In order to make pottery, you need to fire your clay to turn them into ceramic. Having a reliable kiln that can reach temperatures that are high enough is crucial for success. Heating some pots might sound easy, but it’s crucial to use the right temperature, the right thermal ramp rate, and even heating. If…
Pottery has been around for thousands of years. For some it’s a passion and for others a fun hobby. There are many ways to get into pottery and start throwing your first pot, even if you have no prior experience. So here are 10 different ways to explore your newfound interest in pottery. 1) Pottery…
When you’re a potter, one of the most important questions you have to ask yourself is “how hot does my kiln need to be?” The temperature of your kiln will determine the characteristics of your finished pieces, so it’s important to get it just right. In this blog post, I’ll go over how hot an…
In recent years many people have started to pick up pottery from the comfort of their own homes. However, as a new potter, you’ll quickly realize that firing your pieces without a kiln is difficult. Moreover, even a small pottery kiln is a big investment you are probably not willing to make as a beginner….
Setting up your own personal pottery studio at home takes a fair amount of planning and investment. So before you start any renovations or make any major decisions, it’s important to know what to expect. A realistic plan, a sound budget, and the ability to make some tough choices are all crucial for successfully starting…
Whether it’s the holiday season or if someone’s birthday is coming up, it’s not easy to find gifts for a potter if you have little experience in pottery yourself. What do you actually need for pottery? And what would be an affordable yet useful present? Here are our 10 best gifts for potters or anyone…
Regardless if it’s on a plate, bowl, or perhaps your favorite coffee mug, you have probably seen some pottery with small cracks before. Although these hairline cracks are quite common on old pieces, a lot of people don’t really know what causes it or what to do about it. But finding these fine lines on…
There are several different types of ceramics. But stoneware and porcelain are the most common. Regardless if you are looking to buy a new dinner set or if you want to pick up pottery, it’s important to know the differences between these two. So let’s take a look at the most important differences! Differences between…
If you want to practice pottery at home, one of the biggest investments you will have to make is a good kiln. Most types of clay need to be fired above a 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is a much higher temperature than your standard kiln or oven can reach. So let’s take a look at…
One of the most frequently asked questions by beginners is how hard it is to learn pottery. Pottery is completely different from other hobbies such as tennis, painting, or gardening, so it’s not that strange that so many people have this question. Pottery is not very hard to learn. Most people can learn all the…
