Clay Weekly

A weekly dose of clay and ceramics.

Latest Articles

Christmas Ceramics: Making and Glazing Festive Tableware
Christmas Ceramics: Making and Glazing Festive Tableware
Electric vs Gas Kilns for Home Studios: Costs, Firing and Safety
Electric vs Gas Kilns for Home Studios: Costs, Firing and Safety
Featured Links
How to Sculpt a Portrait Bust in Clay: Proportions and Hollowing
How to Sculpt a Portrait Bust in Clay: Proportions and Hollowing
Pottery Classes vs Self-Teaching: What Works Best for UK Beginners?
Pottery Classes vs Self-Teaching: What Works Best for UK Beginners?
How to Hand-Build a Coil Pot Without Cracks
How to Hand-Build a Coil Pot Without Cracks
A Potter's Guide to Stoke-on-Trent: Studios, Suppliers and Ceramics Heritage
A Potter's Guide to Stoke-on-Trent: Studios, Suppliers and Ceramics Heritage
Autumn Glaze Recipes: Warm Tones for Seasonal Ceramics
Autumn Glaze Recipes: Warm Tones for Seasonal Ceramics
The Ultimate Kiln Loading Checklist for Bisque and Glaze Firings
The Ultimate Kiln Loading Checklist for Bisque and Glaze Firings
10 Common Glazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
10 Common Glazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Stoneware vs Earthenware vs Porcelain: Which Clay Body Should You Choose?
Stoneware vs Earthenware vs Porcelain: Which Clay Body Should You Choose?
Older →

More Articles

How to Centre Clay on the Wheel: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

How to Centre Clay on the Wheel: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

September 13, 2026 Techniques

A practical guide to wedging, coning, centring and opening clay on the wheel, with troubleshooting tips for the wobbles,...

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Setting Up a Home Pottery Studio in the UK

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Setting Up a Home Pottery Studio in the UK

September 11, 2026 Pottery

A practical UK guide to setting up a home pottery studio, covering equipment, clay storage, ventilation, kiln access and where...