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

Clay 101

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

LEARN

Glaze 101

An introduction to the different types of glazes and how to use them.

LEARN

The Ceramic Process

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

LEARN

CORE CONCEPTS

Clay Tools

A run-down of the different types of clay tools and their uses.

LEARN

Cones: Explained

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

LEARN

Kilns and Firing

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

LEARN

Methods of Making

An exploration of the many approaches to working with clay.

LEARN

KEEP LEARNING

5 Ways to Prevent Warp

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

LEARN

Mason Stains

What they are and how to
use them to color your clay,
​slip, and base glazes.

LEARN

How Much Clay?

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

LEARN

Shipping Ceramics

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

LEARN

Clay: How It's Made

Learn about how clay is manufactured
(Video)

LEARN

PROJECTS

Textured Slab Plate

These simple dishes are
easy and fun to make.

LEARN

Olla Irrigation

A traditional approach to keeping your plants watered.

LEARN

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