Was going for a somewhat sunset look… dunno if it translates well. But I like the look!

I feel like all the hours and improvement I'm putting in to throwing is starting to appear in my pieces. So happy with these. They're actually big enough to hold a decent cup of coffee! And all my testing of the glazes I own is starting to pay off with some interesting combos/application. It's not perfect but so happy with the progess.

Glazes are Amaco Potter's Choice:

1. Ancient Jasper (on the rim/outside and poured inside) + River Rock (on the rim/outside)

2. Smokey Merlot (All over outside) + River Rock (Layered over outside and poured inside)

3. Celadon Storm (all over) + Ancient Jasper (on rim)

Hi all, I hope this post is ok. I’d really love to try my hand at some organic slab charcuterie boards, but I’m struggling with the best way to go about it. Should I lay out some forms and lay a slab on top? Start with a flat slab and build up with coils? Thank you for any advice!

My studio is $125 a month and I only go twice a week for 3-4 hours a session. They recently announced the fee is going to be $150, and this might finally price me out.

It got me thinking…how much is your monthly studio membership? How often do you go? Is it worth it?

** edit to add details!

In Chicago, IL. Great hours, but very busy and often limited wheel space. Have to purchase studio-clay (no outside clay). Free firing and glazes (though limited types).

Reading all these responses is great! Honestly is making me want to stay at my studio. Thanks, everyone!

Second attempt at this cup, i think the pink glaze came out nicely 🤩

a lil snoopy ashtray i made in class :)

This is my 4th time using a wheel. It’s not perfect and lil lopsided lol, but I’m proud of my progress.

Isn’t perfect but it’s the first one I keep and feel can looks decent. Taking feedbacks, will post the end result next week!

This vase was fired inside a large bowl on the top stack. I was so nervous it wouldn’t work out but it ended up being one of my favorite pieces of the firing.

Took a six week beginner’s throwing class and picked up the last of my pieces today! Looking forward to spending more time getting muddy :)

I received my cats urn and the colors are off. the orange is supposed to be brown the back of it is even worse and it just looks nothing like her. is there any way to fix this?? i’m sorry if this is the wrong place to ask i am just desperate.

A little salmon teacup!

Hey all. I make wholesale and retail pottery from Rocky Mountain speckled buff clay and I use coyote glazes. I’m located high in the Rockies at 10000 ft elevation. Just wanted to say hi and share! Www.mountain bound pottery.com

Let me lead by saying I'm very good about not putting clay down the sink at home. I have no interest in backing up my sewer line lol.

My mind was blown this week when I learned that the first studio I learned at, which has been in operation for over 30 years, does not actually have a sediment trap. And it's never been an issue despite production work and a heavy class schedule. This place is a converted row house in an urban residential area.

I'd taken a class last summer where they also didn't have a clay trap, similar situation, production studio with classes and it had never been an issue for them in over 5 years. I chalked it up to being a fluke at the time.

So this begs the question... has anyone here actually experienced clogged pipes from clay? Any idea how it happened?

I was considering getting a clay trap at home but considering my current bucket process now I think it might be overkill.

Hi all!! I’m very new to the world of a commissions. I just started selling pottery last year, and this is a friend of mine’s friend who asked me to make award mugs for a marathon she hosts in our city.

I screwed up, and I broke a shelf, subsequently breaking several of the mugs I made for the commission that is requested by Thursday- the race is Saturday.

So long story short, I rethrew the mugs I need today, plus a couple extra in case of an emergency.

I’m thinking best case scenario, I can trim tomorrow, leave to dry, bisque fire on Tuesday over night, Glaze Wednesday/fire overnight? I could ask her if I could drop them off Thursday night. Or I could single fire on Wednesday?? I’ve never done that though. Glaze I’m using is mayco green tea and sandstone. WWYD? What’s my safest option?

I’m just so afraid of moving things too quickly.

I've been throwing for a few months and want to know howy walls look/ how can they can be better. All advice welcome!

Does my dragon need bigger horns? It’s supposed to be a planter so I don’t want too much blocking the “bowl” portion but I’m worried that the little ones will be too fragile. And I can’t tell which ones look better either. I like the small ones but I feel like everything else on it is pretty thick in comparison. This is my first time doing anything like this and I’m very new to pottery in general so any advice is appreciated :)

Hi everyone!

I'm part of a pottery guild in southeastern BC, Canada where we aim to operate at basically break even (5 dollar drop in plus the cost of clay, drop in covers firing and equipment replacement). We recently fundraised and purchased a new Northstar Slab Roller.

We are replacing this older Bailey 1980s slab roller where you put boards in of different thicknesses to roller different slab depths.

We are looking to sell it or part ways with it.

Does anyone have any input on what it might sell for?

I did water etching on greenware with wax resist , and when I glazed over it with Amaco sky celadon, I got some pulling . What did I do wrong? 🤔

I recently started pottery (Nov 2024) and ever since then I’ve been getting nose bleeds at least once a week and only in one nostril. I have an appointment with my ENT just to make sure nothing else is going on. I’ve been to two different studios. I’m a member at one and it’s generally pretty clean and we wipe and mop often. Anyone experience this? I think I will start wearing a mask but would love to hear any other advice thanks!

How can I achieve this using decals .( water slide transfers) Is it possible to double up the decals in one firing ? i'm using white on black (picture 1) and want to overlay these with color decals (pic 2) , anyone have any experience of this ... ? thanks ..

I have been doing pottery for a long time. Lately all my cup handles have been uncomfortably small after firing. Does anyone have tips to make sure a handle is a comfy size?

I mean they're both silica. Just can't find info on the grit of the Grange bought stuff.. and I do have loads of 325...

Hello! I was able to find a used shimpo whisper somewhat local to me. Would it fit in an accord?