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May 21, 2026

Electric Kiln Loading and Basic Maintenance

May 21, 2026/ RCC Staff
Electric Kiln Loading and Basic Maintenance

Curious about kilns? Read on to learn about loading a kiln, how to stack work, and basic maintenance tips and tricks to help you extend the life of your kiln!

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May 21, 2026/ RCC Staff/
Clay Process
Kiln, Maintenance
April 26, 2026

Bisque Fix

April 26, 2026/ Deborah Schwartzkopf
Bisque Fix

Tips on using bisque fix at RCC.

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April 26, 2026/ Deborah Schwartzkopf/
Clay Process
February 18, 2026

Ceramic Fountain Tips

February 18, 2026/ Deborah Schwartzkopf
Ceramic Fountain Tips

There are quite a few components to gather for the construction of a ceramic fountain with live plants! Here are a few of the tips that Joe Wilkinson and Deb schwartzkopf put together for his class at Rain City Clay!

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February 18, 2026/ Deborah Schwartzkopf/
Clay Process
January 22, 2026

Clay Terminology Guide

January 22, 2026/ RCC Staff
Clay Terminology Guide

Here’s list of terms you may hear around the studio! Have further questions? Ask on Clay Q&A, your instructor, or a staff person!

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January 22, 2026/ RCC Staff/
Clay Process
March 02, 2024

Tools of the Trade

March 02, 2024/ rain city clay/ Deborah Schwartzkopf
Tools of the Trade

Having the right tools can make all the difference in your creative process in the studio!

Let's take a look at some essential clay tools that we recommend for our sessional students. This list is also a great place to start if you’re setting up your own clay space.

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March 02, 2024/ rain city clay/ Deborah Schwartzkopf/
Clay Process