https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-08 https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/potter-to-potter-frozen-pond-technique-dc monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821562967-417WWMMKYRS2E7E84O2N/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0958.jpeg Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821564022-F0MJYGMDNR4EAL42UKFB/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0522.jpeg Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821567281-IJCMN6JONUGY8MB0YH4R/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0941.jpeg Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821571095-7S4C4OI914KZ0CSOOPF6/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0523.jpeg Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821577186-M8LL6RBJOTTOLQYV63UG/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0175.JPG Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821580665-H5HLZMLT83CN9GWSAPUK/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0178.JPG Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821581571-8JG082AAXZ82VDNQEGOL/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_1080.jpeg Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821586142-HTCJ0E99T47F4RIWPDOK/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0187.JPG Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/5453df20-6c32-471e-87a4-7aa8a5033d16/danielle+chouhan+clay+journals Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan - Make it stand out Danielle’s early journals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821574972-L3BJJXPN26CUKH8DD40B/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_1081.jpeg Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan - Tools Needed She brushes on the base and top layers and applies the RHC with the following tools: daubing craft sponges fine line applicator pens and Xiem applicator bulbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770823349536-KKH626YJUX0W0J2ACVX6/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0177.JPG Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770823349362-6PMPR1AHHE65RNYJXX10/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0185.JPG Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770823351908-FV47P1MR37N3V1SNQ8LW/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0179.JPG Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770823353847-XURSSFDWUU5X7VRR6B10/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0183.JPG Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821584571-4L36ED1TCMMONKCSQGWU/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_1084.jpeg Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan - In order to track successes and failures with different combinations, Danielle created ceramic test tiles. She experimented with different glazes for base layers and flowy top layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/918fb088-b023-4143-8768-bfeb909c8f74/frozen+pond+before+and+after+by+danielle+chouhan Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821561401-HECB48YVIOG5FED7SVY5/Glaze_Combinations.png Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan Danielle transitioned from notebooks and test tiles to using the ClayLab app, which allows her to: Track glaze types, layering, combinations, glaze order, and number of coats Record firing schedules and shelf placement Photograph stages to observe how brush strokes and application techniques impact glaze flow and results “I was able to recreate favorites with greater accuracy,” she says, “and I was able to recognize patterns since I could now search and filter my finished work.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821578709-ADWPL199QCGHB8COITYH/Glaze_Combinations2.png Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan - Each piece Danielle glazes can take up to an hour, including layers, application, and documenting her process using the ClayLab app. “Glazing in the frozen pond technique is exciting, beautiful, and satisfying,” reflects Danielle, “It often feels like magic. It is also complicated, slow, frustrating, and can be quite expensive if you are purchasing all your own glazes.” “The best part of the process,” she adds (very much in the spirit of the Potter to Potter blog series), “is learning and connecting with others.” Watching customers fall in love with her finished pieces is the ultimate reward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1770821583227-KAM8DGJW9UD6XLWNNVSF/Danielle+Chouhan+Ceramics_0186.JPG Blog - Potter to Potter: Frozen Pond Technique with Danielle Chouhan If you’d like to try your hand at Frozen Pond, Danielle’s advice is simple: “No matter where you begin, record your steps diligently. It will help you make sense of both your successes and failures.” Check out Danielle’s pottery at @clayartsstudioc or www.clayartsstudioc.com. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/tape-resist-process-ac monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/9bfab251-84ec-4843-b12e-965cddaa6220/Copy+of+Strata+Vase+-+Front+View.jpg Blog - Potter to Potter: Crepe Tape Resist Pottery Process with Alta Ceramics Crepe tape resist is a simple but time consuming pottery technique for creating crisp lines, bold patterns, and graphic surfaces with underglaze or glaze. I’ve discussed the technique briefly here. In this post, Allie of Alta Ceramics shares the exact materials, glaze tips, and step-by-step tape resist process she uses in her ceramic work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/84ea2e7c-cd51-4cbe-ad59-fd01babd60be/Copy+of+Pastel+Pride+Vase+-+Front+view.jpg Blog - Potter to Potter: Crepe Tape Resist Pottery Process with Alta Ceramics - Make it stand out Alta Ceramics Pastel Pride Vase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/0647125a-ff4a-43f0-9067-26e5c3f0df4d/Copy+of+Midnight+Swirl+Vase+-+Front.jpg Blog - Potter to Potter: Crepe Tape Resist Pottery Process with Alta Ceramics - Explore Alta Ceramics’s Work As can be seen throughout her body of work, Allie’s pottery reflects her “love for craftsmanship and design, blending functionality with beauty.” Shop Allie’s collection here, and follow Alta Ceramics on Instagram @altaceramix. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/potter-to-potter-sgraffito monthly 0.5 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/525cf332-3936-4136-af4c-2187e99c859f/image2.jpg Blog - Potter to Potter: Sgraffito Pottery Process with Proudly Krafted I came across Corey’s work on Instagram when I saw a set of adorable capybara bowls that just made me smile. Just have a look at Corey’s pottery gallery, and you can see how their work often centers on animals who are, in the words of the artist themself, “sometimes cute, sometimes mischievous, often unapologetically queer.” If this description appeals to you, give Corey a follow on Instagram! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c25f1113-4b24-43f5-bc1b-85bac7bfaade/image0.jpg Blog - Potter to Potter: Sgraffito Pottery Process with Proudly Krafted Before beginning the sgraffito process of carving out the traced lines, Corey’s got a pro tip: “Use cornstarch to help bring out traced designs before carving. This makes the imagery easier to read and refine.” Essentially, once a design is traced, to see the design more clearly before carving it out, Corey puts some cornstarch into a sock and gently dabs it onto the piece. The cornstarch makes the tracings easier to see, and therefore easier to carve later on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/54987656-7e05-4a5b-9775-7bcb433018dc/image1.jpg Blog - Potter to Potter: Sgraffito Pottery Process with Proudly Krafted “Right now, I’m intentionally experimenting and observing how different tools create different marks and textures,” says Corey, “That variation in line quality is a huge part of the process for me. Occasionally, I’ll paint small details back over the carved areas, then clean up and refine the surface before bisque firing.