Resources for Ceramic Artists & Educators
Welcome to the Mid-South Ceramics Resources page – your go-to guide for all things clay. As a Nashville-based ceramics supplier located on The Clay Lady’s Campus, we’re passionate about helping you succeed in every step of your creative journey. Here you’ll find expert tutorials, product guides, firing tips, and studio advice to grow your skills and confidence as a ceramic artist. Whether you’re an art teacher, a studio potter, or a beginner, our team (artists ourselves!) has assembled these resources to educate, inspire, and support you long after you’ve purchased your clay and glazes.
Learn with The Clay Lady – Video Tutorials
The Clay Lady (Danielle McDaniel) shares over 35 years of pottery experience through these videos, demonstrating her proven Clay Lady Way techniques.
Learn with The Clay Lady – Video Tutorials
Watch The Clay Lady’s step-by-step tutorials covering everything from hand-building projects and wheel throwing basics to classroom management tips. Danielle’s friendly teaching style and decades of expertise make complex techniques easy to understand for all ages. (Ever wanted to see how to ‘teach clay the Clay Lady Way’? Start here!
Opulence Glaze Tutorials
Dive into our Opulence Glaze instructional videos to master glazing techniques and special effects. These tutorials, led by our glaze experts, show you how to get the best results with Opulence Cone 6 glazes – from mixing and application to creative glaze layering tricks
Product Guides & Safety Resources
Find the technical info you need to make the most of our products – from mixing formulas to safety data – all in one place.
Glaze Mixing Instructions
Get step-by-step Opulence Glaze mixing instructions for perfect results. We explain how to mix our dry Cone 6 glazes with water in the right proportions for dipping or brushing, recommended specific gravity levels, sieving techniques, and more. With these guides, you can confidently mix glazes in 5 lb or 25 lb batches just like the pros.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Access our Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for detailed information on the materials and chemicals in our products. We believe in transparency and want you to understand how to use our clays and glazes safely – from handling and storage to firing fumes. Whether you need the SDS for an Opulence gloss glaze or a Clay Lady’s Clay Paint, you can download them here for your reference.
Firing Schedules & Tips
Not sure about kiln programming? We’ve got you covered with recommended Cone 5–6 firing schedules (created in partnership with Skutt Kilns) to ensure your glazes mature perfectly. Our firing tips and charts will take the guesswork out of achieving the right heat work. Keep these firing schedules on hand for consistent, successful results in your electric or gas kiln
Tip: All of our guides are created by experienced artists and technicians at Mid-South Ceramics, so you can trust the information. If you follow these recommendations, you’ll get the same results we do here on The Clay Lady’s Campus!”
Join Our Clay Community
At Mid-South Ceramics, we believe our customers and students are our greatest ambassadors and inspiration. You’re not alone on this clay journey – join our community to learn from others, share your work, and stay inspired.” This directly echoes the site’s sentiment that “the best ambassadors for Opulence Glaze and The Clay Lady’s Products are our customers and students
Student & Customer Gallery
Need inspiration? Check out our Student and Customer Gallery, where we showcase artwork created using Opulence Glazes and The Clay Lady’s products. Browse photos of beautiful finished pieces – from vibrant glazed pots to creative classroom projects – all made by artists like you! Each image is captioned with the glazes or techniques used, so you can discover new ideas and see our products’ results in real-world creations. We hope you’ll be inspired to try something new, and when you do, share it with us to feature in the gallery!
Opulence Glaze Conversations (Facebook Group)
Have questions or want to swap tips with fellow potters? Join our Opulence Glaze Conversations group on Facebook – a friendly online community where ceramic artists from The Clay Lady’s Campus and beyond share their experiences. In this group, you’ll see monthly glaze combination contests, firing success stories, and Q&A discussions where experienced users and our staff offer advice. It’s a great place to learn new techniques, troubleshoot issues, and celebrate each other’s creativity. We’d love for you to jump into the conversation – it’s like having a virtual studio family!”
Need Help? FAQs & Contact
Have a question that’s not answered above? Check out our FAQs page for quick answers to common questions about our products and policies. From troubleshooting glaze issues to understanding shipping, our FAQ covers it. And if you need personalized help, we’re here for you – don’t hesitate to contact us directly. You can reach the Mid-South Ceramics team by phone, email, or by stopping by our Nashville store on The Clay Lady’s Campus. We love hearing from you and helping you succeed in clay!
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