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    • Choosing Your Pottery Clay – Best Pottery Clay For Beginners
    • 21 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Making Pottery Every Potter Should Know 
    • 21 Pottery Wheel Throwing Tips
    • 21 Essential Underglaze Tips for Pottery
    • How I Started Making Pottery at Home – My Guide for New Potters 
    • What is Greenware Ceramics: Understanding Its Role in Pottery
    • Is Raku Pottery Expensive to Make?
    • 30 Beginner Pottery Wheel Projects | With Easy Instructional Videos
    • How to Dispose of Pottery Clay Water | 3 Proven Methods
    • 10 Tips on How to Become a Successful and Confident Potter
    • How To Make Colored Clay For Pottery – A 6-Step Clay Coloring Guide
    • 21 Tips for Hand Building Pottery
    • Pottery Clay Extruders – Uses and Functions
    • Is Raku Pottery Waterproof: Sealing Raku Ceramics
    • Is Raku Pottery Food Safe: What You Need to Know
    • Can Pottery Clay Be Frozen
    • Stoneware Clay Vs. Porcelain Clay – Details and Facts Explained
    • 21 Pottery Clay Slip Questions Answered
    • What Is Potters Clay Made Of – Pottery Clay Ingredients Explained
    • How to Store Pottery Clay
    • How to Prevent Pottery Clay From Cracking While Drying
    • How to Throw Clay on the Pottery Wheel: A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide
    • How To Use a Pottery Kick Wheel (Ultimate Guide)
    • 7 Best Surfaces for Hand Building
    • How To Do Pottery With Long Nails – 5 Tips To Remember
    • How To Use Bats on a Pottery Wheel | Types – Usage – Storage
    • Can Air-Dry Clay Be Used on the Pottery Wheel – 3 Brands Tested
    • What Causes Pinholes in Pottery Glaze and How To Prevent Them
    • What Is the Difference Between Stoneware and Earthenware Clay
    • Can Broken Pottery be Repaired?
    • Pottery Wheel Positions and Posture – All You Need to Know
    • How to Make Kiln Cookies in 6 Easy Steps – With a Video
    • Can Handmade Pottery Go In The Dishwasher?
    • How to Make Pottery – 8 Step Pottery Making Process
    • How to Start a Home Pottery Studio
    • Which Direction Should a Potters Wheel Turn
    • Online vs In-Person Pottery Classes – A Beginners Guide
    • Are Pottery and Ceramics The Same Thing
    • Plain Clay Slip
    • Colored Clay Slip
    • 11 Problems Centering Clay and Easy Ways to Fix Them
    • 21 Kiln Questions Answered
    • 9 Common Pottery Wheel Mistakes and How to Fix Them
    • Wax Resist Tips | Protect – Decorate – Design
    • What Are Sponges Used for in Ceramics?
    • The Four Types of Clay
    • What Is Wax Resist in Pottery Used For
    • Why Every New Potter Should Take a Pottery Class
    • What To Wear When Doing Pottery
  • Product ReviewsExpand
    • The Original Giffin Grip and Giffin Grip Mini – Review and Comparison
    • Giffin Grip vs. Bailey Quick Trim 2: The Detailed Differences 
    • Brent CXC Pottery Wheel – OWNERS REVIEW – Buyers Guide
    • Skytou Pottery Wheel Pottery Forming Machine – OWNERS REVIEW
    • Speedball Artista Pottery Wheel – Owners Review Buyers Guide
    • Pottery Wheels Reviewed
    • Shimpo Ceramics Rebranding – A Huge Undertaking
    • The Ultimate Edger Pottery Making Multi-Tool Review
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    • Gift Ideas for Potters – Pottery Crafters Gift Guide
    • 10 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Pottery Wheel
    • Pottery That Sells Well – 9 Pieces All Potters Should Make and Sell
    • Ultimate Pottery Glazing Tools & Supplies Guide
    • Buying a Pottery Kiln | Facts Features and What to Consider
    • Choosing an Electric Kiln – A Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide
    • Choosing a Pottery Wheel – Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide for Beginners
    • Best Pottery Tool Sets Under $18
    • Best Glaze Brush Sets
  • Projects & SuppliesExpand
    • Berry Bowl
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    • Bowl with Chopstick Holes
    • Berry Bowl
    • Cat Bowl
    • Casserole Dish
    • Ceramic Citrus Juicer
    • Creamer
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    • Incense Holder
    • Kitchen Utensil Holder
    • Mortar and Pestle
    • Mug with a Gallery Lid
    • Piggy Bank
    • Succulent Plant Holder
    • Sugar Bowl
    • Toothpick Holder
    • Vase
    • Yarn Bowl
    • Plain Clay Slip
    • Colored Clay Slip
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    • Can Pottery Glaze Be Frozen
    • Do You Have to Glaze Pottery  
    • What is Glaze Made of — Ceramic Glaze Ingredients
    • Is Pottery Food Safe Without Glaze?
    • Do You Need a Kiln to Glaze Pottery at Home 
    • How to Remove Glaze From Pottery
    • How to Choose Pottery Glaze – A Beginner Glaze Guide
    • What Is Crazing in Ceramics and How To Prevent It!
    • Can You Bisque and Glaze Fire Pottery at the Same Time?
    • Sponge Glazing
    • Glaze Grinding
    • Applying Underglaze on Greenware vs Bisqueware – Which Is Best
    • What is The Difference Between Glaze and Underglaze
    • Underglazing with Split Cups For a Marbling Effect – A Step-by-Step Guide  
    • Can You Layer Underglaze
    • How Do You Mix Underglazes / Tips to Mix Underglazes
    • Underglazing Pottery | Glazing Tips Tools and Ideas
    • Bubble Glazing
    • Sponge Underglazing
    • Sponge Glazing Ombre Glazing
    • What Is Slip Trailing | Glazing Tips Tools and Ideas
  • Kiln TipsExpand
    • Kiln Maintenance Guide: Tips for Top Performance  
    • The Differences Between a Raku and Electric Kiln Explained
    • What Is the Difference Between a Gas and Electric Kiln
    • What Temperature Do I Bisque Fire Pottery Clay To?
    • Is it Recommended that a Pottery Kiln Be Vented?
    • The Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Kiln Problems
    • Are Pottery Kilns Safe – Beginner Kiln Questions
    • How To Use a Pottery Kiln at Home – 13 Tips To Remember
    • What Is A Kiln Sitter? Everything You Need To Know
    • At What Temperature Can You Open a Pottery Kiln?
    • What Is Kiln Wash – Kiln Shelf Protection Guide
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Product Reviews

