I threw a bowl yesterday and last night realized that there was an air bubble on the outside. I popped it but now that area is thin. If it fires okay would that spot be a weak point in piece? LMac

My studio is an old wood shop attached to our barn. Insulation is poor and the only heat is from two space heaters which aren't on all the time. Is there a risk of my bone dry pieces cracking if the temperature gets too low? LMac

I have a fabulous new Hormaca gas kiln. I have not the faintest idea where to begin. The instruction book is written is very bad broken English, translated from Spanish. I have someone from Laguna Clay Company coming out to show me, but I kinda want to make sure it's even hooked up...

Has anyone ever fired a piece wrapped in thin copper tubing at cone 6? My kiln's electric, by the way. I'm curious what it might look like, if it would even work at all. Thanks, Gaye

Has anyone got a good Tenmoku glaze recipe they can share? I want to achieve those deep reds that I have seen. Thanks.

I like to throw big, but as yet I'm still self-taught and what I am doing is throwing them in one go and using porcelain. This is difficult, I find. I tend to throw thin and a large porcelain piece doesn't like that, no matter how much I dry it with a metal scraper. Nevertheless I've gotten...

I am looking to order a pottery wheel, budget is about $500. Axner sells one for about $600, but I guess I could go this much. Anybody know if their wheel is good, or has a history of problems? I am a relative newbie to using a wheel, want my own to make dinnerware, play making small vases. Mainly...

Is Tenmoku and Temmoku the same glaze and just a translation difference or what? Pete

How much dust is created in making decorative tiles and at what part of the process is the dust generated ? Any tips on how to control Dust ? TIA-----

I am a newbie-- what kind of clay do i buy for making plates, soup bowls, mugs, and such on a throwing wheel, so that the resulting dinnerware can be fired and glazed for eating on? I have taken some lessons on making pottery with a wheel, but now I want to buy a wheel and clay; it is overwhelming...

Had an "accident" with the old one ...

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I am doing research as part of a university (distance) ceramics course and wondered if anybody can point me in the direction of internet based information on glazes, their history, development etc. The glaze I have chosen is tomato red but if I can't find much about it I'll research something...

Where can I get a list of current Art/Ceramic/Sculpture magazines? Do you have any suggestions on some good magazines I should take a look at? Thanks, -Muuurgh

How much horsepower motor is needed for a pottery wheel? I want to get one for my home use, just starting out, want to throw bowls, mugs, plates, small vases. Will 1/2 horsepower motor suffice, or do I need 1 horsepower motor? Thank you.

Hi group. I have a beswick dulux dog figure that needs restoration. Someone has took an angle grinder and cut a slot, to make it into a money box! I am looking for a person to restore this piece. I am from the Berkshire area. Any ideas, and what would the price be?

Hi Everyone, I am a fairly new potter and I have been thinking about trying to mix my own glazes from recipes. I was wondering if someone would recommend which type of scales you prefer-beam or digital. I will ask Santa for scales this year but I don't know that much about them. Thanks for your...

Have any of you tried this recipe? Also, does it appear to be food-safe? Thanks! Recipe: 49 Neph. Sye. 25 Dolomite 6 Wollastonite 20 Ball Clay

I refired a bowl that had previously overfired and was quite full of bubbles. My thinking was that another firing would smooth them out, but they are the same, if not worse. It seemed like something that should work. Why didn't it? Any ideas? Thanks, Gaye

Hi all I am thinking of purchasing a Bailey Wheel and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them? Thanks Aaron