There are plenty of factors to consider when it comes to buying pottery kilns — from size and features to price and brand name. And with the dozens of manufacturers and sellers flooding the market, this task of paring down your choices just gets crazier and crazier. We’ve scoured the internet and have gathered a […]
There are various pottery techniques you can use to start practicing the craft. There’s hand-building, slip casting, and the method that we’ll be using today — wheel throwing. Wheel throwing is perfect for beginners because it takes away the pressures of hand-building, but at the same time, still offers you some level of challenge to […]
While pottery can be considered one of the oldest art forms in the world, it’s still quite a delicate process. It requires years of practice to learn even the basics, and years more to perfect the whole craft. Yes, learning pottery can be challenging and overwhelming at best — but choose the wrong clay to […]
Nobody is born a master potter, although there may be some people who pick up the skill more quickly than others. Pottery is an art that needs constant practice and dedication to nurture and develop. If you’re looking for the perfect pottery class to get you started, but aren’t sure where to begin your search, […]
Many potters are drawn in by porcelain clay because of its bright white complexion, translucency, and beautiful glaze. But what exactly is porcelain clay and how do you use it? What Is Ball Porcelain? Ball porcelain (also called kaolin clay) is a kind of raw material that is used by potters to create ceramics and […]
Ball clay (also referred to as plastic clay) is an extremely rare rock that’s only found in a few locations around the world. It provides strength and malleability to a variety of clay bodies prior to firing. They also serve as the binding agent that keeps the non-shrinking components of ceramic bodies together. Ball clay consists […]
If you’re planning to get into pottery, deciding how and where to start can be difficult to pinpoint. This is especially true for people who have absolutely no background in the craft. Luckily, we’re here to make the process a bit easier for you. Whether you plan to recreate that scene with Patrick Swayze in […]