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/fc73dc80-e2b0-4b17-83bf-7e2d47e54f5b/frogsproudlykrafted.jpg Blog - Potter to Potter: Sgraffito Pottery Process with Proudly Krafted At its core, Corey describes their sgraffito process as a practice in “patience, observation, and storytelling—using line, color, and texture to celebrate queerness, nature, and the quiet intimacy found in small, hand-made moments.” Check out Corey’s gallery of work at www.proudlykrafted.com. You can follow Corey on Instagram and other socials @proudlykrafted. Interested in ordering a piece from Corey? They accept custom order requests! https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/pottery-lesson-failure monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/47b2d43a-a90b-42b2-822d-a5eda57b17a0/broken+ceramic+tray.jpg Blog - Why Pottery Is One of the Best Places to Learn How to Fail - The most important lesson pottery taught me: you will make mistakes. You will fail. And that’s okay. You can fail and start over. You can pivot when things don’t go as planned. You can take risks, experiment, and learn. Failure doesn’t have to mean shame. And, in the right context, it can be profoundly liberating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/5723ac3b-ef5b-4165-8830-c69688597d16/97891.webp Blog - Why Pottery Is One of the Best Places to Learn How to Fail - Growth mindset: Viewing failure as an opportunity to learn promotes resilience and curiosity. Fixed mindset: Viewing mistakes as proof of inability leads to fear and frustration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/3667ff48-a18d-42ae-8fc9-0d5f12a88e31/leather+hard+and+bone+dry+pottery+shards.jpg Blog - Why Pottery Is One of the Best Places to Learn How to Fail - In a nourishing pottery studio, the stakes are low, the environment is supportive, and failure is expected. This is the perfect place to practice risk-taking and creativity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/209538c9-148e-491f-b177-bd2a30ff1ac4/pottery+studio+process+pic.png Blog - Why Pottery Is One of the Best Places to Learn How to Fail - TL/DR? Pottery teaches you: How mistakes are lessons How to adapt when things don’t go as planned How to take creative risks without fear Trust me: Creativity flourishes when we are free from perfection. Pottery gives you that freedom. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/20-must-try-surface-design-ideas-for-pottery-and-ceramics monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2517c00e-f410-42df-ac9e-c3e48352d49f/Surfacetiles_20250602_162546.JPEG Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Blow bubbles in underglaze or slip to create playful, dreamy patterns that pop with texture. Learn more about Bubble Painting here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/e393ea92-ad07-47c8-8e9a-791ea44393cc/Surfacetiles_20250602_162526.JPEG Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Dig in and carve out bold lines or delicate textures to give your pottery depth and drama. Learn more about reasons to carve here. For recommended carving tools, read this comparative analysis. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d80dc26f-4a1c-4c9d-80d0-7069ff8936ea/Gary+Jackson+Fire+When+Ready+Pottery.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Use crackle glaze or sodium silicate to create intricate surface cracks for a vintage, weathered look. Learn more about crackling here. Photo credit: Gary Jackson, Fire When Ready Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/6a726419-40cc-4f08-bf45-20ddb840a1ce/leafvinylresist.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Design and cut your own vinyl stickers to mask areas before glazing. Learn more about how to use vinyl stickers to decorate pottery here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery. —> Shop this look! Laguna 80 clay, Potter’s Choice Blue Midnight, Potter’s Choice Arctic Blue, stencil vinyl cut on a Cricut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/4aef9d82-f176-4dee-ac0c-e9763cfee7a8/meesh+pottery+mug+fine+line Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Use ultra-thin applicators or pens to draw detailed designs on your clay. Learn more about fine line design here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a37967fd-9bb3-4e7c-a227-3b3b0abc820a/April25Shop_20250331_133502.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Brush on glaze like paint to create painterly surfaces. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/6a5363c5-fdce-4398-8732-8dfd2c3af675/April25ShopDrop_2461+2.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Add shiny, metallic overglazes for a luxe & iridescent pop. Learn more about luster firing here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery, 14K white gold on unicorn ring holders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/80c0617a-fbf6-4869-8052-96bef61bf814/Surfacetiles_20250602_162209.JPEG Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Carve into leather-hard clay, then fill the lines with contrasting slip, underglaze, or glaze for embedded designs. Learn more about 4 ways to inlay your clay here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bff4c1f0-1828-4358-a7ef-3c4acf6655f8/Surfacetiles_20250602_162359.JPEG Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Stick cut paper shapes onto your pottery before painting to create stencil-style patterns. Learn more about the paper resist decorating technique here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d8900e81-a2c5-4863-b63f-22e7e66f9afa/Resin+inlay.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Fill carved areas with vibrant, glossy resin post-firing for a bold, mixed-media finish. Learn more about inlaying carvings into pottery with UV resin here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/5cd04bb3-c645-41c5-90ef-0a09feb7085e/Surfacetiles_20250602_162233.JPEG Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Coat leather-hard clay in slip or underglaze, then carve through it to reveal dramatic contrast underneath. Learn more about sgraffito here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bd38d5c1-f4a5-44c2-b357-3eacd4ccbe60/Digital+Fire+Image.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Transfer fine, screen-printed designs onto clay for clean, repeatable, high-detail patterns. Photo credit: Digital Fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/20722ee1-aad9-41c8-8b75-1654e0273a5d/slip+trail+example.JPEG Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Squeeze slip through a fine tip to draw raised lines, dots, and patterns with cake-decorating flair. Learn more about slip trailing in ceramics here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/7c9897ed-27af-46bd-8f66-efb29086f256/splattermeeshpottery.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Channel your inner Pollock and flick, drip, or fling glaze or slip for bold, playful bursts of texture. Learn more about splatter painting pottery here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/dd6c216e-f6fb-4435-b374-f3d49e0b2968/imprinted+clay Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Press in textures using stamps, lace, leaves, or found objects for tactile, repeatable patterns. Learn more about 9 different ways to imprint your clay here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/58744e57-0a37-43fa-af77-4cbb865efb25/taperesits1.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Stick on painter’s tape, crepe paper tape, or vinyl tape to block out bold, clean-lined designs before glazing or underglaze painting. Learn more about the tape resist technique here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/6df21dfb-af2e-4307-a269-4e8c3cecd44d/foxmugsmeesh.JPG Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Use underglaze like paint on bisqueware or greenware for bold colors and layered illustrations. Learn more about underglaze painting here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/480ddea7-28af-4735-a9fb-9ec839ced052/underglaze+transfer+example+meesh+pottery.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Apply pre-printed or handmade ceramic transfer sheets for intricate designs. Learn more about using underglaze transfers here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bc456149-caa2-4fe4-990d-a9c9a0d6b669/water+etching+sample+tile.JPEG Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Paint wax on leather hard or bone dry clay, then sponge away exposed areas for subtle, raised textures. Learn more about water etching pottery here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2ca4cdfb-c075-4a6c-bcdc-021873bab3e0/waxresistmeeshpottery.jpg Blog - 20 Must-Try Surface Design Ideas for Pottery - Use wax resist as a barrier when glazing to create unique hand-drawn designs that let your bare clay pop. Learn more about using wax resist as surface decoration for pottery here. Photo credit: Meesh Pottery https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/potterie-guide-cadeaux-ceramique-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d981c577-2e04-4476-9df2-262db797f3b5/Basic+Kemper+Toolkit Blog - Guide des Cadeaux pour Potiers : 5 meilleures idées à moins de 100€ - Make it stand out Basic Kemper Tool Kit ($19.06) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2928cca0-150d-401e-b0f1-40124d2c3b06/IMG_0928.jpg Blog - Guide des Cadeaux pour Potiers : 5 meilleures idées à moins de 100€ - Make it stand out Diamond Core Concave Handheld Clay Extruder ($48) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/7e5d6c23-034f-4ecf-9e1f-7e968196eaf6/mudtoolsdoall.jpeg Blog - Guide des Cadeaux pour Potiers : 5 meilleures idées à moins de 100€ - Make it stand out Mudtools Do All Trim Tool ($42.98) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f930bc83-01c6-44a3-912b-01a1e38509e0/soolabag.JPG Blog - Guide des Cadeaux pour Potiers : 5 meilleures idées à moins de 100€ - Make it stand out Hey Soola Bag ($59-$65) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/10a2a262-66e6-4fd0-a847-db5fe75e8b65/Diamond+Core+Tools+Fine+Point+Set+1 Blog - Guide des Cadeaux pour Potiers : 5 meilleures idées à moins de 100€ - Make it stand out Diamond Core Tools 3-Piece Fine Point Set 1 (FP1, FP3, FP5) ($99) https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/pottery-gift-guide-2025 monthly 