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The article profiles Fong Choo, an American ceramist, and discusses his pottery works in the U.S. It notes that the viewer can often make out the starfish, squid, and sea horse from the tiny appendages of his teapots. The expression of himself through the clay is matched by his passion for color. It also states that unlike some porcelain artists who leave part of their pieces unglazed to expose the marble-like translucency of their material, Choo sees porcelain as an ideal canvas. It mentions that he sometimes creates forms and textures to enhance his glazes. It also entails that the teapot has often been referred as a ceramic icon and Fong Choo focused on the miniature teapot for over 15 years.

The article features ceramist Beatrice Wood in the U.S. According to the article, Wood's eventual mastery of luster glazes became a signature element of her work. It states that Wood's contribution to the 1917 Society of Independent Artists show at the Grand Central Palace in New York City, brought her notoriety for its depiction of female sexuality. It cites the influence of her partnership with the Garth Clark Gallery in Los Angeles, California, on her career as a ceramist.

The article features American ceramic artist Bill Stewart. As an artist, Stewart has mastered several levels including the skills that make him competent, the unique vision that gives his work as magnificent quality, and the mysterious aspects that imbue his works with the spirit of the divine. His works can be described as wonderfully child-like. For instance, figures sprout arms composed of other figures. For him, there is nothing in the language of ceramic art that cannot be used. For instance, a running glaze that may be viewed as a failure by other ceramic artists, is filed away in Stewart's mind to be utilized again. His pieces are made of terracotta. At Ohio University, Stewart earned his masters degree in sculpture. He has always approached clay from the perspective of a sculptor.

Presents tips for developing a white crackled glaze on a raku pot from Jim Chamberlain, a firefighter and a potter in Washington Heights Art Center in Washington. Use of cut-down oil drum with fiber for the kiln; Insulation of pots while it cools through covering plenty of wood shavings; Placement of still-hot pots into the newspaper-lined reduction barrels.

The article reports that the 2020 United States Artists Fellowship Award was given to several artists including ceramic artists Jennifer Ling Datchuk of San Antonio, Texas; Del Harrow of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Linda Sikora of Alfred Station, New York.

The article provides an overview of glazed finishes, a popular finishing processes for kitchen cabinetry and residential furniture in the U.S. Glazing is said to influence the appearance of the finish of a certain furniture through deepening its color and its richness. It usually adds contrast and is said to give emphasis on the profile of a particular piece. The processes involve in the application of glazes in the kitchen cabinet industry is a three-to five-step finishing processes.

The article discusses the role of glass technology in cars in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It mentions a new automotive glass glazing developed to improve the reduction of infrared spectrum (IR) energy while keeping 70% visible light transmission. The solar heat load reduction provided by the new glazing is indicated to affect the airconditioning workload and fuel economy of the car. Advanced automotive glazing reportedly helps in improving vehicle efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lessen U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

This article discusses the development of specialized commercial glazes by manufacturers in the U.S. in 2007. According to the author, the surge of interest in majolica decorating by clay artists has prompted the development of the glazes for schools and artists. He claims that manufacturers achieve the same effect of this colorful technique with their own versions of products.

Focuses on the pillar construction project of the Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland. Effort of the team to raise funds to aid the project; Technique used in carving the tiles; Application of under glazes to emphasize the design and texture; Help extended by Robert Aird Inc. on the construction project.

Introduces the Anthologhia collection of mosaic small format tile from Appiani in the U.S. Description of shades and glaze; Use of the manufacturing process called monopressocottura; Suitability for floor and wall residential and commerical applications.