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How to reduce the cost of owning a kiln

How to reduce the cost of owning a kiln

Having your own kiln is a huge step in any potter's journey, which allows so much more control, convenience and freedom. However, kilns are also probably the most expensive piece...

How to reduce the cost of owning a kiln

Having your own kiln is a huge step in any potter's journey, which allows so much more control, convenience and freedom. However, kilns are also probably the most expensive piece...

A Simple Guide To Bisque Firing

A Simple Guide To Bisque Firing

In this article, we will take you through the basics of bisque firing, so you can successfully complete your first bisque fire.   What is bisque firing? Ceramic pieces typically undergo two...

A Simple Guide To Bisque Firing

In this article, we will take you through the basics of bisque firing, so you can successfully complete your first bisque fire.   What is bisque firing? Ceramic pieces typically undergo two...

How To Make Food Safe Pottery

How To Make Food Safe Pottery

Many of the creations that you will make will be functional pieces, whether that be plates, bowls, mugs, cooking dishes. For these items, you will need to make sure that...

How To Make Food Safe Pottery

Many of the creations that you will make will be functional pieces, whether that be plates, bowls, mugs, cooking dishes. For these items, you will need to make sure that...

How to Ventilate Your Kiln Room

How to Ventilate Your Kiln Room

  Why it is important that your kiln room has adequate ventilation Kilns produce fumes during firing from burning organic and inorganic components of clay and glazes.   Fumes can...

How to Ventilate Your Kiln Room

  Why it is important that your kiln room has adequate ventilation Kilns produce fumes during firing from burning organic and inorganic components of clay and glazes.   Fumes can...

How To Centre Clay On A Pottery Wheel for Beginners: 10 Tips

How To Centre Clay On A Pottery Wheel for Begin...

 Learning How to Centre Clay on The Wheel is a Challenging, Yet Crucial Skill Centring clay on the pottery wheel is one of those things that looks incredibly easy to...

How To Centre Clay On A Pottery Wheel for Begin...

 Learning How to Centre Clay on The Wheel is a Challenging, Yet Crucial Skill Centring clay on the pottery wheel is one of those things that looks incredibly easy to...

Earthenware Vs Stoneware: What is the difference and which should you use?

Earthenware Vs Stoneware: What is the differenc...

  Earthenware and Stoneware both have distinct properties, and have pros and cons based on your intended use. This article will summarise the differences between Earthenware and Stoneware so that...

Earthenware Vs Stoneware: What is the differenc...

  Earthenware and Stoneware both have distinct properties, and have pros and cons based on your intended use. This article will summarise the differences between Earthenware and Stoneware so that...