0.5 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d981c577-2e04-4476-9df2-262db797f3b5/Basic+Kemper+Toolkit Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Basic Kemper Tool Kit ($19.06) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2928cca0-150d-401e-b0f1-40124d2c3b06/IMG_0928.jpg Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Diamond Core Concave Handheld Clay Extruder ($48) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/7e5d6c23-034f-4ecf-9e1f-7e968196eaf6/mudtoolsdoall.jpeg Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Mudtools Do All Trim Tool ($42.98) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/b2e664e1-3e66-4840-9be4-12a0e54e7920/2.png Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - BONUS! Help the potter in your life keep track of their special creations with The Pottery Journal ($15). Designed by yours truly for potters, The Pottery Journal is a creative companion for the wheel, the glaze room, and every step of the making journey. Perfect for hobbyists and seasoned artists alike, it helps track, reflect, and refine their craft with confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f930bc83-01c6-44a3-912b-01a1e38509e0/soolabag.JPG Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Hey Soola Bag ($59-$65) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/10a2a262-66e6-4fd0-a847-db5fe75e8b65/Diamond+Core+Tools+Fine+Point+Set+1 Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Diamond Core Tools 3-Piece Fine Point Set 1 (FP1, FP3, FP5) ($99) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2c55a71e-5663-4176-9ac2-6e62b452e43f/Mini%2BUpright-Giffin%2BGrip-Michael%2BDyrland-9509-01.jpg Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Giffin Grip® Mini ($186.57) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/e3a8f606-1dda-4511-be57-be6a8d51bf30/Screenshot+2024-11-04+at+2.07.37%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Small Ceramic’s Mini Pottery Wheel ($211.41) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a3d6de93-aae7-4d2d-b217-07cb19e1eb25/baileyminimight.jpeg Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Bailey Minimight ($525) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bb422287-c80b-4cb7-8c2c-fde6a08085c0/Shimpo+Wheel.jpg Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Shimpo VL-Whisper Potter’s Wheel ($1830) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f660198d-8a5e-4ba7-a867-ea67f2011516/KMT818-1.jpg Blog - Pottery Gift Guide: Top 10 Best Gifts for Potters in 2025 - Make it stand out Skutt KMT-818 ($2686) https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/kid-stencil monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/21639f67-bd16-438c-a492-87acd46b68fb/PXL_20211002_195250950_Original.jpeg Blog - Making Vinyl Stencils for Pottery Out of Kid Art - This is the original sketch my then 4 year-old made. I loved it so much, I wanted to put it on a plate. Naturally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d4b23d0d-e9a1-48b9-bf37-648644ca3483/97682.jpeg Blog - Making Vinyl Stencils for Pottery Out of Kid Art - This is the plate I made with a stencil I printed on a Cricut of her original drawing. It makes me so happy! And to think this could maybe be in a museum in 2000 years… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/935f0faa-efef-47f5-b9eb-a1435dff303e/Frog+Drawing.png Blog - Making Vinyl Stencils for Pottery Out of Kid Art - Step 1: Take a picture of the artwork and adjust the image so that it is black and white and has a high contrast so that the artwork is black, and the background is all white. You will want the contrast to more easily remove the background in the Cricut Design Space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2f247656-59fc-4cf6-837f-d495f5025a0a/Screenshot+2025-06-18+at+15.52.37.png Blog - Making Vinyl Stencils for Pottery Out of Kid Art - Step 2: In Design Space, start a new project and upload your black and white image file. If you have automatic background removal (a paid service), use that. If not, remove the background with the color tolerance selection tool. You can zoom in to get the smaller areas if desired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f71220e9-bac1-4b7e-9dbb-a736e4a49f44/Screenshot+2025-06-18+at+15.53.33.png Blog - Making Vinyl Stencils for Pottery Out of Kid Art - Step 3: Once the background is removed, hit “apply” and select “single layer.” Hit “next.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/3e2e01c9-16f9-4d11-b030-40aa04172d87/Screenshot+2025-06-18+at+15.54.33.jpg Blog - Making Vinyl Stencils for Pottery Out of Kid Art - Steps 4, 5, & 6: Name your file, then hit “upload.” You can size the image to your desired specifications, then print! To learn more about cutting vinyl stickers on a Cricut, check out this Youtube video on How To Make Vinyl Stickers with Cricut and this blog post from Happy Scraps. Once printed, prepare your sticker by weeding it with a needle tool or weeding tool (aka removing the unwanted pieces of vinyl from your design). https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/mishima monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1746479797174-3GUPGUM4LZTAQKT4L2XS/Jenna+Vanden+Brink+copy.png Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Jenna Vanden Brink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1746479797137-Y6WBXMS3V7FLAZMR7GF8/AylaMullen+copy.png Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Ayla Mullen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1746480099965-WG8H6RK0P2QHHRYIQDLA/BeccaSands+copy.png Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Becca Sands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1746480566676-YN3IHWBJXPCW4AKS39MH/AlicjaZasucha+copy.png Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Alicja Zasucha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1746742461282-25K6IBM6HJQ3U27L1RLJ/LeelaChakravarti.jpg Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Leela Chakravarti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1746742453483-L95FA31D5HZN9BCX3YKA/Alexandra%2BKim%2BCeramics.jpg Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Alexandra Kim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1746742904644-ONCJEHPY3VCS9MVNG12N/Lorna+Meaden+Cup.jpg Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Lorna Meaden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1746743110776-ZVFJYWDFIPA88H12FXT7/Diana+Fayt+Vase+copy.png Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Diana Fayt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bd5b5323-5101-4ab7-bbe8-be9240a1a30e/JennaVandenBrinkCup+copy.jpg Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Method #1: Carve, inlay, & wipe: using underglaze at the leather hard or bone dry stage Image credit: Jenna Vanden Brink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/caac593f-062d-4e61-8233-9160f2e32d31/LeelaChakravarti.jpg Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Method #2: Carve, inlay, & scrape: using slip at the leather hard stage Image credit: Leela Chakravarti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/9e1b7dac-f39c-42f7-ad50-023e91e921fa/April25ShopDrop_20250326_163342+2.JPEG Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Method #3: Wax resist, carve, inlay, & wipe: using slip, underglaze, or Mayco Stroke & Coat at the leather hard stage Image credit: Meesh Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/6ea011b6-0f58-41ab-bcab-4bf8bf06cd20/April25ShopDrop_2444+2.jpg Blog - Mishima Pottery Techniques: 4 Step-by-Step Inlay Methods for Ceramic Artists - Method #4: Carve, fire, inlay & wipe: using underglaze or glaze at the bisque ware stage Image credit: Meesh Pottery https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/how-to-prevent-your-hand-built-pottery-from-sticking-to-forms monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ab12f0ec-87d0-4a3b-99fc-2c8a34ba2ea9/IMG_2305.JPG Blog - How to Prevent Your Hand-Built Pottery from Sticking to Forms - Make it stand out Sample stainless steel bowl form used for pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/873e43be-f16b-4f04-87f9-11e7df81954d/slabwith+newspaper.jpg Blog - How to Prevent Your Hand-Built Pottery from Sticking to Forms If your mold is flat and/or cylindrical (like these mug molds), one of the simplest and most accessible solutions is wrapping your mold in newspaper or newsprint. This thin layer provides just enough separation between the clay and the form, allowing your piece to release easily. Other alternatives are wax paper, parchment paper, and plastic wrap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1742330589608-EPC01X12E9DIRMU9F329/unsplash-image-3Sk9arYJdio.jpg Blog - How to Prevent Your Hand-Built Pottery from Sticking to Forms If your mold has rounded edges, like a bowl for example, a great option is stretching an old pair of tights or stockings over your mold (what a great way to give those runny pairs of tights another life!). The fabric creates a relatively smooth non-stick surface for your clay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1742330671460-D1YBEC0R7L9GD8031T36/unsplash-image-KMEqlxz3mKc.jpg Blog - How to Prevent Your Hand-Built Pottery from Sticking to Forms Potters are notorious for raiding kitchens for materials, and this next find is likely already in your (or a neighbor’s) cupboard: cornstarch! Cornstarch absorbs excess moisture in the clay and reduces adhesion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1cfe9c0d-9981-459d-96b1-427f8bb13025/mdftray.JPG Blog - How to Prevent Your Hand-Built Pottery from Sticking to Forms Set of 2 MDF pottery forms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/07fac2d6-a5ca-4177-b166-e426059b0a24/plasterform.JPG Blog - How to Prevent Your Hand-Built Pottery from Sticking to Forms Plaster forms for pottery https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/imprinting-pottery-techniques monthly 0.5 2025-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/111ca4ee-89f1-4d8e-a4b5-33ba1fb3fb27/kidbisquestamps.