As a ceramicist, you often have to join two pieces of clay together. Here, we explain how to do this using the ‘slip and score’ method, step by step.
How do you join different pieces of clay together? Read More »
Making pottery can be taxing on your body, and it would be a shame if working with clay became painful. That’s why this article contains a list of tips that help you remain pain-free!
Ergonomics for potters Read More »
To protect your expensive kiln plates from dripping glaze, it’s best to give them a protective coating with kiln plate protector, also known as batwash.
Kiln Plate Protector Read More »
What’s the better option: online pottery lessons or a ‘live’ class in a studio?
Pottery lessons: better online or in person? Read More »
Testing, testing, and more testing! You can’t avoid it. For every clay you use you’ll need to make a test tile. It helps you chart the shrinkage and colour of the clay, and test your underglazes, engobes and glazes.
Making test tiles Read More »
Time to compare: what are the pros and cons of wheel throwing versus handbuilding?
Wheel throwing versus handbuilding: what do you choose? Read More »
Glazing pottery is an art in itself. Especially if you combine different glazes. We’re sharing 3 tips for beginners.
Glazing pottery: 3 tips for beginners Read More »
What do you need to start learning pottery at home? A potter’s wheel, a kiln, a work surface and an online course from the Cursist. Discover all of our tips here!
Making pottery at home: here’s how to get started! Read More »
Pottery offers a world of possibilities. Do you want simple and functional? Or do you have a unique artistic vision? No limits, anything goes: it’s up to you what you want to make. Except there is actually one limit you can’t ignore: if you’re making tableware, you have to make sure your work is food safe. And that means taking a few things into account.
When is a glaze food safe? Read More »
For those considering starting out with clay, the beginning can be quite overwhelming. You need quite a lot of tools, and that raises an important question: what does it all cost?
Is pottery an expensive hobby? Read More »
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