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A Potter’s Secret Weapon: Baking Equipment!
Episode 34
Did you know that Potters can use equipment originally designed for bakers?
There are so many amazing pieces of equipment that bakers use for baking, …
2 years, 6 months ago
3 Pottery Tool Swaps for More Eco-Friendly Pottery
Episode 33
There are many things Potters can do to switch their tools from less eco-friendly to more environmentally friendly ones. In this episode, we explore …
2 years, 6 months ago
Packaging Pottery Plastic-Free
Episode 32
Pottery can be safely packaged and sent in the post without the use of bubblewrap. This allows the receiver to recycle all of the packaging easily an…
2 years, 7 months ago
How to Assess The Environmental Impact of Any Pottery Material
Episode 31
It can feel overwhelming trying to understand if the pottery materials you use have a negative impact on humans, animals or the environment. In this …
2 years, 7 months ago
How to Read a Pottery Glaze Recipe
Episode 30
Glaze recipes may seem complicated to read but they are actually very simple. In this episode, we explore the principles of a glaze recipe and how to…
2 years, 8 months ago
5 Tips For Pulling Handles
Episode 29
‘Pulling’ a handle may seem like a very difficult thing to do in pottery, but it is actually very achievable. Pulled handles look amazing and can rea…
2 years, 8 months ago
3 Tips For Rolling Out Clay
Episode 28
Rolling out clay is a brilliant skill in pottery, you can use the slab to build a slab pot, or push clay into a plaster press mould to make a bowl or…
2 years, 9 months ago
How Potters Can Make Their Own Colouring Oxides
Episode 27
Commercial metal oxides used by Potters to colour their work are some of the most environmentally harmful pottery materials. However, Potters can cir…
2 years, 9 months ago
What is Slip Casting
Episode 26
An amazing way for Potters to create consistent shapes in their work.
Slip casting is a fantastic resource for Potters who want to create the same sh…
2 years, 10 months ago
5 Things To Try When Your Pot Goes Wrong
Episode 25
Ever had one of those times where every pot you try and make goes wrong?! Here’s what to do next.
Making pottery involves a lot of trial and error, t…
2 years, 10 months ago