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design One of the ways to add unique custom artist-made designs to your pottery is by making your own bisque-fired stamps. You can sculpt stamps out of clay, bisque fire them, and then use them to imprint designs into your clay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741472949516-QAMFEMDX8RKGOUHL15XH/bisquestamptray.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741472954103-4W6YNHMDRMFCTLKQ3H64/bisquestampmug.jpeg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741472948923-FZFOHME8YEJ99ETT5QIT/bisquestamptray2.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/047576d2-7c8e-4323-924d-7e1fecc88960/melrosemug.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design If you have access to a basic 3D printer (some public libraries have some you use!), you can design, create, and print custom stamps with your own designs. These can range from logos to original imagery. Personally, I love using 3D printed stamps for content with text, such as business logos, town mottos, and favorite quotes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741474453600-QG7XMLXM9RGOZKR1UJNC/3dstampexample.JPG Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741471481633-9JBNQDHC97HLEAR1SG3B/IMG_0691.JPG Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741471519216-RDCOIE8LPGL3RXP56YRR/i+accept+pride+mug.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741471480059-1L6SG6EAXSP6HK3Q7X2P/IMG_0689.JPG Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/dab9b820-827a-4756-9173-788329ed155b/leaf+imprint+photo.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design Let your surroundings be your inspiration! Everyday objects with interesting textures can create stunning imprints on clay. One of my favorite things to do come summertime is forage for potential textures outside. Here are some ideas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f8f7cc07-0542-4477-a52d-7a920fe54214/linocutrainbowstamptray.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design For another custom look, you can carve your own stamps with a basic lino cutter tool out of linoleum, wood, or rubber carving blocks. If you enjoy block printing, you’ll love using linocuts in clay! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741473471500-E3PFJSB634ZV13ZGJTU3/linocutstampmugs.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741473501409-D5BVUB2P2LV0KBZYK8AW/imprintedcircleblueslabmugs.jpeg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741473471283-P74WUL1H7CEII597X7QI/linocutstampcups.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741473473293-0VM7DRTWBHVV8WH6QM6O/imprintedpinkbluecups.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/6484c800-a5f1-41da-80a4-de801a01aba3/tricolorrollerslabmug.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design Ideal for slab building, rolling pins or wooden hand rollers with embossed designs make it easy to cover large areas with beautiful textures with just a simple roll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741473818949-0E3EAPMYAH5ZUTXX1CJ7/floralmkmimprint.jpeg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741473822465-QBN7UGO1GXIVQSPZ9NZP/Rollingpinbutterdish.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741473817928-929JULH5JMO0UR88JP37/leafrollermugblue.jpeg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1741474399524-CP20TW82CCNMLUZR9838/handrolleronclay.JPG Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/5e261292-8a6c-4b13-8ac3-248576b15956/I+accept+the+grand+adventure+alphabet+stamp+cup.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design - Looking to add custom words and messages to your pieces? There is a wide variety of alphabet stamps out there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/99f1880c-1dec-4d1a-b096-d85534886915/siliconetextureonbasket.jpg Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design I first learned about silicone impression mats (like this woodgrain one or this floral and swirls one) in high school after my mentor, Ron Burke, retired. Initially, I disliked them for mass-producing marks, but I soon saw their creative potential. Using them, I crafted a bottle and cup set that won a Gold Key Scholastic Art & Writing Award—an honor that fueled my pottery journey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/18be5325-b1fa-432f-944d-6aecb5754123/Screenshot+2025-03-08+at+6.05.56%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - 9 Ways to Imprint your Pottery for Texture and Design While arts & crafts stencils (like this set of 66 natural designs or this set of wildflower mats or this set of 56 mandalas - see featured image) work well for underglaze or slip painting designs onto clay, when working with slabs, you can also use stencils to imprint subtle designs. Unlike silicone impression mats that tend to press in the design, art stencils will press in the background and make the design pop out. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/vinyl-stickers-pottery monthly 0.5 2025-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/4332d300-cb44-40fb-804f-8809407449ad/taperesits1.jpeg Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery A few years ago, inspired by videos on Instagram, such as videos from artist Mathew Arnold, I decided to tape my own piece. After approximately 45 minutes of taping, the result was this cup, which I then donated to the Kaabo Clay Collective, a virtual network fostering connection and in-person initiatives for Black ceramic artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1739898011603-CIB3LTFVGXPKBFLOQZH3/catloveringholderresist.jpg Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1739897915133-MLGKGNY2A99R5CYR45Z7/heartvinylresist.png Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1739897927840-P00TK351XVU6PC1GC7X8/heartvinylresist3.png Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1739897932984-Y22M73IIEG113LGDLD65/leafvinylresist.png Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/b7497bd9-1905-4163-baa9-f101dffa4038/Lovecats2.png Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery Once the vinyl sticker is on, smooth it down with your fingers staring from the inside and working your way out (which is especially important on curved surfaces). This helps prevent the underglaze from seeping under. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ba5ae726-7ac9-4e2e-ad8e-f68c48848871/slipresistleatherhard.jpg Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery This technique uses vinyl as a resist when applying slip to leather-hard clay. When working with slip, it’s important that the piece is not too dry, otherwise the slip may crack off. I like to apply slip when my pieces are firm but still a tiny bit tacky to the touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bc8b2fb1-a8af-4a06-82d3-b3927af68581/slipresist.jpg Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery - Make it stand out Here’s a picture of the final product of my vase decorated with cobalt oxide slip over an original vinyl sticker cut on a Cricut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d575129b-d29c-496b-a7fe-aab5f80c01ac/Vasevinylresist1.png Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery This method works like wax resist, keeping the glaze off the covered areas of your piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a309a2ae-bf06-4855-b0da-9ee009cd8a8e/heartvinylresist4.png Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery - Make it stand out Here’s a picture of the final product of my oil pour. The piece was underglazed with an ombre effect at the leatherhard stage then bisque fired. I then printed, weeded, and placed one of the free heart designs from Cricut Design Space onto the piece. The piece was then partially dip-glazed, and then the sticker was removed to reveal this mandala-like design with the bare clay ombre effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ea7070b0-85e2-4a4a-93e8-c95456d0ccbb/Seashellresist.jpg Blog - How to Use Vinyl Stickers as a Surface Decoration for Pottery Need some creative inspiration? You can make personalized mugs by adding names or meaningful quotes. You can add ocean-inspired designs like seashell stencils for a beachy vibe (like this cup I made with an original shell drawing) or leaves for botanical effect. Whatever your aesthetic, your design options are plentiful! https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/6-valentines-day-gifts-for-potters monthly 0.5 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/4dcfbfb2-4f84-4eec-a0bd-da6e9dcedcdb/heartpottery.png Blog - 6 Valentine's Day Gifts for Potters & Pottery Students: Thoughtful Ideas from DIY to Small Business Finds While my kiln fired a few feet away to keep me warm from the chill of my uninsulated garage, as the song did its sexy R&B and soul thing (iykyk), I kept imagining myself looking suuuuper fine – insert fire emoji here – like all those feisty model throwers on IG and TikTok getting all the likes. Let’s be clear, no one naturally pouts their lips or smiles like Dua Lipa when throwing on the wheel. And I definitely did not look close to any of those one-chili-pepper level of spice videos (I’m a proud goofball), but I was feeling lovely and loved, and isn’t that what Valentine’s Day is all about? