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  • HOME
  • Clay
    • Low-Fire (04-06)
    • Mid-Fire (5-6)
    • High-Fire (9-12)
    • Non-Fired Clay
    • Casting Slip
  • Glazes
    • Underglazes
    • Low-Fire (04-06)
    • Mid-Fire (5-6)
    • Lusters (017-020)
    • Non-Fired Products
  • Dry Materials
    • Chemicals
    • Plaster
    • Mason Stains
  • Tools
  • Supplies
  • Equipment
    • Pottery Wheels
    • Ceramic Kilns
    • Kiln Parts
    • Kiln Furniture
    • Slabrollers
    • Extruders
    • Carts and Cabinets
    • Pugmills
  • Molds
  • Bisqueware
  • Books
  • Glass
    • Glass Sale Information
  • Services
    • Firing Services
    • Kiln and Wheel Repair
    • Custom Clay
    • Other Services
  • Gift Cards
  • Learning Center
  • More
    • About Us
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    • COVID-19 INFO
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  • Ordering Info
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The world of ceramics is a never-ending rabbit hole. You can spend an entire lifetime learning about clay and never know it all. From cones to chemicals, this endless sea of information can be intimidating for beginners, but never fear! We've put together some lessons to help you hit the ground running. We're always adding new articles, so check back often or subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

THE BASICS

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Clay 101

An introduction to clay and some fundamentals on working with it.
LEARN
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Glaze 101

An introduction to the different types of glazes and how to use them.
LEARN
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The Ceramic Process

A breakdown of how a pot is made,
​from start to finish.
LEARN

CORE CONCEPTS

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Clay Tools

A run-down of the different types of clay tools and their uses.
LEARN
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Cones: Explained

The pyrometric chart, cones,
​and what it all means.
LEARN
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Kilns and Firing

A brief look at the different kinds of kilns and firing processes.
LEARN
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Methods of Making

An exploration of the many approaches to working with clay.
LEARN

KEEP LEARNING

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5 Ways to Prevent Warp

Why clay slabs warp and tips
on how to keep it from
​happening to you.
LEARN
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Mason Stains

What they are and how to
use them to color your clay,
​slip, and base glazes.
LEARN
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How Much Clay?

A useful guide to starting weights for many common wheel-thrown shapes.
LEARN
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Shipping Ceramics

How to pack fragile pots to survive the rigors of shipping.
​(Video demo)

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Clay: How It's Made

Learn about how clay is manufactured
(Video)

LEARN

PROJECTS

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Textured Slab Plate

These simple dishes are
easy and fun to make.
LEARN
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Olla Irrigation

A traditional approach to keeping your plants watered.
LEARN
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The Damp Box

Skip the trash bags! Make a damp box to keep your pieces moist between sessions.
LEARN

EQUIPMENT

Want to know more about maintaining and repairing your studio equipment?

KILNS
WHEELS
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3307 E. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78702

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  • HOME
  • Clay
    • Low-Fire (04-06)
    • Mid-Fire (5-6)
    • High-Fire (9-12)
    • Non-Fired Clay
    • Casting Slip
  • Glazes
    • Underglazes
    • Low-Fire (04-06)
    • Mid-Fire (5-6)
    • Lusters (017-020)
    • Non-Fired Products
  • Dry Materials
    • Chemicals
    • Plaster
    • Mason Stains
  • Tools
  • Supplies
  • Equipment
    • Pottery Wheels
    • Ceramic Kilns
    • Kiln Parts
    • Kiln Furniture
    • Slabrollers
    • Extruders
    • Carts and Cabinets
    • Pugmills
  • Molds
  • Bisqueware
  • Books
  • Glass
    • Glass Sale Information
  • Services
    • Firing Services
    • Kiln and Wheel Repair
    • Custom Clay
    • Other Services
  • Gift Cards
  • Learning Center
  • More
    • About Us
    • Classifieds
    • COVID-19 INFO
    • Artist Links
  • Ordering Info