Pottery is one of those timelessly classic crafting activities that artists and novices from around the world enjoy. However, it can be challenging if you have long natural or acrylic nails and really don’t want to part with them. So how can you enjoy the…
When your kiln begins malfunctioning, it may be time for a service call. However, it is possible to troubleshoot and solve some of the most common problems that are likely to affect your kiln. As much as you can address several kiln issues by routine…
Bats are discs that you attach to the head of a pottery wheel. These discs help you remove your piece from the wheel, even when it’s still wet, without misshaping or damaging your piece. If you’re wondering how to get the best out of your…
Whether you’re on a tight budget or you are looking for a second pottery wheel, a used pottery wheel may be an option for you. Buying a used pottery wheel will save you some money, but you don’t want to buy a broken wheel. So,…
I will go over what is Crazing in Ceramics and how to prevent it. Have you ever seen small or large thin cracks in your pottery glaze and wondered how they got there? Well, these cracks are called Crazing, and they are a sign that…
You know that pottery and ceramic producers use kilns to heat their products and harden them through certain physical and chemical reactions. But you’ve also heard about kiln sitters and may wonder how they are used. A kiln sitter is a control box that regulates…
