For those of you in a community studio, do your studios allow dry sanding of bone dry greenware or bisque ware in the studio? I recently started in a studio management role at my community studio, and the current instructor is instructing the students to dry sand their green and bisque ware. I'm considering a policy change to not allow that, for safety and cleanliness reasons, but I'm wondering if that is not realistic? I'd love to know about the policies at other studios! submitted by /u/Accomplished_Mix2250 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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Jugs and vases all ready for my spring craft fairs. Wisley Gardens on 2nd May and straight on to Hatfield House on the 9th. Both great days out if you are in southeast England. submitted by /u/Tatarek-Pottery [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Does anyone know these kinds of ceramic glazes and how to use and burn them? Do they contain lead and or cadmium? Other heavy metals? By Mobay I am going through the old ceramic glaze of my new working place right now, and I think these have stayed here for more than 30 years. So I need some help and tips lol to get them into use once again. Thank you all! https://preview.redd.it/lycy2e7mdouc1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=43b419b0e0d892f50df745b7f873d385745592f3 https://preview.redd.it/vpbax87mdouc1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=749631a89103d9f96 ..read more

Hello! Beginner here. I am looking for recommendations on glazes and what/where to buy them (in Canada). I currently go to a studio that has a few glazes but I would like more variety and more fun colours and options to try. I’ve done some searching and am not sure how much to get either. Also interested in underglaze sets. Thanks! submitted by /u/b_la_z [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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I’ve been having trouble glazing some of my textured pottery, and I’m looking for some advice. The piece pictured is an example of the texture I’ve been struggling with. Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of the glazing issues, but I’ll do my best to describe. Other potentially important info: I am a member at a pottery co-op, and was using the studio glazes. Members of the glaze committee are responsible for maintaining the glazes. I am not sure the last time this specific glaze had been checked for consistency and SG. The situation: I dipped a piece with this texture into a glaze fo ..read more

I’ve been given some lead glazes years ago from a friend, they are very old but are beautiful glazes!! I have used some of them for decorative pieces (I wouldn’t use them for food for obvious reasons) But I’m still on the fence about using them for even decorative items, would love to hear your opinions on this, as we stopped using lead for health reasons. Should I get rid of them?? If so, how? If I should keep them any advice to keep myself safe while using them (obviously gloves and mask) If I carry on using then will there be cross contamination over other pieces? Thanks for any advice su ..read more

Ignore the weeds please! Here's the previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Pottery/s/OnMf75JkwJ submitted by /u/Noeasytaskshere [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hello everyone! I have watched all the seasons of The Great Pottery Throw-Down and I would really like to enroll in a pottery class, but since they are pretty pricey I wanted to check first. I have MS and I get tired very easily from physical exertion. I couldn't walk for more than about half an hour for example. Would I be able to do pottery, or is it too physically demanding? Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/lwaxana_katana [visit reddit] [comments ..read more