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Why Has my Wheel Head Corroded on my Pottery Wheel?
Many people value the aesthetic value of wheel heads. As such, people dedicate their time and resources towards wheel head maintenance. But wheel heads are still prone to corrosion. Perhaps this has left you wondering why has
How to Make Colored Slip – 3 Easy Ways to Color Clay Slip
Colored slip is a great way to decorate your ceramics. But it can be expensive to buy, and you may not find exactly the color that you want. So perhaps you are wondering how to make colored
How to Remove a Pot from the Wheel – Without Crushing It!
So, you’ve just thrown your first pot on the wheel and you are feeling proud. But how on earth do you get it off the wheel without squashing it? This post is all about how to remove
7 Ways to Build a Kiln for Pottery – Easy DIY Kiln Ideas
There are numerous ways to build a kiln for pottery in your backyard. It needn’t be expensive or complicated. In essence, you are making a chamber that can get up to high temperatures and stay there. Disclaimer:
12 Top Tips to Start a Pottery Hobby – A Beginners Guide
If you want to start a pottery hobby, it can be hard to know where to start. Like all new ventures, it can feel like there is an overwhelming amount of information to learn. But take heart,
8 Ways to Fix Handles that Crack on Mugs as Clay Dries
The key to drying pottery clay without cracks is to dry slowly and evenly. Mug handles are notorious for cracking at the joint because drying handles evenly can be tricky. So, what do you do if your
I’m Lesley Milne, the creator of The Pottery Wheel. Like many people, I used the potter’s wheel at school. But then I began to focus on clay sculpture and I left the wheel behind. However, more recently, I found myself being drawn back to pottery and the potters wheel. And so, I have tried to pick up where I left off all those years ago. This blog is a chronicle of what I have learned as I got back into the potters saddle!
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Recent Posts
Why Has my Wheel Head Corroded on my Pottery Wheel?
Many people value the aesthetic value of wheel heads. As such, people dedicate their time and resources towards wheel head maintenance. But wheel heads are still prone to corrosion. Perhaps
How to Make Colored Slip – 3 Easy Ways to Color Clay Slip
Colored slip is a great way to decorate your ceramics. But it can be expensive to buy, and you may not find exactly the color that you want. So perhaps
How to Remove a Pot from the Wheel – Without Crushing It!
So, you’ve just thrown your first pot on the wheel and you are feeling proud. But how on earth do you get it off the wheel without squashing it? This
7 Ways to Build a Kiln for Pottery – Easy DIY Kiln Ideas
There are numerous ways to build a kiln for pottery in your backyard. It needn’t be expensive or complicated. In essence, you are making a chamber that can get up
12 Top Tips to Start a Pottery Hobby – A Beginners Guide
If you want to start a pottery hobby, it can be hard to know where to start. Like all new ventures, it can feel like there is an overwhelming amount
8 Ways to Fix Handles that Crack on Mugs as Clay Dries
The key to drying pottery clay without cracks is to dry slowly and evenly. Mug handles are notorious for cracking at the joint because drying handles evenly can be tricky.
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I’m Lesley Milne, the creator of The Pottery Wheel. Like many people, I used the potter’s wheel at school. But then I began to focus on clay sculpture and I left the wheel behind. However, more recently, I found myself being drawn back to pottery and the potters wheel. And so, I have tried to pick up where I left off all those years ago. This blog is a chronicle of what I have learned as I got back into the potters saddle!
The Pottery Wheel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for site to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. I also may get a small commission from other affiliate programs.
