Tutorials
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Different Ways to Paint Your Own Pottery
One way to make and decorate pottery is to paint your own. Being able to paint your own pottery can really make it shine, and some different ways to really make it stand out. Here, we’ll give you some different ways to help you paint your own pottery, and some of the best ways to…
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How to Sponge Paint Pottery
Are you looking to bring a whole new life to your pottery? Well, why not try sponge painting for design? This creates some really cool products and results, and here, we’ll tell you how to sponge paint pottery, and some of the reasons why people would consider using this technique to decorate their pottery.…
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What are some good Homemade Pottery Glaze Recipes
Some people don’t want to look for recipes, but instead, want to make their own. That’s why we are providing the best homemade pottery glaze recipes that your child will enjoy using and some other key factors involved in the process of this. We will discuss in each recipe the materials needed, along with what…
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How to Make Crackle Glaze Pottery
Crackle glaze, or crazing, is something that happens on accident many times, and it results in a pinging sound for your pottery. But, did you know that you can make crackle glaze pottery quite easily, and it doesn’t subject the pottery itself to the weakness that typical crazing does? You can take part…
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Why does My Pottery Crack?
If you’ve ever been in the position where you take pottery out of the kiln and it’s got a big old crack in it, you’re not alone. Pottery cracking is a common beginner’s mistake, and while frustrating it can be prevented. Here, we’ll talk about why your pottery cracks, and what you can do about…
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How to Make a DIY Pottery Wheel
If you’re a potter who doesn’t want to deal with spending copious amounts of money buying a wheel, there is always the option of making them. A DIY pottery wheel is perfect for those potters who don’t want to spend a ton of money, and it’s quite easy to create. How do you do it?…
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How to Make Pottery at Home without a Wheel
Do you want to begin with pottery? All too often, people think they can do it only with a wheel. The problem is though, wheels are super expensive, and often they are an investment for serious potters. What if you’re a beginner potter who isn’t ready to drop a whole bunch of money on a…
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Easy Pottery Designs for You To Try
Do you feel like your pottery designs are lacking? Do you want to get a better feel for them and have something that really shines? Well, now you can. These easy pottery designs will allow you to have a beautiful piece, and you can create some beautiful works with the pottery that you create. How…
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Ceramic Clay Recipe Ideas to Try
For many people, making your clay can be a fun activity, but did you know that you can make your own? There are some simple ones, but also some harder recipes, and here, we will give you ceramic clay recipe ideas for you to try. They range from simple ceramic clay to high-fire and low-fire…
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How to fix Problems Centering Clay and Throwing Clay
So you’re about to throw on a wheel, and you’re excited about this, but then the second that you do, you end up having some major problems with centering clay. It’s frustrating, and it’s something that many potters have issues with when they’re beginning on the wheel. In this post, we will discuss the top…
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What Happens to Clay when it is Fired
You’ve probably fired some clay in the past. But, did you know that different things happen when you’re firing it? It goes into different stages, and depending on how the clay is fired, it does affect the overall outcome of the clay. This post will discuss the different stages of firing clay, and even what…