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Author: Lila Emerson

Hi, I’m Lila! I’ve been captivated by the art of pottery for as long as I can remember. From the moment I first touched clay, I knew I had found my passion. Through my website, CraftedInClay.com, I share my love for pottery, offering tutorials, tips, and inspiration for anyone eager to discover, learn, and master the art of pottery. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, I’m here to help you shape your creative vision into something beautiful!

Hi, I’m Lila! I’ve been captivated by the art of pottery for as long as I can remember. From the moment I first touched clay, I knew I had found my passion. Through my website, CraftedInClay.com, I share my love for pottery, offering tutorials, tips, and inspiration for anyone eager to discover, learn, and master the art of pottery. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, I’m here to help you shape your creative vision into something beautiful!

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0.33 liters (L) to cups (US)

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Alright young potter! Let’s talk about measuring liquids, which is really important when you’re mixing different materials for your pottery projects! Liters are a unit we use to measure liquids, and when you’re working with different recipes, it’s sometimes helpful to change these measurements into something else. In the United States, we often use cups

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Burnishing Stage (350°C to °F)

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

When you’re making pottery, there’s an important process called burnishing. This happens when the clay is heated to 350 degrees Celsius. This temperature is really hot, and it helps make the surface of the clay smooth and shiny. Now, to understand how hot 350°C is, we can change it into Fahrenheit using a special equation:

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45 milliliters (mL) to fluid ounces (fl oz)

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, young potter! Today, we are going to learn how to change milliliters (mL) into fluid ounces (fl oz). This is really important, especially when you’re mixing your clay or measuring out your glaze! Understanding the Measurement Milliliters are a small unit of measurement, often used in cooking or mixing. It’s kind of like

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9 fluid ounces (fl oz) to milliliters (mL)

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! Today we’re going to learn about measurements. When you’re doing pottery, you often use different amounts of liquids, like water or glue. But sometimes, we need to change how we measure them! That’s where ounces and milliliters come in. Fluid ounces (fl oz) and milliliters (mL) are both ways to measure liquids. In

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Space Planning Tips for Your Dream Pottery Studio

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

When I first started out as a potter, I had this grand vision of a cozy, creative sanctuary where clay would morph into artistic masterpieces. Little did I know that the reality of setting up a pottery studio involved some serious logistical planning! If you’re like me and want to create a workspace that inspires

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1.25 Quarts to Gallons (US)

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, future potter! 🌟 Today, we’re going to learn how to change quarts into gallons. Think of quarts and gallons as different ways to measure liquid, just like measuring clay for your pottery! A quart is a container that can hold a specific amount of liquid, and one gallon is made up of a

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Matte glaze reoxidation (Cone 5 to °F)

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Okay! So let’s dive into the fun world of pottery. When someone creates pottery—like vases, bowls, or mugs—they often coat their creations with something called glaze. This glaze is like a shiny paint that makes the pottery look beautiful and protects it. Now, let’s talk about matte glaze. You know how some things are shiny

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Cone 022 = 1112°F (600°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, future potter! 🌟 Today, we’re going to dive into something really cool about pottery called cones. Think of cones as special little tools that help us know how hot to make the kiln when we’re firing our clay creations. When we say Cone 022, it means we’re aiming for a temperature of 1112°F

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Cone 021 = 1143°F (617°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, young potter! Today, we’re going to talk about something super important in the world of pottery: cone temperatures. You see, when we make pottery, we need to heat our clay and glaze to the right temperature so they can turn into beautiful, strong pieces. One of the special markers we use is called

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Cone 020 = 1180°F (638°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, young potter! Let’s dive into some cool science behind your pottery work! When you make pottery, you use something called kilns, which are like big ovens that help make your clay creations hard and ready for use. Now, every pottery piece needs a special kind of heat to turn out just right. That’s

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