine Kilns and Equipment LLC (Warwick) l l

Doo-Woo Tools LLC (Warwick) l

Kiln-Ray Services (Warwick) l l l l l

Rochester Ceramics, Inc. (Webster) l l l l l l l l l

NORTH CAROLINA

Highwater Clays, Inc. (Asheville) l l l l l l l l l

Lark Books (Asheville) l

Carolina Clay Connection (Charlotte) l l l l l l l l l

Claymakers (Durham) l l l l l l l l

Mudtools (Hendersonville) l

Williams Supply (Star) l l l l l l

Speedball Art Products Co. (Statesville) l Screen printing products

Fat Cat Pottery Inc. (Wilmington) l l l l l l l l

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National Artcraft Co. (Aurora) l l l l l l Accessories

A & K Clay Company LLC (Bethel) l

Mudmats (Blacklick) l l l Mats

Laguna Clay Co. (Byesville) l l l l l l l l l l

Olympia Enterprises Inc. (Campbell) l l l Watermount decals

Vulcan Kilns (Centerville) l l l

Funke Fired Arts (Cincinnati) l l l l l l l l l

Aegean Sponge Co. (Cleveland) l

Columbus Clay (Columbus) l l l l l l l l l l

RAM Products Inc. (Columbus) l

Cornell Studio Supply (Dayton) l l l l l l l l l l Sculpting supplies

Wise Screenprint (Dayton) l Custom ceramic & glass decals

Innovative Ceramic Corp. (E. Liverpool) l Ceramic decals & supplies

Mason Color Works Inc. (E. Liverpool) l Stains

Mayco Colors (Hilliard) l l l Molds

Maryland Refractories Co. (Irondale) l l

Ohio Ceramic Supply Inc. (Kent) l l l l l l l l l l

Krumor Inc. (Valley View) Thermocouples and RTDs

Orton Ceramic Foundation (Westerville) l l l Cones

OREGON

The Kiln Elements Co. (Birkenfeld) l l

Aim Kiln Mfg. (Corvallis) l l l l l

Georgies Ceramic & Clay Co. Inc. (Eugene) l l l l l l l l l l

Georgies Ceramic & Clay Co. Inc. (Portland) l l l l l l l l l l

Mudshark (Portland) l Moldmaking

PotteryVideos.com (Portland) l

Skutt Ceramic Products (Portland) l

Thomas Stuart Wheels (Portland) l l l

Southern Oregon Pottery Supply (Talent) l l l l l l l l l Repairs

PENNSYLVANIA

Ceramic Services Inc. (Bensalem) l l

Insulating Firebrick, Inc. (Butler) l

The Clay Place (Carnegie) l l l l l l l l l l

M&M Pottery Supply (Corry) l l l l l l l l l

Del Val Potter’s Supply Co. (Glenside) l l l l l l l

Penn-Mo Fire Brick Co. (Harrisburg) l l l l l l l

The Ceramic Shop (Philadelphia) l l l l l l l l l Rental studio space

Standard Ceramic Supply Co. (Pittsburgh) l

Frog Pond Pottery (Pocopson) l Glaze software

Placid Ceramics (Washington) l l l l l l l

Petro Mold Co. (Waterford) l Mold making

RHODE ISLAND

Dew Claw Studios (Pawtucket) l l l l l Custom glazes prepared

SOUTH CAROLINA

Clay-King.com (Spartanburg) l l l l l l l l

Coastal Ceramic Supply (Summerville) l l l l l l

SOUTH DAKOTA

Pacer Corp. (Custer) l

Dakota Potters Supply (Sioux Falls) l l l l l l l l l

TENNESSEE

Ward Burner Systems (Dandridge) l l l l l

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts (Gatlinburg) l l l l l

The Clay Lady (Herdersonville) l l l l l l l l l Clay Lady products

Mid-South Ceramic Supply Co. (Nashville) l l l l l l l l l l Clay Lady products

Shakerag Workshops (Sewanee) l Workshops

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Trinity Ceramic Supply Inc. (Dallas) l l l l l l l l

American Ceramic Supply Co. (Ft. Worth) l l l l l l l l l

Texas Pottery Supply & Clay Co. (Ft. Worth) l l l l l l l l l

Dry Creek Pottery (Granbury) l l l Teacher Workshops

Ceramic Store of Houston, LLC (Houston) l l l l l l l l l

Bella Bisque, Inc. (Kyle) l l

Display Your Art by Glassica (Liberty Hill) l Display products

Paragon Industries, L.P. (Mesquite) l

Clayworld Inc. (San Antonio) l l l l l l l l l Ex-Cel slip

GSM Enterprises, Kiln Sales and Services (San Antonio) l l l

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UTAH

Capital Ceramics Inc. (Salt Lake City) l l l l l l l l

VIRGINIA

The Kiln Doctor Inc. (Front Royal) l l l l l l l l l Consulting/Installation

Tin Barn Pottery Supply at Manassas Clay (Manassas) l l l l l l l l l l Glaze kitchen

Campbell’s Ceramic Supply Inc. (Richmond) l l l l l l l

ClayPeople (Richmond) l l l l l l l l l

WASHINGTON

North Star Equipment Inc. (Cheney) l l

Giffin Tec Inc. (Lummi Island) l l

The Cookie Cutter Shop (Marysville) l

Crucible Kilns (Seattle) l

New Century Ceramic Arts Inc. (Seattle) l l l

Seattle Pottery Supply (Seattle) l l l l l l l l l l

Precision Terrefirma (Spokane) l

Rings & Things Wholesale (Spokane) l

Clay Art Center (Tacoma) l l l l l l l l l l

Scott Creek Pottery Inc. (Tacoma) l l

WEST VIRGINIA

Danser, Inc. (Parkersburg) l l

WISCONSIN

MKM Pottery Tools LLC (Appleton) l

Nasco Arts & Crafts (Ft. Atkinson) l l l l l l l l l

Sax Arts & Crafts (New Berlin) l l l l l l l l

A.R.T. Studio Clay Co. Inc. (Sturtevant) l l l l l l l l l

AUSTRALIA

Venco Products (Kelmscott WA ) l l

CANADA

Plainsman Clay Ltd. (Medicine Hat) l l l l l l l l l l

Bamboo Tools (Surrey) l

Greenbarn Potters Supply Ltd. (Surrey) l l l l l l l l l

Ceramic Arts & Crafts Supply (Burlington) l l l l l l

Euclids Kilns & Elements (Oakville) l l l l

Euclid’s/The Pottery Supply House Ltd. (Oakville) l l l l l l l l l l

Cone Art Kilns Inc. (Richmond Hill) l

Tucker’s Pottery Supplies Inc. (Richmond Hill) l l l l l l l l l l

Spectrum Glazes (Toronto) l

Digitalfire Corp. (Cornwall) l l

Edouard Bastarache Inc. (Sorel-Tracy) l

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A & K CLAY COMPANY LLC 937-379-1495 3664 Bethel New Hope Rd. Fax: 937-379-1495 Bethel, OH 45106

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.

