3D Clay Printer: Is It Worth Buying in 2026? A 3D clay printer sounds like something from an industrial design lab, but ceramic 3D printing has become a real option for pottery studios, universities, designers, and artists. Instead of throwing or hand building a form, you create a digital model and let the printer deposit […]
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Pottery Wedging Table: How to Choose the Right One A pottery wedging table looks simple, but it can make a surprisingly big difference in your studio. You need a surface that stays firmly in place while you work. You also need enough room to handle your clay comfortably without constantly fighting the table. Most importantly, […]
Pottery Extruder: How to Choose the Right One A pottery extruder can completely change how you approach hand building and sculpture. Instead of rolling every coil by hand or repeatedly shaping the same clay profile, you can push clay through a die and produce consistent forms quickly. For many potters, however, choosing an extruder is […]
A kiln sitter can still be a useful control system on an older pottery kiln. However, proper kiln sitter adjustment matters if you want the mechanism to shut the kiln off at the correct point in the firing. Recent pottery discussions show that kiln sitters remain common on used kilns. One potter recently asked about […]
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Pottery wheel torque matters when you center larger amounts of clay, throw taller forms, or want consistent control at slower speeds. Here is what to look for before buying.
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The right pottery kiln size depends on more than how much pottery you make. Learn how chamber capacity, firing frequency, electrical requirements, and future growth should influence your choice.
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A used pottery kiln can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but only if you know what to inspect. Here is what to check before you buy.
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A kiln thermocouple plays a critical role in accurate firing. Learn what it does, how it wears out, and when replacement makes sense.
Learning how to reclaim pottery clay can save money, reduce studio waste, and give your scraps another useful life. Every potter eventually ends up with trimmings, failed pots, dried clay, and pieces that never make it to the kiln. Instead of throwing all that material away, you can often turn it back into workable clay. […]