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

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 as to which way 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…

Many people say the terms pottery and ceramics are interchangeable without distinction. Still, you may wonder if the two words have a difference. The differences will soon become easier to understand. Although often used interchangeably, pottery and ceramics are not exactly the same. Pottery refers…

You can collect a variety of ceramics, but if you plan to put them in the dishwasher, you need to know if you can do it safely. Putting beautiful handmade Pottery into the dishwasher may ruin them if they weren’t originally made for that purpose….

I’ve been making pottery for years now, and I love it. It’s a great way to relax, get creative, and even make some money! Did you know that making pottery from start to finish can take several weeks or more? It is not hard, but…