Shimpo Ceramics Rebranding – A Huge Undertaking
On October of 1998, the Corporate name changed to Nidec-Shimpo Corporation, but the branding did not change. Flash forward 20 years to 2018, and the confusion is ending.
How to Make A Ring Holder On The Pottery Wheel In 10 Easy Steps
Figuring out what it takes to make different things on the pottery wheel can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. After making many Ring holders. I’m going to share with you how easy it really is and what you’ll need to make one of…
Why I Bought an Electric Pottery Wheel Instead Of A Kickwheel
I recently bought a brand new Pottery Wheel. I wasn’t sure if I wanted an Electric Wheel or a Kickwheel. A Pottery Wheel is an essential part of a Potter’s craft. That’s why I had to try a variety of them and do some deep…
Is A Clay Mixer The Same As A Pugmill
Pottery making can be confusing at times, and the Clay Mixer and the Pugmill are near the top of the list. I didn’t know if a Clay Mixer and a Pugmill were the same things. There are a few similarities but many more differences. So,…
How To Prevent My Solid Clay Sculpture From Exploding In The Kiln
I’m looking down at the solid clay frog that had lost his leg in the kiln after firing, and I’m wondering how to prevent my solid clay sculpture from exploding in the kiln the next time. After asking my Pottery teacher and searching for hours for the…
Kiln Wash or Kiln Shelf Paper – What’s the Confusion
I was sitting with a fellow potter, and we started talking about Kiln Wash and Kiln Shelf Paper and how the words wash and paper sounded like a 1930’s Gangster Movie about Counterfeiting Money. One of the hardest things to figure out after buying a Kiln…