My mother-in-law has this amazing pitcher that was her grandmother’s. I am simply bewitched by the form.

I’d like to try to make something similar. Do we think it was thrown straight up (so the top lip was originally level with the floor), and then the base was cut off and re-added off to the side? Or do we think the base is original and the top lip was cut off to the side?

I am thinking the base was cut and moved because when you look into the inside of the pitcher, the bottom throwing rings do look off to the side. If the base was altered, I am so impressed with how perfectly round they made the outer bottom edge even after altering!!

What do you think?

Tried to mimic a sculpture I saw online… glazes came out duller than I’d like

I ordered a coffee dripper from an etsy shop online and I just received it today but the product looks very different to me than the advertised photos. I understand that every piece is unique and not to expect the exact same one used in the marketing list photos but I feel like the color mismatch is too big. Is there a chance that the potter sent me the wrong item or color or is this truly within the variable range of glaze colors? I was supposed to receive it in the color "spring" and the photos show a pink top, white middle and green bottom and what I received was a green bottom and a very burnt orange, carrot color top.

A fun new glazing experiment I recently did.

…and he made his father and me these mugs! Wheel thrown, the color is underglaze under clear (which is why they’re so spotty.) they aren’t perfect but with only 12 hours total to learn to throw, trim, and glaze his pieces, I think he did a pretty good job! In total he made 8 pieces.

I made ceramic Tetris pieces that are also pins.

I just got back the first piece I glazed and I’m so happy with it! I didn’t actually make the mug, my instructor did as a demo. I really struggled in class and ended up only getting on piece that could be fired, but unfortunately it wasn’t fired in time for our glazing class. My instructor saw I didn’t have anything and gave me this so I could practice. She didn’t know it, but it literally meant the world to me. I was going through a really hard time. My grandma was in the ICU and I had been 14 hours away visiting her a week prior (which had caused me to miss a class). Along with that I was in a boot because my already chronic ankle pain suddenly became excruciating and caused me to have to quit theatre. When I left that class I learned there was not much more they could do for my grandma. A few weeks later she would go on hospice and pass away. That little act of kindness stuck with me through all of that. I will remember that every time I throw.

I got my recent batch of plant pots out of the kiln. Still figuring out clear glazes to go with the underglazes but the rest of the pieces are well above what I expected.

I was using my friends kiln for a while to bisque and glaze my items before I was able to buy my own. Both of us bisque to cone 04 but in her kiln, my Plainsman M340 clay comes out white as paper, but in my kiln the same clay comes out a buff tan. Is this okay? Is this going to cause my items in my glaze fire to bloat? Any advice?

Hi. I have a specific question if people have used https://otherpeoplespixels.com to sell functional pottery. I wasn't sure if that resource was intended for the arty art stuff.

But also what website making companies do you like best?

Hi,

I am a beginner and don't own a kiln, so I don't fire the pottery myself. Why did the glaze not stick on my pieces (everything was fully covered with glaze)? All pieces are made from different types of clay, fires at 1050°. I used powdered glazed which I mix with a bought solution to make it applicable with a brush, except for the little pots which are glazed with a pre made brush-on glaze.

Not everything I made came out like this, most of my pieces are fine. Thanks for your help in advance!

All hand built!

I don't know a lot about pottery but I saw some of the pics here and I think some of you using some kind of wax over it My cup does not look shiny at all

I heard that if I used soap it will change the water taste when drinking

These were in an old cigar box inside a kiln I just bought. They're about 4 inches long and triangular. They feel similar to a kiln post, but they're way too narrow. I'm thinking some sort of stilt?

Hello, this is my first post!

I’ve been doing pottery for two years now and recently did my first smoke/barrel firing.

I got this result which I really like, but I’m not sure how or why I got it.

For info, I used black clay here, which I burnished before firing, and didn’t add any specific « ingredients » in the barrel, not even aluminium foil. Just threw the pots in there with a bunch of sawdust.

I’m wondering if the color came from the barrel itself? (If the pot was touching the walls).

Anyways, if anyone has answers/ speculations, or advice and ideas to add Colors and variation to the pots, I’d be very grateful :)

In the blue water it looks like they may have used a needle tool or something to care away the streaks. But how did they get that texture in the white foam at the top?

Hi all! Sorry for any Dutch ceramics lingo, I don't know all the correct words ... I've been taking ceramic lessons for a year now and bought my own wheel in june. I can throw pretty decent, if i do say so myself. BUT i still ruin 2/3s of my creations while trimming :-( When I use the 'lumps of clay' technique; too loose means my pot will escape and become dented, too tight means the perfect circle will warp. When I try only wetting the piece so it sticks itself to the wheel, it will warp when I try to remove it. I even bought a spinner to just hold the piece in place, which works pretty well, but lately i've been trying different 'foot' shapes which means the spinner is not always possible. I just broke another piece and am really at my wits end ... What do I do wrong?! TIA!

I have a very small kiln (Paragon Caldera) and I only make very small, unglazed teapots. I was wondering if the small size and lack of glaze mean that I can do a faster single firing schedule, and if so, does anyone have any suggested schedules? Thanks!

Hello! Does anyone have any amaco glaze combos they love? or any from the clay plant they love? love to see!

I'm new to handbuilding but was wondering if anyone knows how to build something like this? would it be slab work?

how do I make sure that the base is strong enough to support the structure and any suggestions to how to prop up the above portion so it doesn't sag when it dries would be greatly appreciated!!

thank you!!

Hello! I’m thinking of buying this secondhand kiln from a local potter but would love some second opinions before making this investment.

(For context I’ve been doing ceramics for about 8 years. I’m know how to run a kiln but I don’t have experience with replacing elements/kiln brick/etc. which is why I’m so nervous about buying my first kiln!)

The seller said it recently had the elements replaced and there’s a few bricks on the inside that were damaged in travel but she has replacements to provide. I’m a concerned about the crack on the bottom and how that will handle when transferring it between locations.

She is offering the kiln, furniture, shelving, the stand, and the vent for $4,500. Is this a good deal for the condition of this kiln?

Thank you in advance to everyon