Daily Dissecting a Glaze to Explore the Functions of Raw Materials in a Glaze

Ever wonder what each raw material in your glaze recipe is actually doing? Whether you’re tweaking an existing formula or building a glaze from scratch, understanding the function of each ingredient is essential for achieving consistent, beautiful results.

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Daily Creating a Kaleidoscopic Surface with Underglazes and Water Etching

In this post, Angelo di Petta demonstrates how he uses layered underglazes and the plastic mesh in which clementines are often packaged, to create amazing, multi-colored surfaces. Don't miss this one!

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Daily Great Tips for Designing and Laser Cutting Tools

If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your own custom texture tools for clay work, laser cutting opens up a world of possibilities. In this post, an excerpt from the July/August 2025 issue of Pottery Making Illustrated, Lindsay Scypta shares her insights into using laser cutters to make tools.

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Daily 8 Expert Tips for Making Perfect Plates

Crafting a perfect plate is deceptively complex. Liz Pechacek admits it took her about a decade of trial, error, and refinement to develop a design and technique that consistently delivers both beauty and function. Lucky for us, Liz is happy to share what she learned along the way!

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