The Original Giffin Grip and Giffin Grip Mini – Review and Comparison

ByMarie

Are you a Potter looking for a recentering tool to help you save some time? The Giffin Grip Original and The Giffin Grip Mini are great self-centering tools that many potters use to recenter their clay pieces. The main difference between the Original Giffin Grip…

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Giffin Grip vs. Bailey Quick Trim 2: The Detailed Differences 

ByMarie

The Giffin Grip and Bailey Quick Trim 2 are great tools for holding clay that many potters use to trim their clay pieces. This Giffin Grip vs. Bailey Quick Trim 2 Review will show you which one is the best for your needs. The main…

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Product Reviews

Speedball Artista Pottery Wheel – Owners Review Buyers Guide

ByMarie

As a Speedball Artista tabletop pottery wheel owner, I can say without a doubt that this is a good purchase for beginners, professionals, and hobbyists alike. Speedball became the Artista portable pottery wheel manufacturer when it was acquired by Creative Industries back in 2009. This…

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Product Reviews

Brent CXC Pottery Wheel – OWNERS REVIEW – Buyers Guide

ByMarie

I have used the Brent CXC Pottery Wheel almost every day for over six years now. I use it as my primary wheel and have come to love its smooth, durable turning action. The Brent CXC Pottery Wheel is a great wheel regardless of your…

