Filigree
The term filigree is primarily associated with jewelry and other fine metalwork.
The soup bowl
A soup, a small salad or a modest portion of pasta…. in a soup bowl it fits perfectly in your hand.
How do you rehydrate a dry pot?
It can happen. You were planning to finish that vase tomorrow, but you didn’t get around to it.
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Chess board and pieces
Chess, checkers, backgammon… A handmade board game, now that’s an original project!
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How to recycle clay at home and ensure you never throw away a scrap again
From clay slurry and trimmings to failed pots, you’ll never throw any of it away again. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to recycle clay at home, dry it on plasterboard and prepare it for the wheel.
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Making test tiles
Testing, testing, testing! It’s unavoidable. For every type of clay that you use, you’ll need to make a test tile. This will help you to chart the shrinkage and colour of the clay, as well as testing your underglazes, engobes and glazes.
Masking with tape
Want to create clean lines? What you need is (masking) tape. It helps you create perfectly straight colour blocks, even if you don’t have a steady hand.