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Advanced Ceramics

Primitive Technology: Creating a Forge Blower

Wow, just wow! This guy is amazing. If i didn’t have an electric kiln I would be building my own wood fired kiln, creating about 10 of these and inviting some friends over to help fire the kiln… amazing! He even makes some Iron at the end just to test

Advanced Ceramics

How to make a Ceramic Colander

One of the things that happens when you focus too much on pottery is that you only make cups and  bowls and vases… you forget that there are loads of other things to make – like ceramic colanders! Well don’t worry, Patricia Bridges from Bridges Pottery is here to show us

Advanced Ceramics

How to roll a foot on a bowl and cup

A short video demonstrating a super simple way to “roll” a foot on to a small bowl and a cup, instead of turning it. Have you seen or used this technique before? What do you think of it?

Advanced Ceramics

Ronald Pothier : Making a Stoneware Teapot

How teapots are made on a throwing wheel. Pottery made from Stoneware clay.Ronald Pothier is a potter from Quebec. Watch as he transforms a hunk of clay into a finished teapot.

Advanced Ceramics

Making Ceramic Texture Rollers Stamps

When it comes to texturing clay there are so many different ways to do it – one of the best ways to create your own style or brand of texturing is to make your own roller stamps! These make your ceramic pieces unique to you, as no one else can

Advanced Ceramics

Making a Japanese Teapot

Teapots are a very traditional thing. They signify patience, sophistication and a deep amount of culture. One of the reasons is because teapots are simply so damn hard to make! So when you do finally make a good teapot, you take care of it and treat it like it is your own flesh

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Pingu, Peppa Pig, and Pottery

Pingu Pottery – The Animated Series about Pingu How do you start to teach kids about the joys of pottery? Well, the people at Pingu decided they would give it a go 🙂 If you have kids in the right age (Well, I guess you’re never too old for Pingu!)

Beginner Ceramics

Ceramics for Beginners: Wheel Throwing – Throwing a Bowl

Throwing on the wheel can be very hard work when starting out. In fact, lots of potters say that the first 10,000 bowls you throw are just preparing you to really start! Here is a quick video from Tim See with some great tips to help you out if you

Advanced Ceramics

Creating Handmade Moroccan Mosaic Tiles

Have you ever made your own mosaic tiles? This short video shows you how you can make your own hand made Moroccan ceramic tiles. It’s stunning to think that after only a couple of steps, something this beautiful is made.The human spirit of design is so inspirational <3 Extra Bonus:

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Building a Business

Should I Sell on Etsy®?

“Should I start my pottery business by selling my ceramics on Etsy® or similar marketplaces?” Simple answer = No. You should not start your pottery

Beginner Ceramics

5 Must-have Tools for Your Home Studio

In this article, we will introduce you to five must-have tools that will not only get regular use, but will enhance your at-home making experience.

Meet the Maker

Meet the Maker: Audronė Dačkutė

Audronė Dačkutė doesn’t limit herself in the studio, instead utilizing a multitude of processes to sculpt her loveable functional creatures.

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