AARDVARK CLAY & SUPPLIES 714-541-4157 1400 E. Pomona St. Fax: 714-541-2021 Santa Ana, CA 92705-4812

Email: [email protected] Website: www.aardvarkclay.com

Most comprehensive line of products from cone 018 thru cone 10 in the U.S.

AARDVARK CLAY & SUPPLIES 702-451-9928 6230 Greyhound Ln., Ste. E Fax: 702-451-9928 Las Vegas, NV 89122

AEGEAN SPONGE CO. 216-749-1927 4722 Memphis Ave. Fax: 216-749-2110 Cleveland, OH 44144 Toll-free: 800-276-8542

Importer of natural and synthetic sponges: silk, elephant ear, sea and wool. Wholesaler of ceramic and craft supplies.

AFTOSA 510-233-0334 1776 Wright Ave. Fax: 510-233-3569 Richmond, CA 94804 Toll-free: 800-231-0397

Leading wholesaler of ceramic accessories, tools, books, display products, tile products, bisque, glaze and sublimation products.

AIM KILN MFG. 541-758-8133 350 S.W. Wake Robin Ave. Fax: 541-758-8051 Corvallis, OR 97333-1619 Toll-free: 800-647-1624

Electric and gas-fired kilns, kiln controls and kiln accessories. Custom builds and repairs.

ALLIGATOR CLAY COMPANY 225-932-9457 2721 W. Perdue Fax: 225-932-9446 Baton Rouge, LA 70814 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 916-484-4424 4675 Aldona Ln. Fax: 916-484-6172 Sacramento, CA 95841

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.

AMERICAN ART CLAY CO. (AMACO/BRENT) 6060 Guion Rd. 317-244-6871 Indianapolis, IN 46254-1222 Fax: 317-248-9300 Toll-free: 800-374-1600

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.AMACO.com

Leading manufacturer and supplier of quality ceramic products and equipment since 1919. AMACO kilns, clays, glazes and underglazes, our Brent® line of potters wheels, ware carts and hand extruders, and our Excel® round kilns are used worldwide by art educators.

AMERICAN CERAMIC SUPPLY CO. 817-535-2651 2442 Ludelle St. Fax: 817-536-7120 Ft. Worth, TX 76105-1060 Toll-free: 866-535-2651Great 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.

AMERICANPOTTERS.COM 973-945-3553 165 Hoagland Ave. Rockaway, NJ 07866-3013

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.

AMHERST POTTERS SUPPLY 413-586-4507 47 East St. Fax: 413-584-5535 Hadley, MA 01035

Specialize in custom mixed de-air clays and an assortment of our own cone 6 glazes visible on our website.

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 Krupka’s 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 part—creating! Sell both retail and wholesale.

ARMORY ART CENTER 561-832-1776 1700 Parker Ave. Fax: 561-832-0191 W. Palm Beach, FL 33401

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.

ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS & CRAFTS 556 Parkway, PO Box 567 865-436-5860 Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Fax: 865 430-4101

Educational classes, workshops, galleries and a supply store.

ART CLAY WORLD, USA 708-857-8800 4535 Southwest Hwy. Fax: 708-636-5408 Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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. 562-434-2711 1145 Loma Dr. Fax: 562-494-7869 Long Beach, CA 90804

Quality single and multi-color, made to order waterslide onglaze, inglaze and glass decals for the decorator market.

ARTFIXTURES 212-472-7760 211 E. 70th St. Fax: 212-472-3555 New York, NY 10021

Supply the Display Stand; two flat pieces interconnect to hold and enhance artwork, plates, books, photographs and fine collectibles. Stands are created specifically for quality art pieces, displaying them both aesthetically and safely.

THE ARTS CENTER 727-822-7872 719 Central Ave. Fax: 727-821-0516 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Master Artists Workshops and classes in ceramics for novice to professional: wheel-throwing, sculpting, hand-building. Studio classes offered in all media. Members exhibit and sell work. Contemporary art exhibitions; five galleries.

ATLANTIC POTTERY SUPPLY, INC. 904-249-4499 400 Levy Rd. Fax: 904-339-0014 Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Retail and wholesale pottery supply business.

AVES STUDIO 715-386-9097 PO Box 344 Fax: 715-381-2121 River Falls, WI 54022 Toll-free: 800-261-2837

Email: [email protected] 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.

AXNER CERAMIC SUPPLY 407-365-2600 490 Kane Ct. Fax: 407-365-5573 Oviedo, FL 32765 Toll-free: 800-843-7057

Email: [email protected] Website: www.axner.com

Offer the best quality, pricing and service for pottery supplies, materials, equipment and books.

B & W TILE CO., INC. 310-538-9579 14600 S. Western Ave. Fax: 310-528-2190 Gardena, CA 90249 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. 847-678-3104 9128 W. Belmont Ave. Fax: 847-671-4352 Franklin Park, IL 60131 Toll-free: 800-222-7553

Maker of quality airbrushes for over 45 years. Manufacture several types of airbrushes designed to meet a vast array of spray needs.

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: [email protected] Website: www.baileypottery.com

Quality products, excellent service and the lowest prices have made Bailey Pottery Equipment the professional’s choice for over 30 years. From clay to tools to glazes to major equipment, Bailey has it all.

BALTIMORE CLAYWORKS 410-578-1919 5706 Smith Ave. Fax: 410-578-0058 Baltimore, MD 21209

Youth and adult classes, workshops and exhibitions.

BAMBOO TOOLS 604-782-3202 PO Box 74009, 111-16033 108th Ave. Surrey, BC V4N 5H9 Canada

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 614-271-8225 399 Thurman Ave. Columbus, OH 43206

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.

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BARTLETT INSTRUMENT CO. 319-372-8366 1404 Ave. M Fax: 319-372-5560 Ft. Madison, IA 52627

Design and manufacture kiln controllers used by many major kiln manufacturers. Our mission is to provide reliable, easy-to-use and economical controllers.

BELLA BISQUE, INC. 512-405-3848 PO Box 1212 Fax: 512-405-3849 Kyle, TX 78640 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 kid’s shapes. Free freight program available. Nationwide delivery 1–4 days! Excellent customer service.

BENNETT POTTERY SUPPLY 407-877-6311 431 Enterprise St. Fax: 407-877-3559 Ocoee, FL 34761 Toll-free: 800-432-0074

Email: [email protected] 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.

BIGCERAMICSTORE.COM 775-351-2888 881 E. Glendale Ave. Fax: 888-475-7837 Sparks, NV 89431 Toll-free: 888-513-5303

Email: [email protected] 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 702-388-2085 1409 S. Commerce St. Las Vegas, NV 89102

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: [email protected] 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 504-835-2035 2009 S. Hullen, PO Box 172 Fax: 504-835-6548 Metarie, LA 70004 Toll-free: 800-USA-KILN

Manufacture electric ceramic, glass and custom-ordered kilns.

BLUEBIRD MFG. INC. 970-484-3243 PO Box 2307 Fax: 970-493-1408 Ft. Collins, CO 80522-2307 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.

