Why Has my Wheel Head Corroded on my Pottery Wheel?
Many people value the aesthetic value of wheel heads. As such, people dedicate their time and resources towards wheel head maintenance. But wheel heads are still prone to corrosion. Perhaps this has left you wondering why has my wheel head
7 Ways to Build a Kiln for Pottery – Easy DIY Kiln Ideas
There are numerous ways to build a kiln for pottery in your backyard. It needn’t be expensive or complicated. In essence, you are making a chamber that can get up to high temperatures and stay there. Disclaimer: This article is
8 Ways to Fix Handles that Crack on Mugs as Clay Dries
The key to drying pottery clay without cracks is to dry slowly and evenly. Mug handles are notorious for cracking at the joint because drying handles evenly can be tricky. So, what do you do if your mug handle has
Can You Keep Your Pottery Outdoors? Protecting Your Pots
Pottery and sculpture can be a beautiful addition to an outside space. However outdoor conditions are not ideal for fired clay. Factors like the heat, the cold, rain, etc can affect your pottery resulting in wear and tear. So, should
13 Clay Wedging Surface Ideas – That Will Save You Money
A purpose-built wedging table is an additional expense that you might want to avoid. If this is the case, then don’t stress. There are lots of inexpensive simple ways of finding the perfect clay wedging surface for your studio. A
What Are Kiln Cookies? Protect Your Shelves with Kiln Patties
You may have heard of kiln cookies and wondered what they are and what they do. This post is all about the humble kiln cookie. Also known as patties, the kiln cookie is firing essential and handy kiln saver. Once
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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Why Has my Wheel Head Corroded on my Pottery Wheel?
Many people value the aesthetic value of wheel heads. As such, people dedicate their time and resources towards wheel head maintenance. But wheel heads are still prone to corrosion. Perhaps
7 Ways to Build a Kiln for Pottery – Easy DIY Kiln Ideas
There are numerous ways to build a kiln for pottery in your backyard. It needn’t be expensive or complicated. In essence, you are making a chamber that can get up
8 Ways to Fix Handles that Crack on Mugs as Clay Dries
The key to drying pottery clay without cracks is to dry slowly and evenly. Mug handles are notorious for cracking at the joint because drying handles evenly can be tricky.
Can You Keep Your Pottery Outdoors? Protecting Your Pots
Pottery and sculpture can be a beautiful addition to an outside space. However outdoor conditions are not ideal for fired clay. Factors like the heat, the cold, rain, etc can
13 Clay Wedging Surface Ideas – That Will Save You Money
A purpose-built wedging table is an additional expense that you might want to avoid. If this is the case, then don’t stress. There are lots of inexpensive simple ways of
What Are Kiln Cookies? Protect Your Shelves with Kiln Patties
You may have heard of kiln cookies and wondered what they are and what they do. This post is all about the humble kiln cookie. Also known as patties, the
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!
