TMC | BlogExperimentation often leads to unexpected surprises, offering potters a window into new realms of development. In our recent kiln firing, we were pursuing a floating orange glaze but to our astonishment a floating blue glaze resulted instead. To make things even more exciting the ne… Read More “Look đź‘€ at this Beautiful New Pottery Glaze”
Now you can throw a pot and then deform it to create a different shape but you’ll have problems with the base so you’ll be limited to how far you can deform it, using this technique gives you the ability to create almost any shape or size.
This is also a great way to create a nice and consistent wall… Read More “The wheel is not just for making round circles”
Using hot wax in pottery glazing can add a professional touch to your pieces.
Follow these steps for successful results.First, prioritise safety by ensuring proper ventilation and taking precautions against burns. Heat candle wax in a fry pan until it becomes liqui… Read More “Why Use Hot wax for pottery?”
Exploring New Glaze Combo Possibilities:
The Crystallising/Floating Orange Pottery Glaze Experiment.
In the world of pottery, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation, the development of this orange pottery glaze has been a challenge we hope this new tweak to the rec… Read More “Exploring New Glaze Possibilities”
For something different I thought Id run through a few pointers while throwing this pot.
Even though I can fit a lot more information in the captions I thought Id be a good idea to tell you on the video as well, I’ll be doing a few videos like this in the future just running through my throwing proce… Read More “How To Throw a Pot (basic)”
Pottery is a process that involves several important steps. Each stage contributes to the overall quality and beauty of the final pottery piece.
Step 1: Compressing the ClayThe journey begins with clay, a versatile and moldable material. By compressing the clay, you align the clay par… Read More “How to make a footed pottery plater”
Throwing a bulbous pot today allows for the creation of a piece that can be both decorative and functional. While it can serve as an attractive display item on a mantle or in any part of the house, it also has practical applications. For instance, it can be used as a planter for small plants or to s… Read More “Throwing a bulbous clay pot today”
From rolling the clay slab to the final glaze firing, follow these instructions to create your own masterpiece.
Step 1: Preparing the Clay Slab.Roll out a clay slab to around 8mm thickness. Place it onto a supportive mould that provides structure throughout the process.
Step 2: Conforming Clay to… Read More “Learn how to make a stunning footed pottery plate ”Hand building a clay wall pocket, using stamps to decorate and attaching a thrown vase using scoring and slip!
Lets get startedFirst you will need a thrown vase that has been cut in half, then:
1. Roll clay slabs to desired thickness using guides, ensuring evenness and flatness to prevent warping.… Read More “Hand building a clay wall pocket”
Pottery glazing techniques often involve using a resist wax to create distinct lines and boundaries on ceramic pieces. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of using hot wax and dipping glazes for pottery.
Step 1: Safety first.Remember that hot wax can be dangerous. Ensure yo… Read More “Glazing Pottery – How we glaze for the next glaze Firing”