How do you make your pots dry slowly and evenly?
You can better control the drying process of your pieces with the tips in this article.
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Is my pot ready to go into the kiln?
A piece of pottery is ready for the kiln once it is completely dry. In this article, you’ll discover why this is so important, how to tell if it’s dry and what happens to it in the kiln.
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Seven common mistakes in ceramics
Pottery is no easy craft. From choosing the right type of clay to how you position your hands while throwing, there are many elements that you need to pay attention to as a potter. It’s only natural that things sometimes go wrong. Not sure what went wrong at the potter’s wheel? We’ve listed some common mistakes made when throwing on the potter’s wheel.
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The candle holder
Looking for inspiration? How about a candle holder?
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How do you keep your clay studio dust-free?
Working with clay means getting your hands dirty. And your clothes, your work surface, and the rest of your clay studio along with them.
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How do you fire a piece with a lid?
After a lot of checking, adjusting and double-checking, you are absolutely certain: the lid of your piece is just the right shape and size. It fits like a glove! But now your piece still has to dry. And then it has to go into the kil! You worry because what if your pot and lid don’t shrink evenly?
It’s happened to every ceramicist before: that lid that fit like a glove doesn’t fit the pot after firing. What a shame! But what can you actually do to avoid this?
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The tagine
A tagine is a Moroccan stew pot made of earthenware. The tagine consists of a flat dish and a cone-shaped lid.