BNZ MATERIALS, INC. 303-978-1199 6901 S. Pierce St. , #260 Fax: 303-978-0308 Littleton, CO 80128

Manufacture BNZ-24 HK Insulating Firebrick, which is the premium brick available today for the proper lining and insulation of hobby kilns.

BOSTON KILN SALES & SERVICE 617-926-1802 PO Box 841 Fax: 781-391-8942 Watertown, MA 02472

Provide sales, custom installation and repairs to all kilns and wheels, and consulting to schools and colleges regarding technical and code issues.

BRACKER’S GOOD EARTH CLAYS 785-841-4750 1831 E. 1450 Rd. Fax: 785-841-8142 Lawrence, KS 66044 Toll-free: 888-822-1982

Email: [email protected] 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.comIndiana’s 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. 612-331-1556 212 13th Ave. N.E. Fax: 612-331-1556 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Toll-free: 800-980-8665

Replaceable-blade trimming tools and adjustable glazing tongs.

BUYERS MARKET OF AMERICAN CRAFT 3000 Chestnut Ave. , Ste. 300 410-889-2933 Baltimore, MD 21211 Fax: 410-889-1320 Toll-free: 800-432-7238

The place to meet qualified buyers in a professional wholesale-only setting. Applications reviewed throughout the year–get yours online today.

C AND R PRODUCTS, INC. Fax: 352-861-2507 7495 S.W. 38th St. Toll-free: 800-657-7020 Ocala, FL 34474

Your Fired Art Superstore! Full distributor for color, bisque, kilns, supplies and glass.

CALCOWORLD CERAMIC DECALS 407-352-6176 312 Houston Woods Ct. Fax: 407-903-1392 Orlando, FL 32824

Unique selection of imported ceramic decals with hundreds of designs available in open stock. Contact us for your full-color catalog.

CALIFORNIA POT TOOLS 805-525-0080 792 Manor Ridge Rd. Fax: 805-525-4704 Santa Paula, CA 93060-1651

Manufacture tools for ceramic artists and potters; including 56 embossed patterns in a variety of shapes and sizes plus decorating ribs in 12 patterns. All used to stamp, roll or drag hundreds of unique decorations into clay. Also carry lid calipers and more. Send for free catalog.

CAMPBELL’S 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.

CAPITAL CERAMICS, INC. 801-466-6471 2174 S. Main St. Fax: 801-466-6946 Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Email: [email protected] 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 970-963-2529 135 Main St. Fax: 970-963-4492 Carbondale, CO 81623

Email: [email protected] Website: www.carbondaleclay.org

Non-profit community clay studio serving Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley and beyond, offering year-round, high quality ceramic arts classes and activities for adults and children.

CAROLINA CLAY CONNECTION 704-376-7221 2132 Hawkins St. Fax: 704-376-6824 Charlotte, NC 28203

Email: [email protected] 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.

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CATTLE BARN CLAY CO. 574-727-5737 4786 W. County Rd. 900 N. Royal Center, IN 46978

Email: [email protected] Website: www.cattlebarnclay.com

Offer ceramic materials for individuals and schools at discount prices.

CERAMIC ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLY 905-335-1515 3103 Mainway Dr. Fax: 905-332-4403 Burlington, ON L7M 1A1 Canada

Wholesale ceramic supplies. Business package. Online shopping at website. Classes available.

CERAMIC ARTS LIBRARY 607-962-6042 79 E. Third St. Fax: 607-962-1636 Corning, NY 14830-3101

Specialize in out-of-print and hard-to-find books, catalogs and slide programs in the ceramic field. We also do appraisals.

CERAMIC ARTSPACE 818-782-1500 6020 Woodman Ave. Toll-free: 888-CERAMIX Van Nuys, CA 91401

Full-service online supply store; bisque, glazes, tools, kiln supplies, acrylics and much more at great prices.

CERAMIC DESIGN GROUP, LTD. 303-909-5488 3520 Brighton Blvd. Fax: 303-296-3581 Denver, CO 80216

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 909-986-1566 PO Box 1352 Fax: 909-986-1566 Chino Hills, CA 91709

Complete line of professional raku kilns from 4 to 14 cu. ft., downdraft kilns and California potters wheel.

CERAMIC SERVICES, INC. 215-245-4040 1060 Park Ave. Fax: 215-638-1812 Bensalem, PA 19020-4652

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 best-built kilns and dryers available.

THE CERAMIC SHOP 215-427-9665 3245 Amber St. Philadelphia, PA 19134

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 STORE OF HOUSTON, LLC 713-864-6442 1002 W. 11 St. Fax: 713-864-6550 Houston, TX 77008 Toll-free: 800-290-8990

Serving schools and institutions, potters and sculptors in the Houston metro area for over 30 years.

CERAMIC SUPPLY CHICAGO 847-425-1900 942 Pitner Ave. Fax: 847-332-2575 Evanston, IL 60202

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.

CERAMIC SUPPLY, INC. 973-340-3005 7 Rt. 46 W. Fax: 973-340-0089 Lodi, NJ 07644 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. 808-845-8100 501 Kokea St., Bldg. A-6 Honolulu, HI 96817-4935

CHARLES A. HONES, INC. 631-842-8886 607 Albany Ave. Fax: 631-842-9300 Amityville, NY 11701-0518

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: [email protected] Website: www.chineseclayart.com

Web store, manufacture and wholesale company. Offer patented and newly invented clay tools, brushes,

ceramic materials, prepared glazes and ceramic art books. Also offer China ceramic tours and cultural exchange programs.

CHRIS HENLEY TOOLS 760-942-0086 912 Third St. Encinitas, CA 92024

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.

CLAY ART CENTER 253-922-5342 2636 Pioneer Way E. Fax: 253-922-5349 Tacoma, WA 98404 Toll-free: 800-952-8030

Email: [email protected] Website: www.clayartcenter.net

Northwest’s 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.

THE CLAY LADY 615-822-0016 106 Cranwill Dr. Fax: 615-822-6468 Herdersonville, TN 37075 Toll-free: 877-822-0016

Your resource for teaching clay in the classroom!

THE CLAY PLACE 412-276-3260 One Walnut St., Ste. 2 Fax: 412-276-3250 Carnegie, PA 15106

Ceramic equipment, supplies, books. AMACO, Brent, Kemper, Olympic, Paragon, L&L, Shimpo, Soldner, Standard Ceramic Supply Co. and Sculpture House.

CLAY PLANET 408-295-3352 1775 Russell Ave. Fax: 408-295-8717 Santa Clara, CA 95054 Toll-free: 800-443-CLAY

Manufacture clay and glazes, full retail store plus workshops, repair services and firing services.

CLAY-KING.COM 864-579-1752 125 Ben Abi Rd. Fax: 864-579-1756 Spartanburg, SC 29307 Toll-free: 888-838-3625

Online discount store with a huge product index for all levels of ceramic artists.

CLAYMAKERS 919-530-8355 705 Foster St. Fax: 919-530-8306 Durham, NC 27701

Multifunctional clay center offering classes (beginner through advanced), retail clay, supplies and equipment, individual studio rentals and gallery of fpottery and clay art.

