This amazing video shown above which is full of helpful visual insights was posted by Florian Gadsby. Hey, so you wanna center clay on the wheel? Awesome. Let’s get into it. If you’ve ever sat down at the wheel, slapped a ball of clay on there, and watched it wobble
Welcome to Part 2 of our series exploring the main components of ceramic glazes! As you’ll remember from our previous article, all glazes are composed of 3 main parts: glass-formers, fluxes, and stabilizers. In Part 1 we discussed the oh-so-essential glass-former, silica. This week we’re going to explore an important
Whether you’re working with commercial glazes or looking to start mixing or developing your own, understanding the basic structure of glazes can be a big help in getting successful results. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of possible ingredients and complicated recipes, but you don’t need a
Welcome to our third and final installment of our “Understanding Clay Bodies” series! Having previously had a look at earthenware and stoneware, today we’re exploring the development and use of the highly-prized and frequently romanticized clay that is porcelain. With a name originating from the Spanish ‘porcellana’, meaning cowrie shell,
Welcome to Part Two of our “Understanding Clay Bodies” series, where we’re doing a deep dive into the unique features of the three main types of clay: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Having unraveled the uniqueness and historical significance of earthenware in our initial installment, we now turn our attention to
As you’ve begun your exploration of ceramics, you’ve likely discovered that clay is primarily divided into three different categories: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. But what exactly separates these clays, and how do you know when and how to use each one? In this new blog series, we’re embarking on a
Today, we’re going to make a super fun and easy crocodile-shaped paintbrush holder using air dry clay. This little crocodile makes painting time more exciting while helping you stay organized. It keeps your brushes from rolling off the table and getting messy, which means less cleanup for you. Plus, it’s
Get ready for a super fun adventure with air dry clay frogs.First, let’s make some cute clay frogs and coins.All you need is some air dry clay, paint, and your imagination! Shape the clay into frogs and once they’re ready, it’s time to play! This is a great easy project
Today, we’re going to create a “Little Worry Monster” from air-dry clay! Creating a “Mini Worry Monster” is a fun and creative way to help kids manage anxiety and fears. This little monster acts as a friendly listener that children can “feed” their worries to. The idea is simple: when
Traditional Acoma pottery has been made in the Acoma Pueblo area of New Mexico for centuries. The pottery is easily recognized due to its thin walls and the intricate geometric designs painted on the exteriors. Eric Louis grew up in Acoma Pueblo learning how to make this type of pottery.
Join us as we go on a thrifty adventure to find 8 everyday household items that can transform your pottery toolbox!
Tis the season of pumpkins and ghostly delights. Let’s dive right in to all the spookiness of Halloween themed pottery in the studio!
Glaze Recipes: How to read Glaze Recipes & Create your own Glazes!
Once you understand how to read a glaze recipe you will have the freedom to start creating your own glaze recipes and altering glaze recipes to create new and interesting glazes.
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