Pinholes in pottery glaze are one of the most common glaze defects you will encounter. They can be tricky to resolve because they are often caused by more than one factor. However, through a process of elimination, you can often find the main culprit and fix your pinholing issue. It may just take a bit…
Pinholes in pottery glaze can ruin the look of a piece. They are a pest and a disappointment when you unload the kiln. But a more pressing question is whether pinholes in glaze are food safe. Can the affected pots be used, or do they need to go into the trash? It’s often said that…
Applying glaze is a learning curve. It can be tricky to control exactly how much you apply. This article is about what can happen if you put too much glaze on pottery. If you put too thick an application of glaze on pottery, several things can occur. The glaze may crack and flake off as…
At the moment, pottery is enjoying a surge in popularity, with many people embracing it as a creative outlet. This can sometimes eclipse the vast history of pottery and its incredible influence over thousands of years. But how has the humble pot changed the course of history over the years and across the globe? And…
There are many different reasons why your glaze is not sticking to your bisque pottery. Maybe it looks fine when you apply it and it is damp, but it flakes off as it dries. Or maybe it’s simply rolling off the bisqueware as you try to apply it. Luckily, there is always a solution, it…
Delft pottery has a rich history and it is certainly sought-after among collectors. But exactly how much is delft pottery worth? The value of delft pottery depends on a number of factors and these affect the price considerably. Some pieces will sell for a few hundred dollars and others will fetch a price in the…
Pottery marks can be a good way of helping us to figure out where and when a piece of pottery was made, and who made it. Delft pottery marks are no exception and can be useful in enabling us to establish the history and value of a piece of Delftware. The Delft pottery factories started…
If you want to identify Delft pottery, it is helpful to have a checklist of features to look out for. One important way to identify Delft pottery is to look at the marks on the underside of the piece. However, not all Delftware bears a mark, and even when it does, not all of these…
Pottery has been made in Delft for hundreds of years. When we talk about Delft pottery we are often referring to the ceramic ware that is decorated in iconic blue and white colors. These decorations often depict traditional Dutch themes and designs. But how is delft pottery made? And how has the production method changed…