Podcast Episodes

The Problem With The Colour Blue In Pottery

Episode 10

Blue in ceramics is made from Cobalt Carbonate and Cobalt Oxide mined mainly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. An estimated 20-30% of Cobalt is mined by artisanal miners. In this episode we talk a…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

The Magic of a Damp-Box

Episode 9

What damp-boxes are, why they’re great, and how to make your own!  

Damp-boxes allow Potters to prevent their work from drying out so they can work on it later. They can also help to even out the dryn…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Four Special Things Cultivated by Pottery

Episode 8

Pottery cultivates patience, persistence, resilience and learning to accept imperfection. 

 In this episode, we explore how by practising pottery you can also cultivate these four special characterist…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

What Is 'Eco-conscious Pottery'?

Episode 7

In this episode we explore the different ways in which eco-conscious principles can be applied to handmade pottery. From materials, to tools and pottery making practices, I highlight the areas in whi…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

What Is Plant Ash Glazing?

Episode 6

Did you know that the minerals in plant ashes melt into a pottery glaze when heated to very high temperatures?! In this episode, we explore plant ash glazing and how plants can be used to make potter…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

5 Ways To Save Energy In Pottery

Episode 5

Pottery uses energy to make, from electricity to power the wheel, lighting, and heating for the space, and of course for firing work in the kiln. In this episode, we talk about five easy ways for pot…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Is Pottery Vegan?

Episode 4

In this episode, we explore the surprising ways that pottery might not be vegan and the ingredients and tools Potters need to avoid to ensure their Pottery is vegan-friendly.

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Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

4 Tips to Inspire Creativity

Episode 3

In this episode we explore the top four things I do when I’m not feeling creative in my pottery work. These tips have helped me ease out of creative ruts and back into periods of creative flow. 

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Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

The 6 Different Stages Of Clay

Episode 2

Clay is an incredible material with completely different properties at each stage of dryness. In this episode, we explore what clay is like at each stage of dryness from slip at its most wet, all the…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Saving Water in Pottery

Episode 1

Water is such a precious resource and Potters need to use so much of it, from cleaning tables, equipment and hands, to using it to throw pots on the wheel. In this episode, we explore how the ‘bucket…

Published on 3 years ago