CLAYPEOPLE 510-236-1492 1430 Potrero Ave. Richmond, VA 94804-2141 Toll-free: 888-236-1492

Supply ceramic materials and equipment.

CLAYSCAPES POTTERY, INC. 315-424-6868 1003 W. Fayette St. Fax: 315-424-8877 Syracuse, NY 13204

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. 410-235-5998 4625 Falls Rd. Fax: 410-235-6061 Baltimore, MD 21209

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. 210-222-1331 1200 E. Houston St. Fax: 210-222-1777 San Antonio, TX 78205 Toll-free: 800-284-2529

One-stop shop for all your pottery supplies and equipment. Discounted prices every day.

COASTAL CERAMIC SUPPLY 843-873-1211 115 Varnfield Dr. Fax: 843-873-1909 Summerville, SC 29483 Toll-free: 800-688-0602 Email: [email protected] Website: www.coastalceramic.com

Full-service ceramic and pottery supplier providing products from leading manufacturers.

COLUMBUS CLAY 614-488-9600 1080 Chambers Rd. Fax: 614-488-9849 Columbus, OH 43212

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. 905-889-7705 15 W. Pearce St. , Unit #7 Fax: 905-889-7707 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H6 Toll-free: 800-304-6185

Manufacture quality ceramic and glass kilns with distribution in North America and Europe. Since 1982, known for producing an energy efficient, extra-insulated kiln.

CONTINENTAL CLAY CO. 612-331-9332 1101 Stinson Blvd. N.E. Fax: 612-331-8564 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Toll-free: 800-432-2529

Email: [email protected] 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.

THE COOKIE CUTTER SHOP 360-652-3295 3021 140th St. N.W. Fax: 360-652-3647 Marysville, WA 98271

CORNELL STUDIO SUPPLY 937-454-0357 8290 N. Dixie Dr. Fax: 937-454-0397 Dayton, OH 45414

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.

COYOTE CLAY & COLOR 505-344-2250 5107 Edith Blvd. N.E. Toll-free: 866-344-2250 Albuquerque, NM 87107-5107

Email: [email protected] 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 770-476-7322 3407 Hwy. 120 Duluth, GA 30096

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 Monday–Friday, 9 am–6 pm. Walk-ins welcome.

CREATIVE HOBBIES, INC. 856-933-2540 900 Creek Rd. Fax: 800-992-7675 Bellmawr, NJ 08031 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.



CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 619-449-1834 1946 John Towers Ave. Fax: 619-449-1854 El Cajon, CA 92020 Toll-free: 800-748-5530

Email: [email protected] Website: www.creativewheels.com

Manufacture potter’s 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 316-794-8621 415 Industrial Box 734 Fax: 316-794-8226 Goddard, KS 67052

Ceramic design firm dedicated to offering unique handbuilding forms and tools.

CRESS MFG. CO. 775-884-2777 4736 Convair Dr. Fax: 775-884-2991 Carson City, NV 89706 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.

CROSSROADS POTTERY & CLAY COMPANY 3022 Francis St. 517-783-2942 Jackson, MI 49203 Fax: 517-817-0252 Toll-free: 877-872-8471

Variety of ceramics/pottery supplies, equipment, tools and clay. Slip-casting and mold making supplies, including slump hump molds and sculpture-making supplies. Basic instructions on how to mix dry glaze, slip mixing and plaster mold making, including over 125 CPCC cone 6 custom glazes.

CRUCIBLE KILNS 206-587-0570 35 S. Hanford St. Fax: 888-587-0373 Seattle, WA 98134-1807 Toll-free: 800-522-1975

Manufacture custom and stock ceramic and glass kilns for over 25 years.

CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS 847-657-8144 1812 Johns Dr. Fax: 800-657-8149 Glenview, IL 60025 Toll-free: 800-255-8629

Produce and distribute art resources including videos, prints, posters and books. Committed to providing the highest quality resources throughout the world. Feature top selling videos and teaching posters for ceramics classrooms and the home.

CURRAN PFEIFF CORP. 732-225-0555 Liddle Ave. Fax: 732-225-5012 Edison, NJ 08837

Kiln posts, heating element holders, stilt stones, glass dams, saggers. Historical restoration on architectural ceramics, terra cotta and pottery for professional, hobby, artists, glassmakers, schools, architects, distributors. Insulating bricks, dry clays, custom bodies, glazes and shapes.

DAKOTA POTTERS SUPPLY 605-332-1946 2315 W. Madison St. Fax: 605-332-2729 Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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. 304-679-3666 P.O. Box 4098, Murphytown Rd. Fax: 304-679-3354 Parkersburg, WV 26104

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.

DAVENS CERAMIC CENTER 770-451-2105 5076 Peachtree Rd. Fax: 770-455-7012 Atlanta, GA 30341 Toll-free: 800-695-4805

Email: [email protected] Website: www.davensceramiccenter.com

Complete line of pottery equipment and supplies. Anything needed to make pottery. If we don’t have it, we’ll get it! Purchase orders welcome.

W.P. DAWSON INC. 714-529-2813 399 Thor Pl. Fax: 714-529-3254 Brea, CA 92821

Specifications, instructions, parts and service information for the world’s most popular control for ceramic kilns.

DEL VAL POTTER’S SUPPLY CO. 215-233-0655 1230 E. Mermaid Ln. Fax: 215-233-0496 Glenside, PA 19038

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 Pawtucket, RI 02860

Full-service clay art center, offering supplies, classes (beginner to advanced), workshops, studio memberships, firing (gas/wood/electric/raku/pit) and artist business services ranging from shooting slides/digital images to mailing list management.

DIGITALFIRE CORP. 406-662-0136 Box 432 Fax: 866-223-7132 Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0 Canada

INSIGHT and 4SIGHT ceramic chemistry and database software, books and Digitalfire websites empower potters to understand, formulate ceramic glaze and clay bodies.

DISPLAY YOUR ART BY GLASSICA 512-778-9398 3051 N. Hwy. 183, Bldg. 1, Ste. 1 Fax: 512-778-9477 Liberty Hill, TX 78642

Manufacture and distribute a wide variety of display stands, including bowl stands, plate holders, coaster holders and more.

DOGWOOD CERAMIC SUPPLY 228-831-4848 12590 Dedeaux Rd. Fax: 228-831-3111 Gulfport, MS 39503

One of the largest multi-line pottery and ceramic distributors in the southern U.S. Offer a great selection of kilns, clay, glazes, wheels, molds and related supplies.

DOO-WOO TOOLS, LLC 845-987-9589 PO Box 1275 Fax: 845-926-3125 Warwick, NY 10990

Primary U.S. wholesale distributor of fine pottery tools designed by Dong-Hun Chung of S. Korea. A variety of tool sets, individual tools, and custom tool sets assembled according to customer requirements.

