Equipment
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How to Glaze Pottery Without a Kiln
More often than not, I have met a few pottery beginners asking me how they can fire their pottery pieces without a kiln. I understand that Kilns are expensive especially if you are not a professional potter. Usually, there are commercial Kilns in most cities but just a few registered potters are allowed to bring…
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Glaze Pottery in Home Oven
Glazing your ceramic pottery in your way is always a lot of fun. Though it takes a lot of effort to do it on your own, the happiness of creating something new and different from others cannot be compared to anything. Glazing has always been a tricky job, and if you don’t fire it accurately…
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Can Pottery Go in the Freezer?
As an affiliate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. We get commissions for purchases made through links on this website from Amazon and other third parties. Welcome back! Today’s topic will be pottery and the freezer. I have been getting a few questions regarding pottery going into the freezer. Many have asked if…
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Does Pottery Glaze Go Bad?
Hey there! I am sure you have been in a situation whereby you had to dispose of your glaze due to it going bad. If you have not encountered anything of such, Congrats! This article will guide you on how to prevent such situations. As earlier said, glazes may not always come out the way…
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Glass Kiln VS Pottery Kiln
What is a Kiln? According to Wikipedia – a kiln is a thermally insulated chamber, a type of oven, that produces temperatures sufficient to complete some process, such as hardening, drying, or chemical changes. Kilns have been in use for hundreds of years to turn objects made from clay into pottery, tiles, and bricks. Kilns…
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Do You Need to Glaze Pottery?
INTRODUCTION I was asked recently – what do you do after molding your ceramics? You glaze them! Glazing adds a safe, sealed coating to your bisque-fired wares– thereby making your creations waterproof and food safe. It also brings life to your work and it also brings your work to life with any color you wish…
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Why Does Pottery Explode in the Kiln?
Introduction As a beginner, I am sure you have had quite a bitter-sweet experience when it comes to pottery. I am certain you have your terrible experiences and the most adorable experiences. The centering process the molding process, the glazing process or even the firing process will have been a challenge to you in one…
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How to Make a Pottery Stamp that Looks Amazing
Today we are going to be talking about pottery stamps. Before we move into the discussion of the day, you can check out some other pottery-related articles on this blog. Trust me, it will improve your skills as a potter (even if you are a newbie) and it will be worth your while. Enough of…
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The 1 Tip to Get the Most Bang Out of Your Pottery Clay
When you’re working with pottery clay, small things can affect how your pottery will turn out. But, did you know that there is 1 tip to get the most bang out of your pottery clay, so you’re not wasting it and using it to its full advantage? That’s right, there is one singular…
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The 10 Must Know Facts about Your Pottery Clay
Pottery clay is cool to work with, and most people enjoy playing around with it. But there are a few facts that you should know about pottery clay, and in this, we’ll discuss some of the 10 must-know facts about your pottery clay, and some different parts about it. Also, we are going to cover some…
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What is the Best Clay for Raku and How to Use it
Raku firing is a little bit different than other types of firing since oftentimes it has effects that are a little different than what others clay bodies would create with this. But, we’ll highlight what the best options for this are, and why they matter. In this, we’ll give you an in-depth look…