Shinogi
A Japanese decoration technique that you apply to leather-hard clay.
Sometimes the glaze on your piece looks quite different from the glaze on your test tile. Why is that?
Why does my glaze look different than on the test tile? Read More »
Working with clay is popular. More and more people are discovering how much fun it is to experiment with your hands in the clay, and afterwards admire your handmade piece.
Humans and ceramics: what can we learn from our pots? Read More »
One technique to bring relief into your work is to wash away porcelain. You can use shellac, cold wax or acrylic medium to apply a drawing.
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A fun little project to make yourself with clay: Christmas tree ornaments.
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In this article we’ve collected a ton of pottery inspiration, both shapes and techniques, all to do with the theme of light and cosiness.
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Want to start wheel throwing at home? We’ll give you some tips for buying a secondhand pottery wheel.
Buying a secondhand potter’s wheel: what to look out for? Read More »
As a ceramicist, you often have to join two pieces of clay together. Here, we explain how to do this using the ‘slip and score’ method, step by step.
How do you join different pieces of clay together? Read More »