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128. How to Raw Glaze in Pottery

Raw glazing is where a pot is glazed at the leather-hard or greenware stage before being fired straight up to glazing temperatures! Join me for this episode where I talk

127. What is Cornish Stone in Pottery and What Can You Use Instead?

Join me for this episode of the podcast, where I talk about what Cornish stone is, what Cornish stone is used for in pottery, and some alternatives if you can't find Corn

126. 5 Reasons Clay May Not Be Centring on the Potter's Wheel

It can be very frustrating when you're making a pot on the potter's wheel, and the clay is not centring! Join me for this episode of the podcast, where I talk about fiv

125. What is a Pottery Maker's Mark and How to Do One

A maker’s mark in pottery tells everyone (including yourself!) that you made that beautiful pot! There are several different ways of creating maker’s marks on your potter

124. How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Ash Glazing in Pottery

Ash glazing can have a negative environmental impact due to the particulates created when plants are burned. However, there are ways to reduce the environmental impact o

123. How to Pick Your Clay When Making Pottery

There are so many different types of clay out there. How do you know which one to use for your pottery? Join me for this episode, where I talk you through some different

122. How to Pack a Pottery Kiln

Packing a pottery kiln may seem like a tricky task, however, it's really very simple! Join me for this episode where I talk you through how I pack my electric kiln for a

121. How to Make a Pottery Glaze from Tomato Stalks

There are many things that are normally thrown away that can actually be made into a pottery glaze! In this episode, I tell you about a stoneware pottery glaze I’ve made

120. Do you Need to Wash Ash for Pottery Glazing

Some Potters wash or rinse ash before making ash glazes in pottery; however, do you really need to do this?! Join me in this episode some key points regarding the debate

119. A Total Beginner's Guide to Making a Pottery Glaze

If you’ve ever wondered how pottery glazes are made, this episode is for you! In this episode of the podcast, I talk you through how to make a pottery glaze from start t

118. 8 Top Tips for Making Pots on the Potter's Wheel

In this episode, I tell you about eight of the most important things I’ve learned from years of making pots on the pottery wheel. Take what resonates in this episode and

117. 3 Ways To Use Pottery Classes

Pottery classes are wonderful and can be used in different ways according to what you want to achieve! Join me for this episode of the podcast, where I talk about three w

116. A Total Beginner's Guide to Making an Ash Glaze in Pottery

Have you ever wondered how a pottery glaze is made from plant ashes?! Join me for this episode of the podcast where I talk to you about how pottery glazes are made from p

115. Where to Get Ash for Ash Glazing in Pottery

Ash glazes in pottery have been used for thousands of years and can create beautiful effects. Join me for this episode of the podcast, where I talk about some places to f

114. How to Make Your Kiln Firings More Efficient in Pottery

Firing an electric pottery kiln is one of the most energy-intensive parts of making ceramics. But there are ways to make Kiln firings more efficient. Join me for this ep

113. How to find Vegan-Friendly Glazing Brushes in Pottery

It can be difficult to find large brushes for pottery glazing that are vegan. Synthetic makeup brushes provide a fantastic alternative! Watch the video version of this e

112. How to Cut Clay When Making Pottery

Join me for this episode where I talk to you about some great ways of cutting clay! Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube ✨Support the Podcast -----------

111. 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Learn to Make Pottery on the Potter’s Wheel

Learning how to make pottery on the potters wheel can be quite a frustrating process! I’m still learning all the time, and these mindset shifts have really helped me: ⭐

110. A Great Way of Holding Slip Casting Moulds Together

In this mini-episode, we’ll be talking about a great way to hold small slip casting moulds together…with a jersey hairband! Watch the video version of this episode on Yo

109. How to Fire an Electric Pottery Kiln

Join me for the final episode in the making a raw-glazed mug on the potter’s wheel series! In this episode we’ll be talking about how to fire an electric pottery kiln.