How to guides

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 …

There are various methods of image transfer onto clay.  However, if you specifically want to transfer photographs onto clay, there is a simple technique that …

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 …

The beauty of hand building pottery is that you can get started without having to fork out for a lot of costly pottery equipment.  It …

Slab plates are easy and very satisfying to make.  This is a simple step-by-step guide on my 3 favorite ways of making slab plates.  These …

I love adding texture to pottery clay and there are countless ways to do this.  However, one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to …

One of the best ways to make slab pottery look well-crafted is to start off using a nice evenly rolled slab of clay.  There are …

Slab built mugs can be lovely to look at and a pleasure to use.  And yet, making a well-crafted slab mug is a simple process.  …

Whilst you can freestyle it when making slab pottery, it often works out best when you use a template.  And mugs are no exception to …

Also known as Boleslawiec pottery, Polish pottery is among the finest and most valuable types of pottery. It originates from a Polish village called Boleslawiec, …

Rolling a nice, even slab is essential for slab building pottery.  However, a common problem when learning to roll slabs of clay is to find …

Saggar Firing In the past, the term ‘saggar’ referred to a container that pottery was fired in.  These containers were made of heat-resistant, refractory material.  …