Kilns are expensive and take up space.  If you are new to pottery, you may not want to invest in a kiln yet.  And you …

I have an electric wheel with a reverse switch.  When I first started using it, I began throwing with the wheel going clockwise.  It made …

Wrist pain can sabotage your pottery work. Here are some simple and effective changes to your technique that may help you carry on potting.

Life is busy and having somewhere to store half-finished pottery for a week or a few days is handy.  You may have heard about a …

The wheel I have is quite low to the ground, and I’m quite tall.  I found myself hunching and my wrists felt awkward.  So I …

We have all been there as beginners.  We are sure that the clay is centered. It’s looking good and it feels smooth and even.   …

For many years I focussed on sculpture, and I cast most of those pieces in plaster rather than firing them.  And when I started to …

If you have heard potters talking about grogged clay, it may have left you thinking about a festive alcoholic drink.  This is not however what …

Clay that you buy generally has the right water content.  Also, it is free from debris and air pockets.  However, potters generate waste whilst they …

So, you are getting ready to throw your first pot on the potter’s wheel.  You have heard that it can be difficult to center clay …

Many potters have had the disappointing experience at least one time of their pottery exploding in the kiln.  The beauty of pottery is that you …

Underglaze and glaze do have some shared properties and functions.  However, there are significant differences.  After a bit of investigation, I discovered the following: Underglaze …