How you load your kiln directly affects how evenly your work fires. A poorly loaded kiln creates cold spots, uneven glaze results, and damaged shelves. A well-loaded kiln uses space …
This is Part 2 of a two-part series on building a budget-friendly slipcasting setup. Part 1 covers the DIY drainage table — the PVC grid and under-bed container that lets …
Templates are one of the most underused tools in a pottery studio. Whether you’re throwing consistent sets on the wheel, building slab forms, or making molds for slipcasting, a well-made …
One of the first decisions you make when approaching a new slipcasting project is how many parts your mold needs to be. Get it right and the piece releases cleanly …
If you’re a home studio potter doing slipcasting without a lot of space or budget, a full commercial slip table isn’t realistic. They’re large, expensive, and overkill if you’re only …
I use ram’s head wedging for smaller amounts of clay and spiral wedging for larger amounts. Ram’s head wedging is like kneading dough — except instead of making it more …
Thank You for Your Purchase! This muffin pan is handmade from stoneware and fired to cone 10 for durability. Please read the instructions below before baking. ⚠ Important: Avoid Thermal …
In the last post, we covered specific gravity — how to measure it and why it matters for glaze consistency. But SG only tells you half the story. You can …
Mocha diffusion is a captivating ceramic technique where a colored acidic solution interacts with a wet alkaline slip, creating intricate, tree-like (dendritic) patterns. Originating in 18th-century England, this method continues …