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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.

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Whichford Pottery: How we make our pots

An introduction to Whichford Pottery with Jim Keeling. Look around the garden at Whichford Pottery and see how they make their handmade terracotta pots. It really goes to show that you should appreciate local, home grown traditional businesses, and not just buy plastic pots from ikea. Next time you need

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

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

Throwing a Tall Long – Necked Vase

Hand thrown Tall Porcelain Vase, with Long Neck by Matt Horne Pottery, February 2016.Using Audrey Blackman Porcelain.Let us know what you think in the comments!

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Advanced Ceramics

How To Make a Stein

  How To Make a Stein Learn how to make a stein creatively. What is Stein? Stein is a shortened form of Steinzeugkrug, which is German for stoneware jug. According to Mr. Wikipedia, “Beer stein (/ˈstaɪn/ STYNE), or simply stein, is an English neologism for either traditional beer mugs made out of stoneware, or specifically ornamental beer mugs that are

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Ceramic Business

If you’re a proud owner of a ceramic business, the dawn of the new year presents an exciting opportunity for growth, creativity, and success. In the spirit of fresh beginnings, we’ve curated a list of 10 New Year’s resolutions tailor-made for your ceramic venture.

Advanced Ceramics

How to make an UDU Drum

Udu Drums: What are Udu Drums? How can you make your own Udu Drum? How do you play the Udu Drum? Find out now!

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