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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]