How to guides

There are lots of different ways of decorating pottery.  And each of these techniques can be used to put your own individual stamp on a …

Clay is one of nature’s most incredible building blocks.  You can make almost anything out of clay.  It is very versatile and once you grasp …

If you’ve caught the pottery bug, you may well be thinking about setting up a home pottery studio.  There are two unavoidable facts about making …

There is no way around it, clay is messy and sticky.  That’s part of its fun.  But it is less fun trying to get clay …

If you like hand building pottery, then learning how to make a double pinch pot is a game-changer.  It’s a simple technique, but once you …

If you are reading this post, most likely some of your pottery has exploded during firing.  My condolences…it’s sad when it happens, isn’t it?  But …

Painting mugs is a great way to personalize gifts.  It can be a great way to express your creativity, whatever your age.  And it’s a …

This is a step-by-step guide on how to make a teapot.  Making a clay teapot is actually quite a simple process.  But it’s extremely satisfying.  …

Making a pinch pot mug is simple, and like anything the more you practice the easier it will become. Once you have mastered the pinching …

Pinch pots are one of the easiest and fastest ways of hand building pottery.  Once you have mastered the basic pinch pot technique you can …

A sawdust kiln is one of the easiest ways to fire clay at home.  The kiln can be made using a simple brick construction.  It …

Making a DIY propane kiln is a great way to start firing your own pottery.   A lot of the time DIY propane kilns are …