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Product Reviews

Pottery Wheel Pottery Forming Machine – OWNERS REVIEW

ByMarie

You may be new to pottery making or a seasoned potter looking for a second wheel. Do you find yourself looking for other options than the classic pottery wheel? The Pottery wheel machine offers an affordable option to create your own ceramics. Find out how this…

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Pottery Wheels Reviewed

ByMarie

Before buying a Pottery Wheel, you need important information with Details, Features, and Specs. It’s essential to do lots of research to work out what specifications you need your Wheel to have. Understanding the available options will also allow you to compare the features of…

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  • Essential Features of a Pottery Wheel
  • Speedball Artista Portable Read 👉 Full Review
  • Nidec-Shimpo Aspire Tabletop Wheel
  • Freestanding Pottery Wheels
  • Brent C Pottery Wheel
  • Speedball Clay Boss Pottery Wheel
  • Skutt Prodigy Pottery Wheel
  • Skutt Legend Pottery Wheel
  • Nidec – Shimpo RK Whisper Wheel
  • Nidec – Shimpo VL Whisper Potter's Wheel
  • Pacifica GT-400 Pottery Wheel
  • Final Thoughts
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  • Beginner Info
    • Choosing Your Pottery Clay – Best Pottery Clay For Beginners
    • 21 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Making Pottery Every Potter Should Know 
    • 21 Pottery Wheel Throwing Tips
    • 21 Essential Underglaze Tips for Pottery
    • How I Started Making Pottery at Home – My Guide for New Potters 
    • What is Greenware Ceramics: Understanding Its Role in Pottery
    • Is Raku Pottery Expensive to Make?
    • 30 Beginner Pottery Wheel Projects | With Easy Instructional Videos
    • How to Dispose of Pottery Clay Water | 3 Proven Methods
    • 10 Tips on How to Become a Successful and Confident Potter
    • How To Make Colored Clay For Pottery – A 6-Step Clay Coloring Guide
    • 21 Tips for Hand Building Pottery
    • Pottery Clay Extruders – Uses and Functions
    • Is Raku Pottery Waterproof: Sealing Raku Ceramics
    • Is Raku Pottery Food Safe: What You Need to Know
    • Can Pottery Clay Be Frozen
    • Stoneware Clay Vs. Porcelain Clay – Details and Facts Explained
    • 21 Pottery Clay Slip Questions Answered
    • What Is Potters Clay Made Of – Pottery Clay Ingredients Explained
    • How to Store Pottery Clay
    • How to Prevent Pottery Clay From Cracking While Drying
    • How to Throw Clay on the Pottery Wheel: A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide
    • How To Use a Pottery Kick Wheel (Ultimate Guide)
    • 7 Best Surfaces for Hand Building
    • How To Do Pottery With Long Nails – 5 Tips To Remember
    • How To Use Bats on a Pottery Wheel | Types – Usage – Storage
    • Can Air-Dry Clay Be Used on the Pottery Wheel – 3 Brands Tested
    • What Causes Pinholes in Pottery Glaze and How To Prevent Them
    • What Is the Difference Between Stoneware and Earthenware Clay
    • Can Broken Pottery be Repaired?
    • Pottery Wheel Positions and Posture – All You Need to Know
    • How to Make Kiln Cookies in 6 Easy Steps – With a Video
    • Can Handmade Pottery Go In The Dishwasher?
    • How to Make Pottery – 8 Step Pottery Making Process
    • How to Start a Home Pottery Studio
    • Which Direction Should a Potters Wheel Turn
    • Online vs In-Person Pottery Classes – A Beginners Guide
    • Are Pottery and Ceramics The Same Thing
    • Plain Clay Slip
    • Colored Clay Slip
    • 11 Problems Centering Clay and Easy Ways to Fix Them
