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What is Glaze Firing? – All About Glaze Firing Pottery
Firing clay is the process of turning it from clay into ceramic material. Most of the time pottery is fired twice, and the second firing is called glaze firing. So, what exactly is glaze firing? The first
3 Stages of Firing Clay – A Beginners Guide to Firing Pottery
Firing pottery can seem like a mysterious process to the new potter. There are lots of technical terms that can sound quite foreign. So, I thought it would be helpful to write an overview of the stages
How Long Does a Bisque Firing Take? – 6 Factors at Play
When I first started firing my own pots, one of my questions was how long does a bisque firing take? This can be a pressing question if you are up against a deadline or excited to see
Firing Greenware to Bisque – 11 Tips on Bisque Firing Pottery
When I first got my kiln, I had no idea how to use it. The first hurdle was to learn about firing greenware to bisque. It was a bit of a learning curve for me and some
Pottery Plaster Vs Plaster of Paris – Which to Use?
Plaster has lots of uses to potters. For example, it can be used, for mold making, casting, and making damp boxes. But there are a lot of different types of plaster. And if you are trying to
4 Potter’s Choice Glaze Problems – And How I Solved Them
I really like the look of flowing glazes, so when I first saw the Potter’s Choice range, I loved them. When I began to use them, I had a few difficulties and I wasn’t getting the results
I’m Lesley Milne, the creator of The Pottery Wheel. Like many people, I used the potter’s wheel at school. But then I began to focus on clay sculpture and I left the wheel behind. However, more recently, I found myself being drawn back to pottery and the potters wheel. And so, I have tried to pick up where I left off all those years ago. This blog is a chronicle of what I have learned as I got back into the potters saddle!
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Recent Posts
What is Glaze Firing? – All About Glaze Firing Pottery
Firing clay is the process of turning it from clay into ceramic material. Most of the time pottery is fired twice, and the second firing is called glaze firing. So,
3 Stages of Firing Clay – A Beginners Guide to Firing Pottery
Firing pottery can seem like a mysterious process to the new potter. There are lots of technical terms that can sound quite foreign. So, I thought it would be helpful
How Long Does a Bisque Firing Take? – 6 Factors at Play
When I first started firing my own pots, one of my questions was how long does a bisque firing take? This can be a pressing question if you are up
Firing Greenware to Bisque – 11 Tips on Bisque Firing Pottery
When I first got my kiln, I had no idea how to use it. The first hurdle was to learn about firing greenware to bisque. It was a bit of
Pottery Plaster Vs Plaster of Paris – Which to Use?
Plaster has lots of uses to potters. For example, it can be used, for mold making, casting, and making damp boxes. But there are a lot of different types of
4 Potter’s Choice Glaze Problems – And How I Solved Them
I really like the look of flowing glazes, so when I first saw the Potter’s Choice range, I loved them. When I began to use them, I had a few
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I’m Lesley Milne, the creator of The Pottery Wheel. Like many people, I used the potter’s wheel at school. But then I began to focus on clay sculpture and I left the wheel behind. However, more recently, I found myself being drawn back to pottery and the potters wheel. And so, I have tried to pick up where I left off all those years ago. This blog is a chronicle of what I have learned as I got back into the potters saddle!
The Pottery Wheel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for site to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. I also may get a small commission from other affiliate programs.