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ee707572-4542-4e97-8a2b-361b993861c7/massage-therapy-1584711_640.jpg Blog - 6 Valentine's Day Gifts for Potters & Pottery Students: Thoughtful Ideas from DIY to Small Business Finds Potters use their bodies in repetitive and often physically demanding ways, which can lead to muscle tension and strain. If you have the skills (because a bad massage is a terrible gift, sorry), grab a favorite massage oil (like this set from Hayberwood LLC on Etsy) and give your potter a solid hour long full-body massage. Areas to target: Hands and fingers, wrists and forearms, shoulders and upper back, lower back (this is a primo location to focus on if they are wheel-throwers), neck, hips, legs, and feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/85808bc6-f984-42f0-b848-d82731832c6c/IMG_0738.JPG Blog - 6 Valentine's Day Gifts for Potters & Pottery Students: Thoughtful Ideas from DIY to Small Business Finds This happy crocodile I made is named Crosby! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/895dcc9b-c05d-4537-8f27-460b7aa22ebf/Screenshot+2025-01-27+at+5.36.22%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Blog - 6 Valentine's Day Gifts for Potters & Pottery Students: Thoughtful Ideas from DIY to Small Business Finds An inspiration jar is a cute gesture to help spark creativity when your potter’s in the studio. Grab a recycled glass jar, some paper strips, and a pen. Write inspiring pottery-related quotes, maker prompts, or sketch ideas on each paper strip, fold them up, and fill the jar. I’ve put together some pottery project ideas you can print and cut out here if you need some help! I recommend sprinkling in some love notes in there, too! Scroll to the end for some flirty pottery related ones you can use if you are feeling punny. Of course, feel free to decorate the jar (I know I can’t resist a little glue gun magic moment). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a8ee06b7-f03e-4ff3-ad4e-2748f084588e/walkingapron.jpg Blog - 6 Valentine's Day Gifts for Potters & Pottery Students: Thoughtful Ideas from DIY to Small Business Finds - 4) A Walking Apron These 5-star reviewed maker-made split-leg aprons (which also come in pink if you really want to lean into some Valentine’s Day clichés) are the perfect union between utility and cheeky… They are durable (like your relationship, perhaps?) and they also allow you to bare your derrière. I mean… Orders ship in 3 weeks, so plan accordingly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c0ea0952-b918-41ae-9b21-169fc4950417/Meesh+Pottery+Journal+.jpg Blog - 6 Valentine's Day Gifts for Potters & Pottery Students: Thoughtful Ideas from DIY to Small Business Finds - 5) A Journal or Notebook While potters mainly work with clay, a journal or notebook can come in rather handy for note-taking on glaze choices, writing “to make” lists, and sketching current and future ideas. The Pottery Journal is a go-to for potters to keep track of their ideas, projects, processes, and products. Whether your loved one is a hobbyist or a full-time ceramic artist, this thoughtfully crafted journal helps you track, reflect, and refine your process so you can grow your craft with confidence. France-based Season Paper journals have lined, blank, and grid pages. Some also have Valentine’s Day appropriate names like “Amore Mio” and “Romance.” For sustainable options, check out USA-based Decomposition Notebooks or Sweden-based Agood Company Notebooks (the paper is made from stone without deforestation, water waste, or harmful chemicals and it is smooth, waterproof, and tear-resistant, plus, they plant a tree with every sale!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/82870fef-8b7b-45b0-9a80-25f7c7e49706/KTcreativescrub.jpg Blog - 6 Valentine's Day Gifts for Potters & Pottery Students: Thoughtful Ideas from DIY to Small Business Finds - 6) Hand Lotion or Scrub How about something that smells nice and smoothes out those post-pottery time dry hands? One of my small biz favorites is the Rose & Pink Salt Scrub from Massachusetts-based KT Creative Goods on Etsy. It exfoliates beautifully and smells like a dream – and roses are for everyone! If you want to look at some bigger businesses, another romantic option is the Verbena, Lavender, & Rose gift set from Panier des Sens en Provençe (which you can also find on Amazon in Orange Blosson, Jasmine, and Geranium). More of a practical romantic? Go for O’Keefe’s Working Hands and a simple pair of cotton gloves to seal the moisture in at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/b7e9fe4e-7fa1-461e-8ead-bd2e487f9f21/Muggieheart.jpg Blog - 6 Valentine's Day Gifts for Potters & Pottery Students: Thoughtful Ideas from DIY to Small Business Finds "You’re kiln it!" “We go together like scratch and attach.” "Let’s make a coil pot of memories—one love loop at a time." "I love you to the moon (jar) and back." “Throwing a lot of love your way!” “You complete me. Without you, I’d just be reclaim.” "You’re the handle to my mug—perfectly made for me." “My eyes never glaze over with you.” “I’d carve out time for you any day.” "You’re un-bowl-ievably sexy.” “Pinch me like one of your pots.” "You’re so hot, you could turn clay into bisqueware." “Shall we slip and score?” "Let’s turn up the heat—this kiln’s ready for action." “I’d cone up for you.” https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-perfect-pottery-studio-for-your-clay-practice monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1d66bd92-2ba5-47d3-9124-8743668714a5/9.png Blog - How to Choose the Perfect Pottery Studio for Your Clay Practice - Program Type & Costs What class formats are available (multi-week, drop-in, workshops, private)? Which suits you best? What skill levels are offered (ex. beginner, intermediate, advanced)? Is there room to grow? Does the studio cover wheel-throwing, hand-building, glazing, or other techniques? What appeals to you? What are the class sizes and student-to-teacher ratios? What’s your preference? Are costs within your budget? Are scholarships offered? Are classes available for your age group? Are accommodations for disabilities provided? Does the studio offer membership perks, residencies, or rentals? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ed6c6219-3965-446e-ba8e-ec8cd56f02cb/8.png Blog - How to Choose the Perfect Pottery Studio for Your Clay Practice - Location & Accessibility Can you access the studio with your mode of transportation? (ex. bus, car, foot, bike. etc.) If commuting by bike, is there a place for you to park your bike? If you are commuting by car, is parking available and convenient? Is there a cost to park? If applicable, does the studio meet your accessibility needs? (ex. ramp, wheelchair access, elevator, etc.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/aa9d20b2-8ffd-43f2-bf38-320be24527b7/6.png Blog - How to Choose the Perfect Pottery Studio for Your Clay Practice - Scheduling Do the class / workshop times and the class durations (ex. 2-3hrs) fit your schedule? Can you come by the studio to check on drying work? Or can you only access your pieces during class time? Does the studio offer open studio time outside of classes? What are the open studio policies? Can you take work home to finish or can you only work on projects at the studio? What’s the studio’s policy around make-ups for missed classes? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/9f41d67e-e2c5-4e8a-925f-649519e1ca3c/7.png Blog - How to Choose the Perfect Pottery Studio for Your Clay Practice - Materials Are tools included or is it BYO? (If you need to purchase your own, here’s a good place to start). Are there restrictions on what tools you can bring? Does the studio provide bats and bat pins or can you bring your own? What kind of clay do you have access to? (ex. stoneware, earthenware, porcelain, mid-fire, high-fire, low-fire) Does the studio provide communal clay or do you have to pay per bag or per pound? Is there a clay limit? Do you have to recycle your own clay or does the studio do reclaim? Can you bring in your own approved clay? Can you bring clay home to work on projects? What kinds of glazes are available in the studio? Do these glazes appeal to you? Is glazing included in a class/workshop costs? Can you bring in your own approved glazes? If interested, are there opportunities for spray booth glazing or mixing glazes? Additional considerations: Can you use wax resist? (Click here to learn about using wax to make interesting surface decorations). Do you have access to underglazes? Can you purchase your own approved underglazes? (Click here to learn about underglazes). Can you use silkscreens and silkscreen medium on your work? (Click here to learn about silkscreening). Can you do luster firings? (Click here to learn about luster). What are the studio’s policies for firing and kiln access? Is firing included or does it come at a cost? Is there a limit to what you can fire in terms of size and/or amount? