How to

There is an old saying...

"Give a man a fish and he'll feed himself for a day.
Teach a man to fish and he'll feed himself for life."

At Hobby Ceramicraft we want to give you the knowledge to succeed in cermaics, so we have put together a collection of useful and interesting resources that will help you resolve many of the day-to-day issues you may encounter.

Included in the resources are some fantastic Painting Techniques tutorials for you to follow.

You will also find Technical guides and Health & Safety guides for our products.

Finally we have included a series of informative articles that we think you will enjoy.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this section is intended as advisory and whilst every effort is made to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date, users should exercise due caution when following any of the instructions given here. Hobby Ceramicraft cannot be held liable for any damage or personal injury arising from the use of this information.

Understanding the CoE (Coefficient of Expansion)

Everything, absolutely everything in the universe, when it gets hot expands, when it gets colder contracts. Some things expand and contract a lot, some just a little, and others at all different rates in between. Just how much or how little something does this is constant, can be measured, and called its "co-efficient of expansion". Understanding this concept is key to your success in ceramics.

*** VIDEO *** Loading your kiln

This video demonstrates the correct way to load a kiln. This is a simple process, but there are some golden rules you should stick to if you want ensure you have a successful firing.

The Basics of Slip Casting

This short article introduces you to using slip - how to mix your own and testing the specific gravity of slip.