DRY CREEK POTTERY 817-326-4210 8400 Cleburne Hwy. Granbury, TX 76049

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 559-291-4444 5673 E. Shields Ave. Fax: 559-294-2447 Fresno, CA 93727-7819 Toll-free: 800-CER-AMIC

One of the world’s 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. 320-256-3496 536 N. Third Ave. W. Fax: 320-256-3496 Melrose, MN 56352

Venco Pugmills, Skutt Kilns and Creative Industries throwing wheels at discount prices.

DURALITE INC. 860-379-3113 15 School St. Fax: 860-379-5879 Riverton, CT 06065

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 607-478-8178 4635 E. Vally Rd. Andover, NY 14808

Specialize in epoxies specific for repairing ceramics.

ECHO CERAMICS 310-815-1525 2856 S. Robertson Blvd. Fax: 310-815-1525 Los Angeles, CA 90034

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. 450-742-2170 2340 Des Erables Sorel-Tracy, PQ J3R 2W3 Canada

Author, editor, publisher and distributor of Substitutions for Raw Ceramic Materials and Toxicology: Ceramics, Glass and Metallurgy.

ETC., ETC., ETC. 940-781-2529 3101 Barnett Rd. Fax: 940-696-0223 Wichita Falls, TX 76310

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: [email protected] 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.

EUCLID’S/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: [email protected] 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 316-262-2551 1518 S. Washington Fax: 316-262-1396 Wichita, KS 67211-0654

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. 989-856-2281 6949 Legion Dr. Fax: 989-856-4040 Caseville, MI 48725-0399

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.



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: [email protected] quality, heavy-duty hand tools for ceramic and craft areas. Publish technical books for the studio potter.

FAT CAT POTTERY, INC. 910-395-2529 419-A Raleigh St. Fax: 910-395-4684 Wilmington, NC 28412

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.

FLAT ROCK CLAY SUPPLIES 479-521-3181 2002 S. School Ave. Fax: 479-443-3772 Fayetteville, AR 72701

Email: [email protected] 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 619-477-1004 1912 Cleveland Ave. Fax: 619-477-1333 National City, CA 91950

San Diego’s leading ceramic supplier for over 35 years. Best prices on equipment. Distributor for Laguna Clay and Duncan Glazes.

FROG POND POTTERY 610-388-1254 PO Box 88 Fax: 610-388-1254 Pocopson, PA 19366

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.

FUNKE FIRED ARTS 513-871-2529 3130 Wasson Rd. Fax: 513-871-5576 Cincinnati, OH 45209 Toll-free: 866-GET-CLAY

Email: [email protected] 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. 978-373-9131 165 Rosemont St. Fax: 978-372-9432 Harverhill, MA 01830

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. Fax: 714-847-6145 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Toll-free: 800-887-4345

Manufacture portable downdraft gas kilns, electric fired kilns, gas burners and controls, and industrial furnaces.

GEORGIES CERAMIC & CLAY CO., INC. 541-338-7654 1471 Railroad Blvd. , #9 Fax: 541-338-7565 Eugene, OR 97402 Toll-free: 866-234-2529

Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Website: www.georgies.com

Full range of equipment, supplies and tools for the studio.

GIFFIN TEC, INC. 360-758-7008 4135 Sunny Hill Ln. Fax: 360-758-2520 Lummi Island, WA 98262

Email: [email protected] Website: www.giffingrip.com

Manufacturer of the Giffin Grip and Lidmasters pottery tools. Offering the utmost in customer care and satisfaction.

GLAZE MIXER 801-633-9524 2156 Cambridge Ave. Cardiff, CA 92007

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 970-663-5190 418 W. 8th St. S.E., Unit B5 Fax: 970-663-5127 Loveland, CO 80537 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.

GRABER’S POTTERY, INC. 951-675-5468 2058 N. Mills Ave., #217 Claremont, CA 91711

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.

GREAT LAKES CLAY & SUPPLY 847-551-1070 120 S. Lincoln Ave. Fax: 847-551-1083 Carpentersville, IL 60110 Toll-free: 800-258-8796

Email: [email protected] Website: www.greatclay.com

Inventor of the Versa-Bat and Glaz-Eze markers. Chicagoland’s most respected source of ceramic and pottery making supplies. Supply commercial potters, hobby/craft artists and school programs.

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 502-859-5070 1221 Johnson Rd. Fax: 502-859-5070 Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

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.

GSM ENTERPRISES, KILN SALES AND SERVICES 5847 Castle Hunt 210-842-0363 San Antonio, TX 78218-4112 Fax: 210-656-2234

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.

HAMMILL & GILLESPIE, INC. 973-994-3650 154 S. Livingston Ave. Fax: 973-994-3847 Livingston, NJ 07039-0104 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 989-595-2463 24475 U.S. 23 S. Fax: 989-595-2326 Presque Isle, MI 49777

Ceramic decals for every purpose. Over 7500 in our online shopping cart. Many online features.

HERRING DESIGNS, LLC 970-547-4835 PO Box 3099 Fax: 775-206-7526 Breckenridge, CO 80424-3009 Toll-free: 888-391-1615

Makers of SlabMat, a non-woven fabric for slab rolling and hand building.

HIGHWATER CLAYS, INC. 828-252-6033 600 Riverside Dr. Fax: 828-253-3853 Asheville, NC 28801-2140

Email: [email protected] Website: www.highwaterclays.com

Offer a full line of tools, kilns, glazes, equipment, raw materials and books to customers from around the globe. There’s 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 St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Email: [email protected] 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 201-797-4882 3 Boumar Pl. Fax: 201-797-7950 Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

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

Easiest-to-use glaze calculation software for ceramic artists. Powerful features. Newly revised. Now for Windows (98 or newer), Linux and Macintosh OSX.

INDUSTRIAL MINERALS CO. 916-383-2811 7268 Frasinetti Rd. Fax: 916-383-8741 Sacramento, CA 95828

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. 330-385-6515 432 Walnut St. , Dept. 11 Fax: 330-385-6510 E. Liverpool, OH 43920-3130

Provide creative solutions to product identification and decoration. Manufacture glass and ceramic decals, rubber stamps and DuraFire inks.



KENTUCKY MUDWORKS 859-389-6817 825 National Ave. Fax: 859-389-9681

Lexington, KY 40502 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.kentuckymudworks.comFull-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

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.

KILLAM GAS BURNER CO. 303-722-2871 1240 S. Bannock St. Fax: 303-871-8049 Denver, CO 80223-3202 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.

THE KILN DOCTOR, INC. 540-636-6016 202 E. Main St. Fax: 540-631-9476 Front Royal, VA 22630 Toll-free: 877-KILNDOC

Email: [email protected] 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. 503-755-2289 71898 Northshore Dr. Birkenfeld, OR 97016

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 845-987-9589 PO Box 1275, 65 Southern Ln. Fax: 845-926-3125 Warwick, NY 10990-1275

Complete repairs on gas and electric kilns, pottery wheels and all studio equipment. Dealer for Alpine, Geil, Nabertherm, Frederickson, ConeArt, AMACO, Shimpo and Brent.