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/59ce403d-afb0-4990-a051-df7e57007e5b/Picking+Pottery+Studio+Graphic+Meesh+Pottery+%283%29.png Blog - How to Choose the Perfect Pottery Studio for Your Clay Practice - Make it stand out Abbreviated graphic of questions to help you pick your next pottery studio! https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/meeshpottery2024yearend monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/67a0663b-64c2-48ce-95ba-287efa4057f7/9A6480FF-02FB-4228-8A63-537983B16F8B.jpg Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - #1 - Mugs Mugs (like this one) were by far the most popular purchase, with my mugs priced between $25-$65 a piece. My most popular mug by far was my porcelain happy Muggie Mug, who has his own comic by the way! You are welcome to share it with people curious to learn how a wheel-thrown mug is made! If you want to know how and why I price my mugs the way I do, check out this blog post: How Much Does a Handmade Ceramic Mug Cost and Why? Did you know? According to Verified Market Research, “Coffee Mugs Market size was valued at USD 7.4 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 9.5 Billion by 2030”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/41daa5dd-d990-43a6-8a22-1f8b98a0bc7c/11903FA6-601B-41CF-8171-7E9F4D1FCF0C.jpg Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - #2 - Vases Vases make great gifts and beautiful statement pieces for any home, whether tiny ($20-$45) or large ($200-$350). My vases are canvases for my artistic expression, showcasing intricate designs and motifs that reflect my values and aesthetics as a creative (which I discuss here). When it comes to gift-giving, unlike mugs, which come with questions about handle feel or size preferences, vases are a lower-stress choice. Plus, you can make the gift extra special by adding fresh-cut flowers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1d0c634c-5fbc-4b4c-8627-be2530d9147e/MeeshShopDropMarch24_3136.jpg Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - #3 - Ring Holders My small lucky elephant ring holders were a hit this year (see them here!). I started out making them in blue, but then started to make them in pink, green, and other colors. I attribute their success to 1. cuteness, 2. transportable size, 3. fuctionality, and 4. lower price point. I can price my little elephants lower ($15-$20 depending on size) because they require less effort, materials, and kiln space. You can get a mass manufactured one from Amazon for $13.99 or a one of a kind handmade one? I vote for the more sustainable small-business friendly option! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/73a5181f-0fde-4110-bba6-0b28eec779bf/suculent.jpg Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - #4 - Cups / Planters The cup has been a fundamental vessel throughout human history. Early cups, such as those made by the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, were often crafted from clay and served both practical and ceremonial purposes. Over time, the cup been made of many other materials, but the clay cup does remain! The nice part about a glazed ceramic cup is that it is wonderfully versatile. It can be used for drinking, for dipping paintbrushes, for storing pens and pencils, or as a planter for an adorable succulent! The versatility of the cup and the medium range price point ($35-$60) appears to appeal to buyers who want a piece of ceramic art that can also serve many purposes in the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a48a20ff-1e64-4841-bb55-e2761347d38b/IMG_0476.JPG Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - #5 - Bowls I personally LOVE LOVE LOVE throwing large bowls on the wheel. I love the challenge and the feeling of overcoming that challenge. I also love how a large bowl gives me a large surface to decorate. In terms of purchasing habits, people shopping Meesh Pottery liked larger serving bowls. My theory is that they like that larger bowls are functional statement art pieces for dinner parties and beautiful ornamental pieces for the kitchen counter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1711895690462-DVGTF4V23KHF3UQY5U01/IMG_4226.JPG Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - Winter (Jan-March) I didn’t make any market sales or have any online shop drops between January - March 2024, but I did have a large custom order of plowls! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/9b5f9e74-0a1d-482b-aa87-780f9abbf7e6/IMG_0701.JPG Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - Spring (March-June) The top selling items were: mugs ring holders vases trays salt cellars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f39ef859-b193-42dd-9543-6d22c0456052/IMG_0768.JPG Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - Summer (June-September) The top selling items were: ring holders mugs vases spoon rests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/195833da-1b65-4e3e-a228-5ba31c1b0522/PXL_20221219_155134970.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 5 Pottery Items Purchased in 2024 - Fall (September-December) The top selling items were: mugs vases ring holders 4. seasonal items (ex. pumpkins, holiday figurines, ornaments, etc.) https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/slip-trailing monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/37980c9d-416e-41c4-ac16-3a6b023783ad/Screenshot+2025-01-09+at+6.26.18%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Exploring the Art of Slip Trailing in Ceramics Essentially, slip trailing lets you "draw" on your ceramics with liquid clay, or "slip," creating slightly raised patterns and designs that invite both the eye and the hand to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ac1126f0-7638-4988-9720-2e24b86a83bb/Screenshot+2025-01-09+at+6.26.43%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Exploring the Art of Slip Trailing in Ceramics The decoration on this bowl is made with home-made white stoneware slip died with cobalt oxide. The slip has the same shrink rate to the bowl’s clay body. Check out Baileypottery.com for a wide array of mason stains! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/868da07f-8698-4c46-b63f-7f3697895be3/Screenshot+2025-01-10+at+11.23.40%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - Exploring the Art of Slip Trailing in Ceramics - Make it stand out Xiem Precision Applicator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/97622069-6066-491c-b7e6-6f829a29bdec/Screenshot+2025-01-09+at+6.26.02%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Blog - Exploring the Art of Slip Trailing in Ceramics You can create dots, lines, squiggles, or elaborate patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/e8f72a38-21ba-45aa-b9fa-f80c667b717a/Screenshot+2025-01-09+at+6.22.10%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Blog - Exploring the Art of Slip Trailing in Ceramics The possibilities with slip trailing are many. You can keep your slip trailing simple with clean, linear patterns or get wild with layered, multi-colored designs. I’ve experimented with blending slip trailing and other techniques like carving and stamping, and it’s always exciting to see how the textures interact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/e0900c70-6cc7-4932-93f1-58b6f85e80a1/Sliptraildetail.jpg Blog - Exploring the Art of Slip Trailing in Ceramics - Make it stand out Porcelain slip trail. Notice the small cracks from where the slip dried too fast. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/pottery-classes-north-boston monthly 0.5 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/19392582-d823-4655-a497-a2801de96698/Picking+Pottery+Studio+Graphic+Meesh+Pottery+%281%29.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA Often, when I am at markets, I get asked about whether or not I teach classes. 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Indigo Fire Belmont 60 Concord Ave, Belmont MA indigofirestudio.com ☎️ (617) 489 2730 ✉️ IndigoFireStudio@gmail.com ↪️ IG: @indigofirestudio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/efe89f3c-02df-4a02-9008-006f1287939b/5.