Observed arrival · 2026-09-25

Softstone’s ceramic notebook, from Faenza

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An Italian-language collection of practical ceramics guides, with an interactive kiln-firing guide for different clay bodies and firing types.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-25 issue.

For: Ceramics makers choosing clay bodies and firing schedules
Worth noticing: The firing guide distinguishes terracotta, stoneware, and porcelain, then pairs the selection with a pyrometric-cone reference and program graph.

Field notes

The archive groups material into clay and techniques, glazes and firing, and studio and home. Listed guides cover reclaiming clay scraps, silica dust precautions, glaze testing, and hand-building without a wheel. Article entries show author names, publication dates, and estimated reading times; the homepage also says new guides arrive monthly.

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