KISSIMMEE RIVER POTTERY/FULLWOOD MEASURE One 8th St., #11 908-996-3555 Frenchtown, NJ 08825

Email: [email protected] 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/

KRUEGER POTTERY SUPPLY 314-963-0180 8153 Big Bend Blvd. Fax: 314-963-7712 St. Louis, MO 63119 Toll-free: 800-358-0180

Email: [email protected] 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.

KRUMOR INC. 216-328-9802 7655 Hub Pkwy. Fax: 216-328-9803 Valley View, OH 4412

Manufacture temperature sensors: thermocouples and RTD’s. Carry accessories. Supply most applications in ceramic industry. Contact factory direct. Fast service. No middleman.

L&L KILN MFG. INC. 856-294-0077 505 Sharptown Rd. Fax: 856-294-0070 Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Toll-free: 877-468-5456

Email: [email protected] 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 417-725-2606 202 E. Mount Vernon Fax: 417-725-2607 Nixa, MO 65714 Toll-free: 877-454-3914

Email: [email protected] Website: www.claydogs.com

Missouri’s 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.

LAGUNA CLAY CO. 626-330-0631 14400 Lomitas Ave. Fax: 626-333-7694 City of Industry, CA 91746 Toll-free: 800-452-4862

Email: [email protected] 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 potter’s wheels, Thorley kiln furniture, Laguna kilns and Lockerbie wheels.

LAGUNA CLAY CO. 740-439-4355 61020 Leyshon Dr. Fax: 740-439-4268 Byesville, OH 43723 Toll-free: 800-762-4354

Email: [email protected]

INSTAR ENTERPRISES 732-238-0979 35 Cotters Ln. Toll-free: 800-975-4678 E. Brunswick, NJ 08816

Email: [email protected] 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.

INSULATING FIREBRICK, INC. 724-282-1012 610 E. Butler Rd. Fax: 724-285-7673 Butler, PA 16002

Email: [email protected] Website: www.insulatingfirebrick.com

Supply insulating firebrick, 2300˚–3000˚F, 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. 708-498-5820 3318 Commercial Ave. Fax: 708-498-6356 Northbrook, IL 60062

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 302-678-2845 666-A S. DuPont Hwy. Fax: 302-678-2845 Dover, DE 19901

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 838-648-0585 3615 Ventura Dr. W. Fax: 863-701-9867 Lakeland, FL 33811

Different types of kilns including glass-fusing kilns.

JIFFY MIXER CO. INC. 951-272-0838 4120 Tigris Way Fax: 800-666-4120 Riverside, CA 92503 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 ¼ to ¾ inch chucked power tools.

JOHNSON GAS APPLIANCE CO. 319-365-5267 520 East Ave. N.W. Fax: 319-261-0726 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

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 909-627-6191 13595 12th St. Fax: 909-627-4008 Chino, CA 91710 Toll-free: 800-388-5367

Over 500 tools for clay. Don’t be fooled by imitations. Hand-crafts tools with over 60 years of technical design experience using durable, quality materials.



LAMERIDIANA 39-0571-660084 Loc. Bagnano 135 Fax: 39-0571-660084 50020 Certaldo (Fl), Italy

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 856-931-1253 Box 240 Fax: 800-722-7061 Westville, NJ 08093 Toll-free: 800-225-5526

Lamp parts, kits, music boxes, ceramics and pottery supplies and hard to find crafters components all offered at substantial discounts based on quantity.

LARK BOOKS 828-253-0467 67 Broadway Fax: 828-253-7952 Asheville, NC 28801-2919

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 today’s outstanding international artists.

LARKIN REFRACTORY SOLUTIONS 678-336-7090 PO Box 716 Fax: 678-336-7094 Lithonia, GA 30058

Email: [email protected] 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 559-876-0118 PO Box 939 Fax: 559-876-3305 Sanger, CA 93657

Professional/hobby ceramic slip casting equipment, pouring tables, slip mixing equipment and casting products.

M&M POTTERY SUPPLY 814-663-0866 11800 Rte. 426 Fax: 814-663-0866 Corry, PA 16407

Supply/repair business emphasizing customer service.

MANITOU ARTS 231-386-7977 PO Box 820 Fax: 231-386-7978 Leland, MI 49670 Toll-free: 866-240-3434t

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. 520-624-2872 426 W. Alturas Fax: 520-624-3127 Tucson, AZ 85705

Serving Arizona and surrounding area with ceramic/pottery supplies, service and equipment. In business for 50 years.

MARJON CERAMICS INC. 602-272-6585 3434 W. Earll Dr., Ste. 101 Fax: 602-272-1507 Phoenix, AZ 85017-5284 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

High-duty grog for potters since 1957. High-quality, volume-stable grog recommended for all uses to 3200°F. Suitable for ceramic supplies and art applications.

MASON COLOR WORKS INC. 330-385-4400 250 E. 2nd St. Fax: 330-385-4488 E. Liverpool, OH 43920-5076

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 2300˚F.

MASTER KILN BUILDERS 612-250-6208 27607 Grenada Ave. Fax: 612-250-6208 Farmington, MN 55024

Email: [email protected] Website: www.kilnbuilders.com

Build custom kilns for schools, individual artists and institutions throughout the U.S.

MAYCO COLORS 614-876-1171 4077 Weaver Ct. S. Fax: 614-876-9904 Hilliard, OH 43026

Manufacture glazes and non-fired color, bisque, molds and decorating tools, brushes and accessories.

METOMIC CORPORATION 773-247-4716 2944 W. 26th St. Fax: 773-247-2563 Chicago, IL 60623 Toll-free: 800-847-8342

Components to assemble lamps and lighting fixtures. Supply quality parts to the pottery industry, including sockets, cords, harps and decorative brass finials.

MIDLANTIC CLAY 856-933-0022 900-D Creek Rd. Fax: 856-931-1240 Bellmawr, NJ 08031

Discount potters art supplies including Duncan, Mayco, AMACO and Laguna Clay products in stock for immediate shipment.

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

Email: [email protected] Website: www.midsouthceramics.com

Manufacture Opulence Glaze. Full-service pottery supplier with complete line of pottery equipment and supplies.

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.

MILE HI CERAMICS, INC. 303-825-4570 77 Lipan St. Fax: 303-825-6278 Denver, CO 80223

Email: [email protected] 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.

MINNESOTA CLAY CO. USA 952-884-9101 7429 Washington Ave. S Fax: 952-884-1820 Edina, MN 55439-2410 Toll-free: 800-252-9872

Email: [email protected] Website: www.minnesotaclayusa.com

Nationwide dealer and distributor serving the clay community for over 50 years with high quality clay, glaze and ceramic items.

MIRACLE BAT 802-659-4886 647 U.S. Rte. 1, #14 York, ME 03909

New pottery equipment - not your typical bat. Strongest, most secure hold. Won’t lift or jump. Quick easy on/off. Unique properties prevent cracking due to drying-patented, strong, lightweight material that won’t warp, chip or crack. Popular trimming tool fits right on top. Moneyback guarantee. See online throwing videos and techniques.

