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…

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…

Pottery making can be confusing at times, and a Clay Mixer, the same as a Pugmill, is near the top of the list. There are a few similarities but many more differences. So, with some deep-dive investigation, here’s what I have found. The main difference…

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…

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…

An important part of pottery is properly disposing of and or recycling your glazes. Glazes are awesome to play with, from dipping to painting. It’s so much fun to decorate and see what the end result will be after firing your piece. The more you…