If you are starting out making pottery, or if you want to buy some ceramic dinnerware, you have probably heard the term ‘stoneware’. But what is stoneware and what are the advantages of using it? As a potter, I use stoneware clay every day, so I thought I’d write a helpful guide covering its best…
It seems to me that everything tastes better when you eat or drink from handmade ceramics. But how do you look after it and is pottery dishwasher safe? In this guide, I’ll be looking at some of the dos and don’ts of washing your pottery. But first, to quickly answer the main question about dishwasher…
One of the terms that you may hear applied to clay is the word ‘greenware’. But what is greenware and what exactly can you do with it? The term greenware refers to clay that has been shaped into its desired form but that has not yet been fired in a kiln. Greenware consists of 3 different…
If you want to make pottery that you can eat off or drink from, you need to use food safe clay. The problem is that it can be confusing because there are a lot of different types and brands of clay available to purchase. This article looks at what types of clay are food safe…
The only way to get better at making pottery on a wheel is to practice as often as you can. The best way to do this is to buy your own pottery wheel. And, if you are starting out, you probably don’t want to spend a fortune. But is buying a cheap pottery wheel a…
Perhaps you are an antique enthusiast, or maybe you love pottery. Either way, if you think you have spotted or own some Roseville pottery, you may be wondering exactly how to identify Roseville pottery for certain. Identifying antique pieces of pottery may be a painstaking process. Despite this, Roseville pottery has unique features that make…
It’s beautiful and highly prized, but is Roseville Pottery valuable? Here are 6 key factors that affect the value of this lovely pottery.
Silica dust is a real concern for lots of potters. But just how long does silica dust stay in the air, and how concerned should you be?
Slab pottery is very versatile. Slabs can be used for anything from dainty ceramic earrings to huge garden planters. So, I thought I’d put together a list of my favorite slab pottery ideas. I hope you find these projects as inspiring as I do. Slab Pottery Ideas I’m aiming below to give you an overview…
