Bracker’s now has it’s own line of 12 beautiful low-fire glazes. All colors are $8.99 per pint, or $4.99 for a 4oz jar. Even more economical is the full set pricing, you can get a full set of pints for $99.99 or a full set of 4oz jars for $44.99. These glazes also have the [ Read More ]
Archive for November, 2010
NEW! Bracker’s own Glazes
Posted on Nov - 17 - 2010Thanksgiving hours
Posted on Nov - 16 - 2010As a family business, we’ve always felt that it is important to allow our employees to spend time with their families over the holidays, so we will be closing early on Wednesday and then remain closed throughout the week, so that all of our staff can enjoy an extended visit with their loved ones. We [ Read More ]
Texas Art Education Conference Specials
Posted on Nov - 15 - 2010Thank you Texas Teachers! We appreciate your hospitality. Click here to see all the items we had at the show!
Marshall Maude, Dec. 11, 2010
Posted on Nov - 10 - 2010Marshall Maude is a ceramic artist and Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the University of Kansas. Before joining the faculty, Marshall was a Lecturer at the University of Kansas. He also headed the Ceramics program at Benedictine College and taught sculpture at Johnson County Community College. Marshall received his MFA in 2003 from the University [ Read More ]
AMACO Teacher’s Palette Glazes
Posted on Nov - 05 - 2010Now in stock at Bracker’s in 8oz jars 16 Intermixable Cone 05 Glazes from AMACO. Retail Price is $6.95 each, Special introductory price $5.00 each through December! AMACO® Teacher’s Palette™ (TP) liquid gloss glazes are completely intermixable so they can be blended with each other to create an infinite color palette. The 16 TP glazes [ Read More ]
Firing Schedule – Manual Kilns
Posted on Nov - 05 - 2010Download and print a firing schedule for a manual kiln without a commercial downdraft vent or with a commercial downdraft vent Firing Schedule BASICS All kilns are different, and every firing is different, depending on density of load, weather conditions, kiln and element conditions, and many other factors. This firing schedule is intended to be [ Read More ]
Call for entries
Posted on Nov - 04 - 2010The University of Dallas invites you to participate in a juried ceramic competition featuring artists living in the central south region of the United States. Please share this information with ceramic artists you think might be interested in this important opportunity. Postmark deadline: November 15, 2010. For more information, visit this link: Regional Juried Ceramic Competition [ Read More ]
Ceramic Musical Instruments
Posted on Nov - 04 - 2010Making Clay Musical Instruments: A joint lesson with the music teacher. Satisfies Art Standards: 1, 5, 6 Satisfies Music Standards: 1, 3, 4, 8 + Science/Math (Acoustics) This lesson can be done with nearly any age group from kindergarten to high school by eliminating certain elements, changing requirements/expectations etc. Project objectives: • Students will use [ Read More ]
Groovy Tools
Posted on Nov - 02 - 2010Whether you are a professional potter or a newcomer to the craft, you will appreciate the quality and durability of Groovy Tools. As the experienced potter knows, a good strong trim tool that starts out sharp and stays sharp will pay many dividends. Among the advantages are; less pressure applied to the tool and work [ Read More ]
MAGMA: Miracle Anti-Gravity Multipurpose Additive
Posted on Nov - 02 - 2010Suspends ANY Common glaze material, including dense granular materials, indefinitely Works with or without clay – even zero clay formulations. Allows glaze carving and sgraffito without chipping. Allows unlimited layering of glaze or slip coats. Hardens unfired glaze and slip coatings. Does NOT deflocculate and cause curtaining and drips like CMC does. Almost completely burns [ Read More ]



