Welcome to the Potterings Blog!
If you are just starting out in handbuilding, you might feel overwhelmed by all the techniques, tools, and tips out there. Maybe you have struggled to shape your clay the way you imagine or are looking for ways to grow your confidence as a beginner potter. That is exactly why we created this blog, to guide you on your pottery journey. Here, you will find clear, beginner-friendly tips on handbuilding, along with insights and inspiration to help you create beautiful, meaningful pieces.
We also believe that pottery is better when it is shared. Feel free to share our posts to encourage other potters along their path, whether they are just picking up clay for the first time or looking to deepen their skills. Together, we can build a supportive community where every artist feels more confident, capable, and inspired.
Lora – Potterings owner
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Beginner’s Guide to Underglazing: Everything You Need to Know
Learn the difference between underglazing on leatherhard clay vs. bisqueware in this beginner-friendly pottery guide from Potterings, a West Seattle ceramics studio.
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The Art of Patience: Why Slow Drying is Your Pottery’s Best Friend
There’s one golden rule that can make or break your pottery: slow drying. It might be tempting to rush your freshly sculpted masterpiece from the handbuilding table straight…
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10 Successful Glazing Tips Using Mid-Fire Glazes (Cone 5/6)
Glazing is where your pottery transforms—adding color, depth, and personality. But for beginners, glazing can feel overwhelming. At Potterings, we help new handbuilders find their confidence, especially when…
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How to Keep Your Pottery from Sticking to Kiln Shelves: A Beginning Potter’s Guide
If you’ve ever opened the kiln to find your beautiful bowl permanently fused to the shelf, or you’ve received a piece of pottery back from your community studio…
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Master the Rib: Your Best Pottery Tool for Potters
Today, I want to shine a spotlight on one of the most unassuming yet incredibly powerful tools in your kit: the pottery rib. For many beginning potters, the…
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Why Does Pottery Explode in the Kiln? A Pottery Instructor Explains!
The Frustrating Reality of Pottery Making As a pottery instructor, one of the most disheartening experiences for both myself and my students is opening the kiln after a firing,…
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