Wheel throwing versus handbuilding: what do you choose?
Time to compare: what are the pros and cons of wheel throwing versus handbuilding?
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Glazing pottery: 3 tips for beginners
Glazing pottery is an art in itself. Especially if you combine different glazes. We’re sharing 3 tips for beginners.
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Making pottery at home: here’s how to get started!
What do you need to start learning pottery at home? A potter’s wheel, a kiln, a work surface and an online course from the Cursist. Discover all of our tips here!
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When is a glaze food safe?
Pottery offers a world of possibilities. Do you want simple and functional? Or do you have a unique artistic vision? No limits, anything goes: it’s up to you what you want to make. Except there is actually one limit you can’t ignore: if you’re making tableware, you have to make sure your work is food safe. And that means taking a few things into account.
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Oxidation firing versus reduction firing
No ceramics without a ceramic kiln. Depending on the type of ceramic kiln you have, you can either do an oxidation firing or a reduction firing and thus influence the result.
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Is pottery an expensive hobby?
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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Pottery: get a head start with this handy overview
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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The many benefits of making pottery
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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What is clay slip and how do you use it?
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.
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How does a kiln work?
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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