There are a few common challenges that potters have when it comes to storing pottery clay. One of the most common challenges is to keep moist clay from becoming dried out. Another challenge is to store the clay in a way that will prevent it…

Imagine you’re a potter who’s been hard at work creating a new sculpture. You’ve got the clay just the way you want it, and you’re ready to start drying it. But just as it starts to take shape, you notice that the clay starts to…

If you have always wanted to learn how to throw clay on the pottery wheel but don’t know where to start, this Step-by-Step beginner’s guide is perfect for you. Throwing clay involves shaping your clay into a piece of pottery as the pottery wheel is…

Kick Wheels are one of the earliest ways to Throw Pottery on a Wheel. They are used for making functional and decorative pieces of pottery and have been around since 4000 BC in the Sumerian civilization. Modern technology has not led to the demise of…

The best surface for Hand Building clay needs to have some grip to prevent the clay from sliding off or from the clay sticking to the surface. It also needs to be somewhat absorbent but not too much that it dries out the clay too…

Pottery is one of those timelessly classic crafting activities that artists and novices from around the world enjoy. However, it can be challenging if you have long natural or acrylic nails and really don’t want to part with them. So how can you enjoy the…