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Explore essential pottery tools, equipment, and studio setup tips, from choosing kilns and wheels to creating a functional workspace for all skill levels. Start your pottery journey with the right gear!

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Essential Tips for Safe Oven Baking of Pottery Clay

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

Hey there, fellow clay enthusiast! If you’re like me, you probably have a passion for creativity that leads to experimenting with all sorts of pottery projects. Whether you’re looking to create functional pieces or artistic sculptures, the thought of baking your cherished creations might be rattling around in your mind. But how safe is it

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Key Tools You Need to Start Your Pottery Adventure

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

I can’t even begin to describe the thrill I felt the first time I got my hands dirty with clay. Picture this: A deliciously squishy handful of earth, ready to transform into something beautiful and unique. There’s nothing quite like it! If you’re here, I’m guessing you’re eager to start your pottery journey too! Let’s

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Best Non-Toxic Paints for Stunning Pottery Creations

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

When it comes to pottery painting, you want to express your creativity while ensuring that you’re using safe, effective products. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer variety of paints available or worried about their safety, you’re not alone. That’s why I’m here to help you navigate through the myriad of options so you

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Tools Every Potter Needs to Start Creating Today

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

Pottery-making is not just a craft; it’s an exploration of creativity, a therapeutic outlet, and honestly, a whole lot of fun! Whether you’re looking to make a one-of-a-kind mug for your morning coffee or a beautiful decorative bowl for your dining table, you’ll want to equip yourself with the right tools and materials. It’s easy

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Choosing Your Perfect Pottery Wheel Made Simple

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

Getting your hands muddy and creating something beautiful on a pottery wheel is such a rewarding experience. Trust me, once you get into it, you’ll be hooked. But if you’re new to pottery—or even if you’ve been working with clay for a while—you know that selecting the right pottery wheel can be overwhelming. With so

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Essential Techniques for Air-Drying Pottery Effectively

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

When I first started working with clay, I remember the excitement of sculpting a piece that came straight from my imagination. But let me tell you, the air drying process was like the wild card of my pottery journey! I would create these beautiful bowls, only to have some of them crack during drying. Ugh,

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Essential Tools Every Beginner Potter Needs

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

When I first decided to dabble in pottery, it felt like stepping into a whole new universe. I mean, who doesn’t want to create something with their own two hands, right? That feeling of molding clay into something beautiful? Pure magic! If you’re anything like I was, you probably have a million questions zipping through

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Pit Firing: An Ancient Pottery Technique

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

Pit firing is one of the oldest and simplest firing methods used to create pottery. In this process, pottery pieces are buried in a pit and then fired using natural materials like wood, leaves, and even straw. How It Works First, you dig a shallow pit in the ground. Then, you place your pottery inside,

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Beginner Potter’s Toolkit: Must-Have Supplies and Tips

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

Stepping into the world of pottery can feel like stepping onto alien terrain, can’t it? I remember my first time—I was so excited but also terrified that I’d mess everything up. What if I rolled out a lopsided pot or, heaven forbid, turned a block of clay into a catastrophe? But fear not as I

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Choosing Your Perfect Pottery Wheel for Crafting

April 13, 2025April 16, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

I remember the first time I got my hands on a pottery wheel. It felt like a whirlwind of excitement mixed with just a pinch of trepidation. I was eager to create beautiful pieces, but I had so many questions swirling in my mind. What’s the best wheel for a newbie like me? Are there

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