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…

Perhaps you heard a friend or coworker refer to Raku pottery and thought to yourself, “What is that?” Should I add this to my own pottery? Let’s have a look at Raku pottery and where it came from. Raku pottery refers to the kiln heated…

When it comes to pottery making, one of the most important steps is clay firing; this process changes the state of the clay and turns it into ceramic. In most cases, the firing process is in two stages: bisque firing and glaze firing. The first…