Why Glaze Fit Matters (and How We Test It) We know a tiny glaze crack can ruin a piece overnight — one hairline fracture spreads. We’ll show a practical method we use to test glaze fit from sample tiles to…
Why Local Clay Matters We show how to find DEPENDABLE local clay, test its properties, and decide if it suits pottery or construction. This guide condenses fieldwork, lab shortcuts, and checkpoints so we can responsibly source nearby clay and plan…
Rapid 2200°F burnouts for small-batch pros — compact, digital, and reliable. Nothing ruins a burnout cycle faster than a kiln that takes ages to reach temperature or can’t hit the peak you need. We tested the TableTop Hi‑Temp 2200° Burnout…
Why Contemporary Ceramic Experiments Matter We take a playful, laboratory-minded approach to ceramics, testing glazes, tweaking processes, and creating surprising work. This guide gives six clear steps so we can experiment confidently, learn quickly, and iterate toward reliable, striking results…
Welcome to Buncheong: Clay, Culture, and Curiosity We introduce Buncheong’s expressive stoneware tradition and will guide us gently from raw clay to finished pieces using accessible studio methods grounded in historical techniques. Our hands-on path fosters curiosity, practical skill, and…
Why We Test Clay Plasticity: Make Field Problems Predictable We turn clay behavior from guesswork into reliable data: we show step-by-step tests that make field problems predictable. Shocking fact: a small clay change can blitz a foundation — we help…
Why We Love Celadon — A Glassy Green Invitation We adore celadon for its translucent, glassy green surface and subtle crackle that lets form show through a veil of color. In this workshop we demystify the process and guide potters…
