About this episode

Donte interviews Carmen Allen from Mayco about glaze testing and customization in ceramic art.

Clay types and cooling rates and glaze absorption oh my! Donte sits down with Carmen Allen ( @shapethevoidstudios ) of Mayco to chat about finding flexibility and customization through glaze testing. Donte also brings along questions from his students, and asks why those Mayco test tiles look like more than just teardrops.. Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes! _____ About Your Hosts Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait. Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 100k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find Lindsey Website and shop – lindseymdillon.com Patreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillon Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find Donte Website and shop –…

People in this episode

Hosts: Donte, Lindsey M Dillon

Guest: Carmen Allen

Topics covered

• glaze testing
• ceramic art
• flexibility in ceramics
• mocha diffusion
• student questions

Keywords

• glaze absorption
• cooling rates
• clay types
• ceramic workshop
• test tiles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mayco, Clayscapes

Places: Syracuse, NY

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