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Can You Recycle Clay?
Episode 11
Have you ever wondered whether clay is recyclable? Well the answer is both yes and no!
In this episode we explore how clay can be recycled and how pot…
3 years, 6 months ago
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 mi…
3 years, 6 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…
3 years, 7 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 …
3 years, 7 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 pott…
3 years, 7 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…
3 years, 7 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 …
3 years, 7 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 P…
3 years, 8 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 …
3 years, 8 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 s…
3 years, 8 months ago