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…

Bisque Firing is one of the first terms you hear in pottery classes or the studio because it’s one of the most important steps in the pottery-making process. The purpose of bisque firing is to transform fragile greenware into a porous and durable ceramic state,…

Two basic methods for artistic clay creations exist, Wheel Throwing and Hand Building. You can create everything from creative coffee mugs to ornate flower pots, but before you start, you have to choose a technique. Throwing has its unique advantages, as does hand building. In…