Raku Pottery: A Guide to This Dramatic Firing Technique
Raku Pottery: A Guide to This Dramatic Firing Technique There are few moments in ceramics quite as thrilling as watching a glowing red pot being lifted from a kiln with…
Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing: The Two-Stage Process Explained
Bisque Firing and Glaze Firing: The Two-Stage Process Explained If you have recently started working with clay, you have probably heard the words "bisque firing" and "glaze firing" and wondered…
Electric Kiln vs Gas Kiln: Which Is Better for UK Beginners?
Electric Kiln vs Gas Kiln: Which Is Better for UK Beginners? Choosing your first kiln is one of the most significant decisions you will make as a pottery beginner. It…
Underglaze vs Overglaze: What’s the Difference?
Underglaze vs Overglaze: What's the Difference? If you are new to pottery and ceramics, the world of glazing can feel overwhelming. There are shelves full of bottles and jars at…
How to Apply Glaze to Pottery Without Runs
How to Apply Glaze to Pottery Without Runs Glazing is one of those stages in pottery that looks deceptively simple. You slap on some colour, fire it up, and out…
Understanding Pottery Glazes: Types and Application
Understanding Pottery Glazes: Types and Application If you've just started throwing pots or hand-building your first pieces, glazing can feel like the most mysterious part of the whole process. You've…