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What is Pottery Clay Made Of? – Getting The Dirt on Pottery Clay
If you are a potter, or simply own some pottery, you may have wondered what is pottery clay made of? You need not wonder anymore, in this article we will dive into this topic and discuss the
Melting Marbles in Pottery – Pretty Ways to Fuse Glass onto Clay
One of the first pieces of pottery I made in pre-school involved melting marbles in pottery. However, mixing glass with ceramics is not just for kid’s projects. It is a technique much used by potters and can
Can You Put Wet Clay in The Kiln? – Avoid it Exploding!
It can be daunting learning how to fire pottery. There are lots of factors to think about. And you may have found yourself wondering if you can put wet clay in the kiln. Or perhaps you are
Is Pottery Clay Eco-Friendly? – or is it Costing the Earth?
For many years, humans have been making jewelry, vases, plates, jugs, and drinking vessels out of clay. And still today, given the vast variety of materials available, clay is one of the most beautiful and durable options.
How to Make Marbled Pottery – 4 Easy Ways to Marble Clay
The first time I saw marbled clay I was intrigued and I wanted to know how it was done. It’s a beautiful way of blending colors on your pottery. So, I wanted to write about the different
How to Get Glaze Off Kiln Shelves? – Easy Glaze Removal
Finding that your glaze has run off your pottery and onto the kiln shelf is not unusual. Especially if you are just learning to glaze your potter, or using an unfamiliar glaze. Most potters have a kiln
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
What is Pottery Clay Made Of? – Getting The Dirt on Pottery Clay
If you are a potter, or simply own some pottery, you may have wondered what is pottery clay made of? You need not wonder anymore, in this article we will
Melting Marbles in Pottery – Pretty Ways to Fuse Glass onto Clay
One of the first pieces of pottery I made in pre-school involved melting marbles in pottery. However, mixing glass with ceramics is not just for kid’s projects. It is a
Can You Put Wet Clay in The Kiln? – Avoid it Exploding!
It can be daunting learning how to fire pottery. There are lots of factors to think about. And you may have found yourself wondering if you can put wet clay
Is Pottery Clay Eco-Friendly? – or is it Costing the Earth?
For many years, humans have been making jewelry, vases, plates, jugs, and drinking vessels out of clay. And still today, given the vast variety of materials available, clay is one
How to Make Marbled Pottery – 4 Easy Ways to Marble Clay
The first time I saw marbled clay I was intrigued and I wanted to know how it was done. It’s a beautiful way of blending colors on your pottery. So,
How to Get Glaze Off Kiln Shelves? – Easy Glaze Removal
Finding that your glaze has run off your pottery and onto the kiln shelf is not unusual. Especially if you are just learning to glaze your potter, or using an
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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.
