Sometimes the glaze doesn’t want to cooperate. Everything seems totally ok when you apply it, but then it comes off flake by flake as it dries. Or maybe even applying it doesn’t work as planned?
Why does your glaze come off your piece? Read More »
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.
Pottery that adds light Read More »
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 »
A good rule of thumb is to wear clothes that you wouldn’t be too upset about if you couldn’t get them clean. And there are more tips we can give you.
What should you wear behind the pottery wheel? Read More »
For many pottery projects, you need to attach two clay components to each other. We explain step by step how you do so successfully, using the slip and score method.
How do you attach different clay components to each other? Read More »
Your latest creation is all done. Congrats! You’ve made this with your own two hands. And now the question is: did you sign it yet?
What methods are there to sign your work? Read More »
Making pottery can be taxing on your body, and it would be a shame if working with clay became painful. That’s why this article contains a list of tips that help you remain pain-free!
Ergonomics for potters Read More »
To protect your expensive kiln plates from dripping glaze, it’s best to give them a protective coating with kiln plate protector, also known as batwash.
Kiln Plate Protector Read More »
What’s the better option: online pottery lessons or a ‘live’ class in a studio?
Pottery lessons: better online or in person? Read More »
Testing, testing, and more testing! You can’t avoid it. For every clay you use you’ll need to make a test tile. It helps you chart the shrinkage and colour of the clay, and test your underglazes, engobes and glazes.
Making test tiles Read More »
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