If your piece is thick, recently finished, or you’re second-guessing if it’s dry… don’t risk it ❗ A pre-heat cycle slowly removes leftover moisture before your kiln ramps up, helping prevent cracks and blowouts. One mall step can save an entire load!
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Looking for a quick and easy end of the year project in you ceramics classroom? Or maybe just a fun project for you and your friends? Check out how we turn a simple coil into a fluffy dog in under 5 minutes!
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A great way to easily distribute glaze to students. Ice cube trays, on a lunch tray, in a giant ziploc bag! No lids to fuss with, all the colors, and quick set up and clean up!
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REPOST from @art.with.mrs.arem
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Don't let your old glazes go to waste. Follow these quick and easy steps to bring them back to life using AMACO gum solution!
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Looking for a simple way to quickly make coils for your students? Try this quick tip from @artwithmsschauer
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Cut like bread 🍞
Flip to make sure it goes all the way through
Rotate 90° and cut again
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This prep matters when you have 45 minutes to demo, pass out supplies, and get them creating.
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No waiting.
No overwhelm.
No frustration.
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Just eager kids jumping in and creating
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REPOST
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Cleaning up your studio or classroom and just don't have the heart to toss that cracked piece of bisque? Grab some bisque fix and bring it back to life!! ❤️🩹
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There are endless ways to use pinch pots in your studio or classroom! Get creative and get inspired by turning a simple pinch pot into a cute critter.
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Visit /resources/lesson-plans/how-to-make-a-pinch-pot for a quick lesson plan on creating pinch pots.
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A pinch pot can be anything! From a sophisticated owl to a silly monster, build upon the pinch pot's simple form and let creativity run wild in your classroom.
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Go to /resources/lesson-plans/how-to-make-a-pinch-pot to learn pinch pot basics and download a helpful hand out.
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Introduce pattern and repetition to your classroom or your studio by pairing stencils with AMACO Ceramic Printing Inks!
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Watch the full tutorial on Youtube! Visit /watch?v=E3B9uH4MJD4 for the step by step.
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When students start mixing their own colors, the process becomes their own. AMACO Ceramic Printing Inks can be blended to explore new color combinations and build confidence with color!
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Plate & mixing tiles by @catiemillerceramics
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Are you looking for ways to incorporate printmaking into your ceramics projects? Explore stamping, gelli printing, stenciling, and silkscreening with AMACO Ceramic Printing Inks!
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Which method will work best for your classroom?
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At NAEA, Gina @mockingmud shared helpful tips for working with Claycrete in the classroom.
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In this clip, she uses a wet finger and a wooden tool to smooth the surface while the material is still damp. Working at this stage can reduce the amount of sanding needed later and keeps the process moving forward.
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Looking for more ways to explore Claycrete? Visit amaco.com for additional resources.
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