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Clay Dreaming 186 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915 claydreaming.com/wet-clay-studio ☎️ (978) 927-1414 ✉️ info@claydreaming.com ↪️ IG: @claydreaming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/0cdf36fe-3396-46e6-8fcf-97e557cdd5f3/2.png Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Score and Slip Pottery Studio 480 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915 scoreandslip.com ☎️ (978) 720-8084 ✉️ hello@scoreandslip.com ↪️ IG: @scorenslip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a8b8a7bb-4ebe-4226-8f1d-2171a099a1ab/6.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Lexington Arts & Crafts Society: 130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA lexart.org ☎️ (781) 862-9696 ✉️ info@lexart.org ↪️ IG: @lexartmass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/249352a1-debd-4a95-b7c9-75960d4fd132/7.jpg Blog - 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All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Pudgy’s Place 119R Foster St Bldg. 13 Unit 1E, Peabody, MA 01960 www.pudgyproductions.com ☎️ (617) 519-1532 ↪️ IG: @pudgys.place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/cac7759d-cc57-4112-a2da-f6e438e3a7bb/10.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Clay Lounge 561 Windsor St, Suite B203, Somerville, MA clayloungeboston.com/somerville ✉️ info@clayloungeboston.com ↪️ IG: @claylounge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/5fec188d-88b4-40bc-aa18-a1cd1afcad7d/17.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Commonwealth Clayworks 1060 Broadway C001, Somerville, MA commonwealthclayworks.com ☎️ (617) 286-4513 ✉️ hello@commonwealthclayworks.com ↪️ IG: @commonwealthclayworks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/489ce590-5d6d-44cf-bacd-34904d1eb83f/13.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Mudflat Pottery School 81 Broadway, Somerville, MA mudflat.org ☎️ (617) 628-0589 ↪️ IG: @mudflat_studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/77013caa-7bf1-46ad-9f81-3a8cd40bbba3/15.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Cerámica Paint Studio 380 Main St, Stoneham, MA ceramicapaintstudio.com ☎️ (781) 666-1718 ✉️ ceramicapaintstudio@gmail.com ↪️ IG: @ceramica_paint_studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ca0f6904-c425-42ff-b683-fe381bde2a2f/16.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Indigo Fire Watertown 79R Grove St, Watertown, MA indigofirestudio.com ☎️ (617) 393-0051 ✉️ IndigoFireStudio@gmail.com ↪️ IG: @indigofirestudio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1db3b09d-4552-4938-bd29-d00db2b1fd68/12.jpg Blog - All-in-one Guide to Pottery Classes North of Boston, MA - Studio on the Common 5 Waterfield Rd, Winchester, MA studioonthecommon.com/pottery-studio ☎️ (781) 721-1023 ✉️ info@studioonthecommon.com ↪️ IG: @studio_on_the_common https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/8f5fcc92-50b5-4550-9fed-eb041fba9cd4/Pottery+Studios+North+of+Boston+%281%29.png Blog - 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Check with the studio to confirm these details, and let me know if you have updates! https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/exploring-wabi-sabi-aesthetics-in-pottery monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f0c4e7b7-d17e-49c7-9146-b3420e16e6da/meeshpotterysplattercup Blog - Exploring Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics in Pottery - Make it stand out Wabi-sabi porcelain splatter-painted cups. I discuss splatter painting here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/41daa5dd-d990-43a6-8a22-1f8b98a0bc7c/11903FA6-601B-41CF-8171-7E9F4D1FCF0C.jpg Blog - Exploring Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics in Pottery - Or this piece I made. Wabi-sabi vase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1d69fc44-b1cc-45f0-ae06-6fe7ad36311e/IMG_0557.JPG Blog - Exploring Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics in Pottery - The take-away: wabi-sabi aligns with mindfulness and letting go. There is something therapeutic in embracing imperfection in creative works. A slight wobble is a sign of something handmade as well as a sign of the artistic process being a collaboration between the artist and their environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bee2afd9-b08c-4aaa-9a7f-162cbd5783db/IMG_0866.jpg Blog - Exploring Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics in Pottery - Example of Wabi-Sabi in my Work: Extra-large ergonomic wavy wheel-thrown and altered bowl. I write about my process making these bowls here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/22853196-a7eb-4b0c-a298-314ba7cf4f30/meeshpottery2006JPG Blog - Exploring Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics in Pottery - Make it stand out Wabi-sabi glazed tea bowl I made as a senior in high-school in 2006. Looks like I was practicing wabi-sabi pottery even before I had a name for it. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/home-pottery-studio-kilns monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/25ce4c9b-7f65-4c5b-8a13-63a53c619771/skuttkmt1027.JPG Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio - Make it stand out Image of my Skutt KMT-1027 named Birtha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/69236985-73e1-4cc2-84b3-492fa092761a/IMG_1055.JPG Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio - Spacial tips for installing an electric kiln at home: Ensure the room has proper ventilation to the exterior via a window, ceiling, or floor. I vent my kiln through a small garage window using the Skutt EnviroVent 2. Ensure your kiln has breathing room. Kilns should be at least 18” from noncombustible walls (ex. concrete, brick), 3’ from combustible walls (ex. wood), and placed on noncombustible flooring. Keep kilns away from flammable materials. A student once shared that a sewing project left on a kiln caused their school's art wing to burn down—always take precautions! The room must handle heat well. In a poorly ventilated kiln room at a school I taught at, high summer temps caused the kiln panel to overheat, triggering an error code. Installing a fan to cool the panel solved the issue. Place the kiln near the electrical receptacle, as most have 6 ft cords. Longer cords reduce efficiency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ebd0082e-05d9-4321-9dc0-13ff37b0d483/potteryonshelf2.JPG Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio - Make it stand out When I am in production mode. I make a lot of pieces! These are all fired to Cone 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/10b93b11-1176-4f23-9ad4-8525e52f40e0/SkuttKiln1027.jpg Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio - Meet Birtha Birtha is the official Meesh Pottery Studio kiln. She is a Skutt KMT-1027, and from the moment I unpacked her, it was love at first sight. Read the complete post about Birtha here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/818c47bd-3f32-4390-bfde-50e4911698a4/potteryonshelf.JPG Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio - Make it stand out Some of my pieces drying on a shelf in my studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1b7eeb65-b7d2-47b4-919f-b219afe49ee3/Firing_Cones_Diagram.jpeg Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio As stated on Baileypottery.com, “To use witness cones, select 3 cones as follows: A Guide Cone - One cone number below your goal. A Fire Cone - The cone number you wish to achieve. A Guard Cone - One cone higher than your goal.” What you are looking for is a fire cone that bends 90 degrees. Image credit: Baileypottery.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/7a6669cb-f019-47d8-a523-191d59241bc4/Screenshot+2024-12-09+at+3.44.15%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio - Keep a Kiln Log: In order to observe trends and keep some data, I have a kiln log. My kiln log is pretty basic: it’s a simple notebook in which I record information about each firing. My kiln logs include pre-fire and post-fire information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2ad69244-c810-4941-9b96-50db5cf9ec90/Screenshot+2024-12-09+at+3.14.42%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio - A Look at Meesh Pottery’s Data & Costs: Based on my notes for 2024, I did a total of 25 firings. 1 Cone 019 luster firing, 4 preheats, 9 Cone 04 bisque firings, and 11 Cone 6 glaze firings. The number of kiln firings went up in the fall to prepare for winter markets. It was low in the summer because I was away. Total electric costs for all my firings in 2024 amounted to about $300, with an average of $14.50 per bisque/glaze firing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/0472677b-70b4-41d1-a468-78965ad3c990/Electric+Kiln+Purchasing+Check-list+%281%29.png Blog - Choosing an Electric Kiln for Your Home Pottery Studio - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/6-ways-to-make-handles-for-pottery-some-handle-wisdom monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/dd7f0174-c177-4d3b-8796-6af2043288a9/IMG_4269.JPG Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Hold on… Before I get into all things pottery handle making, a brief reflection inspired by a booth visit three years ago: Allow me to set the scene. The high-ceilinged hall buzzes with activity, filled with art vendors and the hum of conversation. On a table, a wooden rack shows off rows of some of my mugs and cups. A purple scarf wearing individual approaches and exclaims with surprise, “oh wow, look, a mug with no handle!