For those considering starting out with clay, the beginning can be quite overwhelming. You need quite a lot of tools, and that raises an important question: what does it all cost?
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Confidently start your journey as a potter with this handy overview. Get to know tips, tricks, essential supplies and our online courses.
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It’s addictive, it’s relaxing, and it’s a way to challenge yourself. You probably knew that already. But did you also know that making pottery is good for your health?
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From coarse and extremely durable to smooth and delicate, clay comes in many different types. On top of that, each type of clay can take different shapes: from dry clay powder to liquid slip. The key to these different shapes is simple: water.
What is clay slip and how do you use it? Read More »
You can’t have pottery without a kiln. But how does it actually work? And what is the difference between an electric kiln and one that uses fuel? Time for a short explanation.
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When you hear pottery, you might think pottery wheel. But there are many other ways to turn clay into a beautiful piece of pottery. For example, there are a lot of handbuilding techniques you can do with only your hands and your clay. Let’s take a look at one of them: coil building.
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From tiny adorable egg cup to grand, impressive vase: a crucial step for any project is to centre your clay. Because if you don’t get this step right, it will only get more difficult from here on out. Are you having trouble centring your clay? We’ve made a list of the most common mistakes and how to fix them.
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A dull color, strange bubbles, weird creases … A lot can go wrong when glazing ceramics. That’s why we’ve gathered a few tips hat can help guide your way.
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A handmade oven dish, breakfast bowl or coffee mug is a lot more precious than the tableware you’ve bought in the store. So you’re more careful with it, because accidents happen. And so you wonder: is it really a good idea to put your ceramic creations in the microwave?
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A piece of pottery is ready to go into the kiln once it’s completely dry. In this article you’ll discover why it’s so important for it to be dry, how you can tell whether it’s dry, and what happens to it when it’s in the kiln.
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