The main difference between Stoneware and Earthenware is the firing temperature. Stoneware clay can be fired at temperatures up to 2,345°F (1,285°C) Cone 10, while Earthenware clay is fired at lower temperatures around 1945°F (1,063°C) Cone 04. Another big difference is durability. Stoneware is a…

The art of pottery has been around for centuries, and people have experimented with different types of clay to create their pieces. Some types of Clay are better suited than others to use on a pottery wheel, but what about Air-Dry clay? If you have…

Pinholes are one of the most common imperfections that occur during or after glazing pottery. Although you may prefer a few pinholes for aesthetic and stylistic reasons, you will also want to minimize them for safety and hygiene. In order to do so, you need…

Breaking a cherished piece of pottery that has been in the family for generations can be devastating. Even if it’s a brand-new piece or something you just pulled out of the kiln and dropped to the floor, the feeling is no different.    Can broken pottery…

There are different opinions about which is better, sitting or standing. Sitting down may give you more control over your clay, but standing up may be easier on your back. Regardless of the type of Pottery Wheel you decide to get – Sitting or standing…

Many people say the terms pottery and ceramics are interchangeable, with no distinction. Still, you may wonder whether the two words differ. The differences will soon become easier to understand. Although often used interchangeably, pottery and ceramics are not exactly the same. Pottery refers specifically…