Notes from the studio
Projects, techniques, and the confidence to make a first piece your own.
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August 28, 2026
electric pottery wheel for beginners
Start by defining the forms you make most often, your workspace, and your cleanup routine. Then compare motor performance under load, wheel head size, centering capacity, foot pedal control, noise, and accessory compatibility.
Read the articleAugust 25, 2026
electric kiln for pottery
Confirm your electrical setup, kiln location, and firing schedule before comparing capacity and controls, so the kiln can be installed and used smoothly.
Read the articleAugust 22, 2026
how to sharpen pottery trimming tools
From inspecting the edge and confirming its original angle to test sharpening and test trimming, this article presents a cautious approach to maintaining trimming tools and explains when to stop sharpening and consider replacing the tool.
Read the articleAugust 21, 2026
ceramic glaze techniques
From layering, brushing, and dipping to wax resist, learn how different glazing methods affect surface results and use test tiles to develop a process suited to your clay body and kiln.
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