How to guides

Making a clay vase is a fun project and they can become the centerpiece in a room.  These three clay vase ideas are easy to …

Nerikomi pottery is a particular way of working with colored clay to create striking patterns.  In this article, we will look at 3 simple ways …

Using clay that’s in good condition makes pottery making a lot easier.  To keep it in good shape it’s important to know how to store …

Joining pieces of clay can be tricky.  Clay seams can split or crack as the clay dries or is fired and handles can separate.  Luckily …

This is an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide on how to make a ceramic slab box.  Once you have learned the process below you can adapt it …

If your pottery has cracked whilst it is drying, don’t worry, all is not lost.  Here are 3 things you can do to fix cracks …

If you have started making pottery, sooner or later you will need to join two pieces of clay together.  Maybe you need to attach a …

Buying clay from a pottery supplier is easy, but learning to make clay from dirt is incredibly satisfying.  If you have ever been curious about …

Making a clock that works accurately and looks nice may seem tricky, but DIY clocks are actually very simple.  I love working with clay slabs, …

Flat pieces of clay, are prone to losing their shape and curling up when they dry or when they are fired.  This can happen regardless …

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 …