Ceramic Arts Blog
How to Start Making Pottery at Home (Beginner’s Guide + Best Tools to Get Started)
 Beginner pottery has exploded in popularity over the last few years—and for good reason. Pottery is relaxing, creative, and incredibly rewarding. With just a few tools...
Having Trouble Programming Your Older Kiln Controller? Here's How to Set Up Segmented Schedules
If you're staring at an older electric kiln controller—something like a Skutt KilnMaster, an early L&L DynaTrol, or a basic 3-6 segment digital controller—and feeling lost,...
Common Casting Problems: How to Prevent Plaster Disaster
Slip casting is one of the most rewarding techniques in ceramics—until your plaster mold starts to leak, crumble, or refuse to release your cast. There's nothing...
Pottery 101: Answers to the Questions Every New Potter Asks
Starting in ceramics can feel like stepping into a magical, messy world. Between clay that sticks to everything, glazes that seem temperamental, and kilns that require...
The 5 Stages of Pottery: From Slip to Bisque
At Sheffield Pottery, we often get asked by new potters: "How does clay transform into a finished piece?" The journey from a lump of clay to...
How to Build a Coil Vase
A complete guide to coil vases, coil pots, coil ceramics, and clay coil building for pottery artists of every level Coil building is one of the...
Elevate Your Work: Crafting a Stunning Slab Plate with a Coned Pedestal Foot
Slab building is a fun and versatile way to build with clay. Preparation is extremely important to the success of your project, but as long as you are patient,...
Pottery Wheel Buying Guide
What is the best potter's wheel for me? Wheel throwing pottery is fun and rewarding but can be frustrating with the wrong tools. So buying a pottery wheel can...
Kiln Buyers Guide
There is a lot to think about when buying a kiln...the first question is what material do you work with? If you want to do ceramics...
Beauty of Metallic Glazes in Pottery: A Complete Guide for Ceramic Artists
Introduction to Metallic Glazes in Pottery Metallic glazes are often the most exciting aspect of pottery, offering a brilliant shine and depth that can elevate...
