When you drop between $400 to $2,000 on a pottery wheel, you hope that it lasts forever. Unfortunately, the Electric Pottery Wheel only lasts between 10 to 15 years if not taken care of. Understanding some of the common problems that can crop up during…
Pottery wheels cost anywhere from $200 to $2,500. When you invest that much money, you want to make the most out of it. You want to protect your pottery wheel any way that you can. Do pottery wheels rust? Yes, pottery wheels can rust and have…
The origin of the traditional pottery wheel remains a debate in some circles, but most agree that it first appeared in the Sumerian civilization in 4000 BC. Sumeria exists in modern-day southern Iraq. Its invention brought a revolution to society as cities could now support…
At the invention of the Pottery Wheel, a new process of pottery making began. The potter placed a lump of clay on the wheel and squeezed, lifted, and shaped it. Potters could now make pots much faster than before. That begs the question of where…
Ever wondered if you can mix different pottery clay? Maybe you have run low on Clay and only have enough if you mix the two clays together. Can you do this without a problem? Pottery clay can be mixed? And, in fact, Potters often mix different…
Raku pottery was traditionally made by firing the pottery in an open kiln. It has become popular around the world and is now produced in many countries, including America. Raku pottery refers to the kiln heated up much faster than Kiln firings. The potter removes…