MJR TUMBLERS 815-499-0806 2510 N. Goeke Rd. Pecatonica, IL 61063

Email: [email protected] Website: www.mjrtumblers.com

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 920-205-2701 217 E. Pacific St. Fax: 920-830-9394 Appleton, WI 54911

Email: [email protected] Website: www.mkmpotterytools.com

Manufacture pottery tools: MKM Stamps4Clay™, MKM Throwing Tools, MKM Decorating Disks and ribs (wood, stainless steel and Coconut CocoRibs™).

MUD IN MIND 619-729-7889 1045 Main St. Fax: 619-739-4186 Ramona, CA 92065

Discount ceramic supplier.

MUDMATS 614-403-4030 1551 Carlton Way Fax: 614-488-1395 Blacklick, OH 43004

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.

THE MUDPIT 718-218-9424 228 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11206

Full-service clay facility for wheel throwing, tile making, handbuilding, mold making and slip casting. Classes, studio space rentals, and supplies. .

MUDSHARK 971-645-8611 416 N.E. 26th St. Portland, OR 97232

Accept commissions and custom designs. Provide model and mold making as well as production services.

MUDTOOLS 828-625-1852 923 Edney Inn Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

Offer a wide range of tools for all your mud sculpting needs.

NABERTHERM, INC. 302-322-3665 54 Read’s Way Fax: 302-322-3215 New Castle, DE 19720

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

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. 330-562-3500 300 Campus Dr. Fax: 330-562-3507 Aurora, OH 44202 Toll-free: 888-937-2723

Email: [email protected] 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 DAN’S 775-425-9494 345 Cortez Ct. Fax: 775-425-6504 Sparks, NV 89436-8599 Toll-free: 877-325-POTS

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

Lamp shades, made to order, in a wide range of materials, sizes and shapes. Low minimums, high quality, reliable delivery and personal service.

NEW CENTURY CERAMIC ARTS, INC. 206-284-7805 Queen Anne Station, PO Box 9060 Seattle, WA 98109

Expert in commercial, patent trademarked, reliable manufacture of ready-to-use pugged (P’Clay®, P’Slip®) paper clays. License know-how and ongoing support provided to commercial manufacturers.

NEW MEXICO CLAY, INC. 505-881-2350 3300 Girard N.E. Fax: 505-881-6067 Albuquerque, NM 87107 Toll-free: 800-781-2529

Email: [email protected] 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.

NORTH STAR EQUIPMENT INC. 509-235-9200 PO Box 189 Fax: 509-235-9203 Cheney, WA 99004 Toll-free: 800-231-7896

Email: [email protected] 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 518-274-2722 621 River St. Fax: 518-272-5962 Troy, NY 12180

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. 330-296-3815 PO Box 630 Fax: 330-296-5346 Kent, OH 44240 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. 270-247-3042 PO Box 66 Fax: 270-247-1842 Hickory, KY 42051 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.

OLSEN KILN 760-349-3291 60520 Manzanita , #205 Fax: 760-349-8009 Mountain Center, CA 92561

Kiln Kits—12,16, 24, 36, 50, 72 and 100.

OLYMPIA ENTERPRISES INC. 330-746-2726 PO Box 321 Fax: 330-746-1156 Campbell, OH 44405

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.

OLYMPIC KILNS 770-967-4009 4225 Thurmon Tanner Rd. Fax: 770-967-1196 PO Box 1347 Toll-free: 800-241-4400 Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Email: [email protected] 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 614-895-2663 x36 PO Box 2760 Fax: 614-895-5610 Westerville, OH 43086-2760

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. 773-867-9191 4311 N. Normandy Ave. Fax: 773-867-9198 Chicago, IL 60634

Provide largest selection of airbrush models, industrial sprayers and support equipment worldwide.

PACER CORP. 605-673-4419 PO Box 912 Fax: 605-673-4459 Custer, SD 57730 Toll-free: 800-568-2492

Produce industrial minerals including high potash feldspar in 200, 325, and 500 mesh sizes, and chip spar for the various ceramic industries.

PARAGON INDUSTRIES, L.P. 972-288-7557 2011 S. Town East Blvd. Fax: 888-222-6450 Mesquite, TX 75149-1122 Toll-free: 800-876-4328

Email: [email protected] Website: www.paragonweb.com

Manufacture Cone 10 electric kilns, including popular-sized top loaders, front loaders and small glaze test models.

PCF STUDIOS 585-229-2976 PO Box 722 Honeoye, NY 14471

Offer step-by-step instructional books and DVDs, as well as unique sculpting aids and workshops taught by artist Philippe Faraut.

PEBBLE PRESS, INC. 734-327-0833 1610 Longshore Dr. Fax: 734-327-1081 Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Manufacture Piepenburg Trimming Disc. Offer books and DVDs on ceramics.

PENN-MO FIRE BRICK CO. 717-234-4504 825 Paxton St. Fax: 717-234-1895 Harrisburg, PA 17104

Ceramic and refractory sales and service.

PETER PUGGER MFG., INC. 707-463-1333 3661 Christy Ln. Fax: 707-462-5578 Ukiah, CA 95482

Email: [email protected] 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. Fax: 814-796-6635 Waterford, PA 16441 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.

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 724-225-6778 172 S. Main St. Fax: 724-225-6779 Washington, PA 15301

Supplies for ceramic hobbyists, potters, porcelain artisans, school art programs and industrial ceramic product users.

PLAINSMAN CLAY LTD. 403-527-8535 702 Wood St. S.E. Fax: 403-527-7508 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1E9 Canada

Manufacture a complete line of blended pottery clays ranging from low to high temperatures, mined exclusively from our own clay deposits.

PORTLAND POTTERY SUPPLY 207-772-3273 118 Washington Ave. Fax: 207-780-6451 Portland, ME 04104 Toll-free: 800-539-4301

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

THE POTTER’S CENTER 208-378-1112 110 Ellen St. Fax: 208-378-8881 Boise, ID 83714-4605 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 702-987-3023 5026 N. Pioneer Way Las Vegas, NV 89149-5846

Pottery school and studio located in the northwest part of Las Vegas. Workshops and classes year round. On-site housing available. Residency and credit with Alfred University optional.

potterytools.com POTTERYTOOLS.COM 443-536-5705 4459 Lewisville Rd. Finksburg, MD 21048

Email: [email protected] 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 2–4 weeks.



POTTERYVIDEOS.COM 250-247-8109 4922 N.E. Going Fax: 250-247-8145 Portland, OR 97218 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 509-879-5964 2525 E. 29th Ave. , #10-B Spokane, WA 99223

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 won’t wobble. Reversible SlumpHump molds in 16 shapes and sizes. Both flat and curved bottom drape molds.

R.T. VANDERBILT CO. INC. 203-853-1400 30 Winfield St. Fax: 203-853-1452 Norwalk, CT 06855-5150 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. 614-443-4634 1091 Stimmel Rd. Fax: 614-443-4813 Columbus, OH 43223

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. 585-872-6190 102 Commercial St. Fax: 585-872-6199 Webster, NY 14580

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 Duncan’s complete line.

