Equipment
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The Must Have Pottery Supplies Every Potter Needs
When you’re starting with pottery, or even if you’re someone looking to get better with pottery, you may wonder what supplies you need. Well, you’re in luck, for here are the must-have supplies every potter needs in order to get the best results that they can from pottery, and to make their work even better!…
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How to Use Textured Rolling Pins for Clay
One popular technique a lot of potters try are textured rolling pins. This is a great way to give your clay that extra little personal touch, in its own unique way. But how do you do it? Well, you’re in luck because here we’ll tell you how to use textured rolling pins for clay, and…
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Can Pottery Go in the Microwave? The Truth Here!
When you make a pottery piece, chances are if you plan on making this food-safe, you will throw it in the microwave. But, is pottery always microwave-safe? The answer is no, not all pottery is the same. But, in this, we’ll answer the question of whether can pottery goes in the microwave, the truth about…
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What Chemicals Make up Crackle Glaze?
You may have heard of crackle glaze, also called crazing. This does involve a specific technique, but there are a few chemicals that can help with creating this, and here, we’ll talk about what they are. If you’re wondering what chemicals make up crackle glaze, then you’re in luck because here, we’ll explore a few…
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The Best Glaze to Use on Your Next Pottery Project
When it comes to pottery glazes, there is a lot that you can try out. But, what are some of the best out there? Here, we’ll dive into the best glaze to use on your next pottery project, and we’ll give you a few different types for you to try out. A few of these…
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Is Terracotta Biodegradable?
Terracotta is a type of pottery that’s made from earthenware clay. Lots of potters think that since this comes from the earth, it’s biodegradable. Clay comes from mud and other substances, so shouldn’t it be? The answer is actually not quite what you may think it is, but here, we’ll answer the question…
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Mudtools MudSponge Cleanup and Shaping Tools: The Perfect Pottery Sponges
Are you like me and hate using generic sponges to clean up your pottery? Well, you’re in luck because Mudtools released a sponge that’s perfect for anyone who works with clay. These sponges help not only with cleaning up, but are also the perfect shaping tools. What is so great about them though? Well, you’re…
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Speedball Portable Artista Table Top Pottery Wheel with an 11-Inch Wheel Head: a Great Table Top Wheel to Work with!
For many potters, finding the right place to throw pottery can be hard, but, I tried out the Speedball Portable Artista Tabletop Pottery Wheel, and I immediately noticed a difference. This is one of the best for practically any throwing surface you choose to work on. Out of all of the tabletop spaces I’ve tried,…
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How to Fire Pottery in Your Oven
You want to start with pottery, but you don’t want to spend much money to begin. Well, you can start by firing pottery in your oven. If you’ve been curious about how it’s done, and want some tips, tricks and so much more, then look no further. In this, you’ll learn how to fire pottery…
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How to make Ceramics using Molds
While some people prefer to use pottery wheels or hand building for their pottery, molds are a valuable tool to create some beautiful structures and pottery that you’ll love. Why is that though? Here, we’ll dive into why you should consider using molds for pottery, along with some of the best ways to make ceramics…
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Difference Between a Ceramic and Clay Kiln
When looking for a kiln, you are sure to ponder upon the arrays of options, especially between a ceramic or clay kiln. This article will help you choose between a ceramic and clay kiln based on what you want, what you are firing, and much more. Pottery kilns usually have a lot of differences. Soon,…