Beginner info

Stoneware is a very durable ceramic material and lots of kitchenware and dinnerware are made out of it.  It’s great for prepping and serving food.  …

Before you heat something in the microwave, it’s always a good idea to check if the dish is microwave safe.  But what about stoneware? Stoneware …

The Roseville Pottery Company was well known for consistently producing high-quality pottery with unique patterns and styles. The operations began in the 1890s, whereby it …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

There are lots of different ways to make nice even smooth clay slabs for slab pottery.  One way to make a slab is to use …