ROCKLAND COLLOID CORP. 845-359-5559 PO Box 376 Fax: 845-365-6663 Piermont, NY 10968

Liquid light photographic emulsion for printing black-and-white photographs on ceramics and supplies for firing images onto ceramics glass.

ROSIES COVERALLS 805-541-2443 460 Poa Pl., Ste. A Fax: 805-783-2328 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 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 734-374-0010 15333 Racho Rd. Fax: 734-374-0930 Taylor, MI 48180

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.

RUNYAN POTTERY SUPPLY INC. 810-686-CLAY 820 Tacoma Court Fax: 810-687-4512 Clio, MI 48420

Email: [email protected] 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 860-423-1550 136 Boulevard Rd. Fax: 860-423-7997 North Windham, CT 06256

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 508-795-5577 1 New Bond St., MS 301-432 Fax: 508-795-5011 Worcester, MA 01615-0136

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 505-984-1122 1615 Paseo de Peralta Fax: 505-984-1706 Santa Fe, NM 87501

Occupy 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Santa Fe’s 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 773-794-0066 2924 N. Pulaski Rd. Fax: 773-794-3465 Chicago, IL 60641 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 262-784-6880 PO Box 510710 Fax: 800-328-4729 New Berlin, WI 53151 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, potter’s 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.

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.

SEATTLE POTTERY SUPPLY 206-587-0570 35 S. Hanford St. Fax: 206-587-0373 Seattle, WA 98134-1807 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. Andrew’s-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.

SHEFFIELD POTTERY INC. 413-229-7700 U.S. Rt. 7 , Box 399 Fax: 413-229-0200 Sheffield, MA 01257-0399 Toll-free: 888-774-2529

Email: [email protected] 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.

SHIMPO CERAMICS 1701 Glenlake Ave. Fax: 630-924-0340 Itasca, IL 60143 Toll-free: 800-237-7079

Email: [email protected] 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 503-774-6000 6441 S.E. Johnson Creek Blvd. Fax: 503-774-7833 Portland, OR 97206-9552

Email: [email protected] 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.

SMITH-SHARPE FIRE BRICK SUPPLY 612-331-1345 117 27th Ave. S.E. Fax: 612-331-2156 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Toll-free: 866-545-6743

Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Website: www.spectrumglazes.com

Manufacture the largest, most diverse selection of pottery glazes available anywhere.

SPEEDBALL ART PRODUCTS CO. 704-838-1475 2301 Speedball Rd. Fax: 704-838-1472 Statesville, NC 28677 Toll-free: 800-898-7224

Email: [email protected] 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.

ST. PETERSBURG CLAY COMPANY INC. 420 22nd St. S. 727-896-2529 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Fax: 727-896-0013

One of the premier ceramic facilities in the U.S. Located in historic 1920’s 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 316-262-3350 1518 S. Washington Fax: 316-262-1396 Wichita, KS 67211m

Produce 10,000 mold designs for ceramic hobbyists, finished ware and bisque producers. Catalog available.

STUDIO SALES POTTERY SUPPLY 585-226-3030 5557 Rt. 5 & 20 Fax: 585-226-3122 Avon, NY 14414

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.

SUGAR CREEK INDUSTRY, INC. 765-339-4641 PO Box 354 Fax: 765-339-4649 Linden, IN 47955

Manufacture equipment and kilns for the fired arts. Supply mixing, pouring and firing needs for ceramic and porcelain.

SUMMIT KILNS 813-996-2575 PO Box 573 Fax: 813-996-2575 Land O Lakes, FL 34639

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 505-758-9884 1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529

Fully-equipped ceramic studio offering memberships, classes, workshops, school and after school programs.

TEXAS POTTERY SUPPLY & CLAY CO. 817-626-2529 365 Sansom Blvd. Fax: 817-626-6226 Ft. Worth, TX 76179 Toll-free: 800-639-5456

Full-service ceramic supply warehouse. Complete line of clay, equipment, tools and supplies for any ceramic need.

THOMAS STUART WHEELS 503-774-6000 6441 S.E. Johnson Creek Blvd. Fax: 503-774-7833 Portland, OR 97206-9552

Email: [email protected] 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

Large selection of arts and crafts supplies featuring AMACO, Duncan, Skutt and L&L Kilns.

TRINITY CERAMIC SUPPLY INC. 214-631-0540 9016 Diplomacy Row Fax: 214-637-6463 Dallas, TX 75247-5304

Email: [email protected] 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.

TUCKER’S 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: [email protected] 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.

U.S. PIGMENT CORP. 630-893-9217 815 Schneider Dr. Fax: 630-339-2644 S. Elgin, IL 60177 Toll-free: 800-472-9500

Email: [email protected] Website: www.uspigment.com

Supply raw materials, stains, glazes, chemicals, rare earth elements, specializing in cobalt, tin, nickel, chrome and copper.

UNITED ART & EDUCATION PO Box 9219 Fax: 800-858-3247 Ft. Wayne, IN 46899 Toll-free: 800-322-3247

Online source for nearly 10,000 art and craft materials, art resources and project ideas.

VENCO PRODUCTS 61-8-9399-5265 29 Owen Rd. Fax: 61-8-9497-1335 Kelmscott, WA 06111 Australia

Email: [email protected] Website: www.venco.com

Manufacture high quality equipment including electric potters wheels, pugmills and a hand-operated clay extruder.

VENT-A-KILN CORP. 716-876-2023 51 Botsford Pl. Fax: 716-876-4383 Buffalo, NY 14216

Wide variety of kiln and fume vent exhaust systems.

VULCAN KILNS 937-433-1833 7623 Clyo Rd. Fax: 937-433-1833 Centerville, OH 45459

Manufacture electric hobby kilns. Sell kilns and kiln accessories, including kiln vents and controllers. Kiln repair, all brands. Wholesale bisque tile.

WARD BURNER SYSTEMS 865-397-2914 PO Box 1086 Fax: 865-397-1253 Dandridge, TN 37725

Provide equipment for kilns and furnaces, including venturi burners, power burners and a line of raku kilns.

WENDT POTTERY 208-746-3724 2729 Clearwater Ave. Fax: 208-746-6968 Lewiston, ID 83501 Toll-free: 800-554-3724 Email: [email protected]

Produce Helmer Kaolin, a replacement for Avery Kaolin in wood-fire bodies. Mixed cone 10 Helmer body now available—call for details.

WEST COAST KILN 714-778-4354 PO Box 2152 Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

Manufacture a wide variety of gas kilns since the 60’s.

WEST MICHIGAN CLAY 269-751-5839 PO Box 427 Fax: 269-751-5831 Hamilton, MI 49419

Email: [email protected] 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 601-544-8486 PO Box 1006 Fax: 601-544-8486 Petal, MS 39465

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 910-428-9205 132 Allen Rd. Star, NC 27356-7800

Supply ceramic materials and equipment.

WISE SCREENPRINT 937-223-1573 1011 Valley St. Fax: 937-223-1115 Dayton, OH 45404 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.


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