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
General Pottery Guides
-Earthenware Vs Stoneware: What is the difference and which should you use?
-How To Make Food Safe Pottery
-Using Brush-On Glazes: A Practical Guide
-Can You Learn Pottery At Home?
-A Simple Guide To Bisque Firing
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-A Simple Guide To Glaze Firing
-How To Centre Clay On A Pottery Wheel for Beginners: 10 Tips
Pottery Guides
How to Ventilate Your Kiln Room
Note: We regularly help customers assess ventilation, flooring and electrical considerations through our free, same-day Kiln Room Suitability Review. Why it is important that your kiln room has adequate...
How to Ventilate Your Kiln Room
Note: We regularly help customers assess ventilation, flooring and electrical considerations through our free, same-day Kiln Room Suitability Review. Why it is important that your kiln room has adequate...
Kiln Share - Reducing 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...
Kiln Share - Reducing 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
In this article, we will take you through the basics of bisque firing, so you can successfully complete your first bisque fire in your pottery kiln. What is bisque...
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 in your pottery kiln. What is bisque...
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 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 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...