Tutorials
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How to Make Clay from Dirt
Many people, usually buy clay from the store. But, did you know that you could use natural clay that you find, extract, and process yourself, to create clay to be used for pottery? Yes, it is possible, and we will go over how to make clay from the dirt, and how to process this and…
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How to Fix Broken Pottery
Let’s say that you’ve finally put together the perfect piece of pottery. It looks great, right? Everything seems nice and perfect, but then, it falls and breaks. Or maybe, you have a piece that you made in the kiln, and you thought it would be okay, only to experience the rude awakening that you broke…
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Organization Tips to Make Your Pottery Studio Shine
If you have a pottery studio, the first thing that you may consider is setting it up, and the best ways to keep it organized. Having an organized pottery studio is quite important. With an organized studio, you’ll be able to find everything, and we’ll touch on what you will need to consider when organizing,…
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Mastering Ceramic Glaze and The Must Know Tips on Using It
The complete work of pottery includes creating various shapes and then finishing off the art along with the application of glaze. Glazing sets each of the pots apart from the others, which renders uniqueness to every piece. This extensive part of pottery decoration includes a heap of techniques and tricks that the potters use to…
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Engobes: What they Are, and Why they should Matter
You may have heard the word engobe thrown around in pottery. This is another type of means to decorate and put pottery pieces into place, similar to a slip. But, did you know that they are a bit different? Did you know you can decorate with them to create some amazing and killer pieces? When…
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Two Rules to Make joining Clay Easily!
In an earlier article, we talked a lot about slipping and scoring, but let’s talk about how you join stuff together. Two rules will make your pottery joining way easier, and they’re two rules often not fully practiced by the average potter. But, if you’re looking to truly master this, if you’re looking to create…
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Throwing Hints and Tips
When it comes to throwing pottery, there are a few things that you should know. Throwing can be quite hard, to begin with, but here are a few tips that will make the process easier. You’ll learn here in this post how to throw better with some great hints and tricks that will assist you.…
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Pottery Centering Techniques to Help You
For many people, knowing how to center the pottery is a huge part of it. It can be quite hard for many people, but here, you’ll learn how to properly center pottery so that it’s thrown correctly. By the end of this, you’ll be a pottery centering master, and you’ll be able to work hard…
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The 8 Things You Must Do To Improve Your Pottery
Maybe you’ve been doing some pottery for a bit, and you want to improve it vastly. When it comes to making your pottery better, there are always things that you can do to better this. Here are some tips that can help you improve your pottery markedly, and how you can get the most out…
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Throwing Pottery: How It Creates Amazing Pieces
One way to create pottery is by throwing it. You might think that you’re tossing pottery, but that’s not the case. It’s something different, but it’s a huge part of pottery. What is it? how do you do it? Well, you’re about to find out. Throwing Pottery Throwing pottery might seem like you’re throwing a…
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How to Set Up a Great Pottery Studio Right at Home!
Sometimes setting up your studio is the way to go when it comes to pottery. However, it is an investment, so you should make sure you desire to do this before investing money in it. If you’re at a studio a lot and want to extend to your own home, you totally can. You can…