Wedging may very well be one of the least-liked, but most important parts of the pottery-making process. Whether by hand or machine, it has to be done. You can feel the difference in your clay when it’s nicely wedged. It’s smoother and much easier to…
Is the handling making it difficult for you, or do you just not like making them?You’re not alone. Making a good handle is one of the hardest things to learn when you start making pottery. When I started making handles, I made some of the…
Let’s face it, recycling clay is not at the top of a potter’s list. Most potters I know dread having to slop slushy clay on plaster molds or ware boards. It’s a tedious, time-consuming, and messy task. I didn’t want to do it, but I…
Before considering what equipment to buy, it’s worth thinking about what clay to use. There are many different clays you can choose from. Find out which one is best for you. When I started making pottery, I was amazed and confused by all the clays…
When making pottery, your clay goes through 7 stages to reach the finished product. It’s amazing how these particles stick together when they get wet and can be formed into endless shapes and sizes, then fired to last thousands of years. There is no other art…
Centering your clay is one of the most important parts of throwing pottery on the wheel. You want the walls of your pottery to have the same thickness, and you don’t want to struggle for what seems like forever to get your clay centered. Every new…
