TMC | BlogPottery 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”
The art of shaping clay into beautiful and functional objects, has captivated peoples creativity for thousands of years. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, delving into the world of pottery can be a transformative and fulfilling experience. Here’s why you should consider giving … Read More “Why you should try pottery making”
Crafting pottery is a rewarding and creative endeavour. Making a hand-built clay bowl allows you to unleash your artistic talents while producing a functional piece of art. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Materials Needed:
Clay, Mould, Compass, Bisque ruffle tool, Mud tool, Scoring tool, Slip.
Step… Read More “Creating a Beautiful Clay Bowl without pottery wheel”Throwing a small vase today!
As I show in the video I mainly use a wet sponge for the clay pulls, I’ve been using this technique for a while now and find it’s been one of the best things I’ve used for getting consistent results on the pottery wheel
What a good throwing sponge will do, is i… Read More “Throwing a small pottery vase today! ”
Welcome to our latest pottery glaze kiln reveal, where we unveil the results of our recent glaze firing. We are thrilled to present the beautiful combination of Aussie Bush Part B glaze over Floating Blue glaze on some of our bowls, plates, and mugs. Without a doubt the outcome has left us overjoyed… Read More “Look at these Pottery Glaze Results”
Little bowls and vases have been a real joy for me to throw lately! Possibly because of the fact that my throwing has improved over the last few months. They are a nice and quick little bit of joy, not too hard, not too simple.
Im using about 100 or so grams of mid-fire clay, giving it a good knead b… Read More “Throwing a little bowl today! ”