Pottery Guides
We have a growing collection of educational resources, so hopefully there is something here that helps. If not, feel free to call or email us to ask us anything!
Pottery Business
-Ultimate Guide to Starting a Pottery Business
-Expectations and Mindset When Starting a Pottery Business
-Running your Ceramics Business Profitably
-Setting Up a Ceramics Business – Legal Considerations
-Where to sell your ceramics online
-How to take great photos of your ceramic work
-How to package pottery safely
Getting The Right Equipment
-Ultimate Guide to Building a Home Pottery Studio
Wheels
-Best Pottery Wheels Available in the UK (2026 Guide)
-Shimpo RK-55 vs The Home Studio Wheel
-What Type Of Pottery Wheel Is Right For You?
-Are Vevor Pottery Wheels Any Good?
-What makes a good home/beginners wheel?
-Do you need batt pins to use batts?
-Which Pottery Wheels are best for Home?
Kilns
-How to Ventilate Your Kiln Room
-Kiln Share – Reducing the cost of owning a kiln
-How Much Does a Kiln Cost?
-How to Choose A Pottery Kiln – A Simple Guide
Pottery Guides
Running your Ceramics Business Profitably
(Part of our Ultimate Guide to Starting a Pottery Business) Most craft businesses are born out of a passion that you already have, and the idea of someone wanting to...
Running your Ceramics Business Profitably
(Part of our Ultimate Guide to Starting a Pottery Business) Most craft businesses are born out of a passion that you already have, and the idea of someone wanting to...
Setting Up a Ceramics Business - Legal Consider...
🎯 How to Legally Set Up Your Pottery Business in the UK Starting your own pottery business is exciting. Whether you're selling hand-thrown mugs at craft fairs or launching a...
Setting Up a Ceramics Business - Legal Consider...
🎯 How to Legally Set Up Your Pottery Business in the UK Starting your own pottery business is exciting. Whether you're selling hand-thrown mugs at craft fairs or launching a...
Using Brush-On Glazes: A Practical Guide
The Main Glazing Techniques Before we focus on brushing, here is a quick snapshot of the most common glaze application methods: -Dipping -Pouring -Spraying -Brushing -Sponging -Layering and decorative spot...
Using Brush-On Glazes: A Practical Guide
The Main Glazing Techniques Before we focus on brushing, here is a quick snapshot of the most common glaze application methods: -Dipping -Pouring -Spraying -Brushing -Sponging -Layering and decorative spot...
What is Raku Pottery?
Raku is a traditional Japanese pottery technique that has been used for centuries to create surfaces that are rich in character and full of variation. It originated in the...
What is Raku Pottery?
Raku is a traditional Japanese pottery technique that has been used for centuries to create surfaces that are rich in character and full of variation. It originated in the...
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 in 2026
(We offer a school discount! Just email us on info@thepotterypeople.co.uk) Some of my best memories of Arts in school was when we had the chance to try ceramics. There’s something...
Choosing and Buying A Kiln for a School in 2026
(We offer a school discount! Just email us on info@thepotterypeople.co.uk) Some of my best memories of Arts in school was when we had the chance to try ceramics. There’s something...