    • 21 Kiln Questions Answered
    • 9 Common Pottery Wheel Mistakes and How to Fix Them
    • Wax Resist Tips | Protect – Decorate – Design
    • What Are Sponges Used for in Ceramics?
    • The Four Types of Clay
    • What Is Wax Resist in Pottery Used For
    • Why Every New Potter Should Take a Pottery Class
    • What To Wear When Doing Pottery
  • Product Reviews
    • The Original Giffin Grip and Giffin Grip Mini – Review and Comparison
    • Giffin Grip vs. Bailey Quick Trim 2: The Detailed Differences 
    • Brent CXC Pottery Wheel – OWNERS REVIEW – Buyers Guide
    • Skytou Pottery Wheel Pottery Forming Machine – OWNERS REVIEW
    • Speedball Artista Pottery Wheel – Owners Review Buyers Guide
    • Pottery Wheels Reviewed
    • Shimpo Ceramics Rebranding – A Huge Undertaking
    • The Ultimate Edger Pottery Making Multi-Tool Review
  • Buyer Guides
    • Gift Ideas for Potters – Pottery Crafters Gift Guide
    • 10 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Pottery Wheel
    • Pottery That Sells Well – 9 Pieces All Potters Should Make and Sell
    • Ultimate Pottery Glazing Tools & Supplies Guide
    • Buying a Pottery Kiln | Facts Features and What to Consider
    • Choosing an Electric Kiln – A Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide
    • Choosing a Pottery Wheel – Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide for Beginners
    • Best Pottery Tool Sets Under $18
    • Best Glaze Brush Sets
  • Projects & Supplies
    • Berry Bowl
    • Bowl with Chopstick Holes
    • Bowl with Chopstick Holes
    • Berry Bowl
    • Cat Bowl
    • Casserole Dish
    • Ceramic Citrus Juicer
    • Creamer
    • Honey Jar
    • Incense Holder
    • Kitchen Utensil Holder
    • Mortar and Pestle
    • Mug with a Gallery Lid
    • Piggy Bank
    • Succulent Plant Holder
    • Sugar Bowl
    • Toothpick Holder
    • Vase
    • Yarn Bowl
    • Plain Clay Slip
    • Colored Clay Slip
  • Glazing
    • Can Pottery Glaze Be Frozen
    • Do You Have to Glaze Pottery  
    • What is Glaze Made of — Ceramic Glaze Ingredients
    • Is Pottery Food Safe Without Glaze?
    • Do You Need a Kiln to Glaze Pottery at Home 
    • How to Remove Glaze From Pottery
    • How to Choose Pottery Glaze – A Beginner Glaze Guide
    • What Is Crazing in Ceramics and How To Prevent It!
    • Can You Bisque and Glaze Fire Pottery at the Same Time?
    • Sponge Glazing
    • Glaze Grinding
    • Applying Underglaze on Greenware vs Bisqueware – Which Is Best
    • What is The Difference Between Glaze and Underglaze
    • Underglazing with Split Cups For a Marbling Effect – A Step-by-Step Guide  
    • Can You Layer Underglaze
    • How Do You Mix Underglazes / Tips to Mix Underglazes
    • Underglazing Pottery | Glazing Tips Tools and Ideas
    • Bubble Glazing
    • Sponge Underglazing
    • Sponge Glazing Ombre Glazing
    • What Is Slip Trailing | Glazing Tips Tools and Ideas
  • Kiln Tips
    • Kiln Maintenance Guide: Tips for Top Performance  
    • The Differences Between a Raku and Electric Kiln Explained
    • What Is the Difference Between a Gas and Electric Kiln
    • What Temperature Do I Bisque Fire Pottery Clay To?
    • Is it Recommended that a Pottery Kiln Be Vented?
    • The Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Kiln Problems
    • Are Pottery Kilns Safe – Beginner Kiln Questions
    • How To Use a Pottery Kiln at Home – 13 Tips To Remember
    • What Is A Kiln Sitter? Everything You Need To Know
    • At What Temperature Can You Open a Pottery Kiln?
    • What Is Kiln Wash – Kiln Shelf Protection Guide
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