Glazing and firing are two essential steps when making any pottery. But if you’re new to Pottery making, you’ll find yourself wondering what comes first and what process you should follow. Glazing Pottery is mainly done after the first firing. This first round of firing…
Maybe you have a box of Clay that someone gave you five years ago and wonder if the Clay has an expiration date. You’d like to make some pottery, but you don’t want to waste your time if that Clay has expired. Does pottery Clay…
Pottery, just like any form of art, does not have a specific set of rules. Creativity knows no bounds, and you can never go wrong with your creation. However, it does not mean that you can just go ahead and craft whatever you like. You…
Every potter will agree that an apron is one of the essential items to have in your studio. Not only do they help keep your clothes clean as you work, but some also come with pockets that you can use to hold some of the…
Pottery kilns are amazing. These shiny containers can turn oxides, clay, and flux into beautiful, shiny objects under extreme heat. When you become acquainted with how they work, and you will realize that they are like big ovens, made of elements, thermocouples, and relay switches….
A banding wheel is a must-have tool in your Pottery Studio, whether you’re an amateur or an expert potter. If you want the best Banding Wheel for your clay work, consider one that covers all your creative needs. The best banding wheels include our top…
Glazing is a means to add colors to your pottery. It adds a touch of finesse to pottery pieces, giving them vibrant colors, eye-catching textures, and smooth finish. Another fun part of the pottery-making process and there are many ways to apply glazes, some trickier…
Glazing is the best way to add shininess and color to a pottery piece. There’s a large variety of techniques to glaze pottery, the most common of these being brushing and dipping. Both of these methods require their own tools and materials. So, can you…
