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Why is My Pottery Cracking?

Why is My Pottery Cracking?

The 8 most common types of cracks and how to avoid them. 1. What Causes Cracks in Pottery? Pottery cracks because clay is under stress. Clay always shrinks as it...

Why is My Pottery Cracking?

The 8 most common types of cracks and how to avoid them. 1. What Causes Cracks in Pottery? Pottery cracks because clay is under stress. Clay always shrinks as it...

Choosing and Buying A Kiln for a School

Choosing and Buying A Kiln for a School

Some of my best memories of Arts in school was when we had the chance to try ceramics. There’s something about the tactile feel of working with clay that really...

Choosing and Buying A Kiln for a School

Some of my best memories of Arts in school was when we had the chance to try ceramics. There’s something about the tactile feel of working with clay that really...

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 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...