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Is Pottery Clay Toxic?
INTRODUCTION I personally enjoy working with clay every day and I would hate to see anybody be scared to work with clay. Over my years of pottery, I found clay to be a wonderful material. Children universally for thousands of years have safely enjoyed making artifacts with the clay in their villages. Hence, if clay…
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How to Soften Pottery Clay
Welcome back to my blog. Get your chair, seat down and relax while you read. But before we talk about anything today, I want to ask you a question. What is the treasure of a potter? I know you are possibly guessing antiques, pottery wheel or a stylus. I hate to break it to you…
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Can I Make Money Making Pottery?
Every aspiring potter will ask themselves the following question: can I make money making pottery? It is a very important question since oftentimes, there are instances where they wonder if they can make money with this, and they may wonder if there is a chance, they can take back what they’ve spent on the hobby.…
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Single Fire Low Fire Glaze in Pottery: Is it Possible?
When it comes to choosing whether or not you want to fire something single-fire or bisque fired, you’re also given the option of firing this with a low-fire too, since it works better that way. Here, we’ll go over the process of it, the advantages and disadvantages, along with some of the best single-fire low…
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Pottery vs. Ceramics, Which is Better?
When it comes to whether or not you should take pottery or ceramics, you may wonder which is better. Well, you’re about to find out. There are differences, and the real answer to whether or not which one is better is ultimately up to your own personal decisions, but here, we’ll first and foremost discuss…
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Applying Silica to a Glaze: Does it Matter?
One aspect of pottery glaze that people don’t talk about, is silica. Silica is a very key part of pottery glazes though, and adding it to both the glaze and the clay is quite important. But, does it matter that much in the long run? And how does it affect the state of your pottery?…
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Bisque Semi-firing: What it is, and Why it Matters
When it comes to your pottery, you should know about bisque semi-firing. It is a process that changes the clay, and it can help you especially if you plan on putting glaze and other additions to your pottery. But, what is it? What is the process of it, and why does it matter? …
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How to Store your Pottery Clay
Storing pottery clay is important for potters of all skill levels. That is because, if you don’t store it right, you subject the clay to dryness. Dryness leads to the inability to use it, and it reduces its effectiveness, so it can cost you money. So how do you store your pottery clay? Well, you’re…
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What is Ball Clay?
You might’ve heard about this type of clay before. It’s a very interesting type of clay that has a lot of great uses. If you’ve been wondering what is ball clay, you’ve come to the right place. In this, we’ll discuss what it is, along with the uses of this type of clay in terms…
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What is Underglaze Ceramics
One aspect of ceramics that a few know about is underglaze ceramics. However, it is something that can really take your pottery to a new level. What is underglaze ceramics though, and how do you do it? In this, we’ll dive into what it is, and how it can ultimately benefit you as a potter.…
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Why you need a Sculpting Wheel for Pottery
When working with pottery, sometimes you want to take this to the next level. That’s why a sculpting wheel for pottery is probably one of your best options. You may wonder why as well, and here, we’ll talk about it. We’re going to explore what the benefits of a sculpting wheel for pottery are, along…