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/98c9c47b-5499-4857-9f12-7ebe14098f48/IMG_0941.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Sampling of different handle techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/acb25b39-dfea-4a68-ab8b-56cb592598ed/Screenshot+2024-11-23+at+6.26.43%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Technique #1 - Extruded Clay Handle If you have access to a hand-held extruder (like the one pictured above from Shimpo), you can make consistently sized handles by extruding them with your chosen die shape. What’s nice about the hand-held extruder, is that is is also wonderful for making consistent coils for coil-handles and coil-building. Want to create your own die shape? If you have access to a 3D printer, you can make your own! Use Tip! —> While this is an efficient way to make a lot of consistently shaped handles, make sure to budget time for cleaning the tool out after use. Additional resources: Check out this 6.5 minute video by Old Forge Creations on how to extrude a handle. This post from Pottery Crafters goes into further detail on how to use a handheld extruder to make handles and includes videos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1c18ce1f-866f-4dd9-9199-5e4ca54bcf33/IMG_0930.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Technique #2 - Hand-rolled Coil Handle Coiling is a standard pottery technique (often adored by littles — so many snakes!). You can create a coil with a hand-held extruder, or roll it by hand. To roll a good coil, apply even pressure while moving back and forth from palm to finger tips. Your coil could be uniform with consistent thickness, or carrot shaped. That’s up to you! I like to make carrot shaped coils and then slam them down onto a non-sticky table surface to flatten them out a bit. You can also take coiled handles to the next decorative level by twisting two strands, braiding three strands, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/4144ff64-3e89-4dee-bce9-ccb483d43791/slabhandle.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Technique #3 - Slab Built Clay Handle Want consistent thickness for your handles and to make them in efficient batches? Consider slab building them. First, I will roll out a large slab. Since I have a smaller home studio, I use this slab roller for most slabs, but I’ve also rolled them by hand with a wooden rolling pin between 2 square wooden dowels from Home Depot to get consistent hight. For larger functional mugs I don’t really recommend handles thinner than 1/4”. My preferred handle thicknesses for mugs are 3/8” and 1/2”. Then, I will cut out my handles in the desire width and length using a fettling knife (which comes in the basic Kemper Toolkit). My go to handle width and length is 6” x 0.75” — which are the measurements of an adult tongue depressor (ask for a couple at your next Dr. visit! No need to buy a whole box). I just use the tongue depressor as my cut out guide and I can make many handles at once. Once the handles are cut, I will take a small damp smooth textured sponge and smooth out the edges to soften them and round them out because, well, sharp edges aren’t fun to hold on to. You can also imprint the handle with texture using a textured rolling pin (how cute is this leaves one from Blick.com?) or stamps (like these seashells for a beach-themed piece!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/b813fb85-aa15-4985-8813-c84b81255123/IMG_0824.JPG Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Pictured is a set of two wheel-thrown cups with slab-built handles cut out to the shape of a tongue depressor. These mugs demonstrate the wax resist technique discussed here. Laguna 80 clay with Marine Blue Mayco Underglaze and Amaco Blue Rutile glaze on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2928cca0-150d-401e-b0f1-40124d2c3b06/IMG_0928.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Technique #4 - Extruded with a Clay Handle Maker Another way to get consistent handles is with a handle maker (also sometimes called a handheld clay extruder, not to be confused with this hand-held clay extruder discussed in technique #1). Diamond Core Tools (which I write about in my review of trimming & carving tools) makes a series of handheld extruders ($52) with various handle designs, from concave shapes (left tool in image above) to u-shaped, and grooved. Diamond Core has a whole article on what handheld extruders are and how to use them. New shoppers to Diamond Core Tools can use code WELCOME25 at checkout directly through the website for a 25% off discount. Want to get a set of hand-held extruders from Blick.com? They price match! Looking for a more budget option? Kemper makes a simple one ($9.07, middle tool in image above) and there are these Therwen brand ones on Amazon ($17.99). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c8ca621b-77a0-4958-beba-f9eee1cac42e/IMG_0795.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Pictured is a Laguna 65 clay wheel-thrown & hand-carved mug with handle made with concave handheld extruder. Learn more about why I carve here. For a review of carving tools, click here. This piece was carved with a FP1 Fine Point U Tip 1 mm X 1 mm Carving Tool. The glazes used are Amaco High Fire Coral Gloss and Amaco High Fire Baby Blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/12c84d8b-0876-4492-b051-ccf4a18c4431/Foldedhandle.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Technique #5 - Folded Clay Handle This technique is fun if you like wrap-around texture on your handle. How to make a folded handle, step by step: Roll out a thin slab (about 1/8” thick) so that it’s about 1/4” when folded. Optional: Add texture to one surface. On the picture above, I used a rolling pin from MKM Pottery Tools (similar to this one), which I discuss here. Cut out the slab to the desired length and double the desired width of the handle. Score and slip the non-textured side of the handle then fold over each long edge of the slab into the center of the slab. Make sure the edges meet or overlap a little bit at the center (notice the seam on the photograph below). Press gently to allow the slip to move into the scratched surfaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c859ff0e-bc06-416b-b493-f535da9470aa/Folded+Handle.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Pictured is a hand-built ceramic basket with a folded imprinted handle. This piece was textured with a textured rolling pin. You can read more about imprinting here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/15a764fa-7f11-4ab1-8db6-4f45c7c054bf/IMG_0938.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Technique #6 - Pulled Clay Handle I’ve never milked a cow, but I imagine it’s very similar to pulling handles? Pulling handles involves shaping a piece of clay into a long, tapered form using water and consistent hand pressure. A handle can be pulled off the side of a piece or it can be pulled and then attached to a piece. Check out this video by Florian Gadsby on Youtube to learn how (the whole video is great, but if you just want to see the handle pulling, you can stop at 5:30). Because handle-pulling is responsive (you have to adjust your pressure to the shape the clay the way you want), pulling handles takes patience and practice. While pulling handles may feel a bit intimidating, it’s a technique worth trying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d0769965-9058-4a6d-8477-d884835f058a/IMG_0843.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Pictured is a wheel-thrown and hand-carved mug with a pulled handle. A small oval shaped piece of clay was attached and blended to the top of the handle for a thumb hold. Laguna 80 clay with Amaco High Fire Baby Blue glaze. This piece was carved with a FP1 Fine Point U Tip 1 mm X 1 mm Carving Tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/960ce01f-9546-4dcb-b2e5-4c2929ef0c63/IMG_0942.JPG Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Method #1 - Using Forms to Create Pottery Handles If you want your handles to have a consistent shape, you can use forms. Forms can be scavenged: paper towel tubes, a 2x4 plank of wood, a canvas-covered water bottle. Forms can be made: shaped and fired bisque-ware, carved foam, specialty cut wood blocks. Forms can be bought: check out this 12 piece set from Amazon for $8.99! The long rectangle form and the large classic-curve shaped form (both pictured) are my personal go-tos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/8ea72d20-f0f5-4435-a8b7-9af21974d05b/IMG_0944.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Method #2 - Making Free Form Pottery Handles This one is more self explanatory. Before attaching, you can shape the handle on its side on a table or hanging off a table edge, or you can shape the handle right onto the piece. While the clay is malleable, you can play around with the shape. Look at the handle from all angles and find the look that works best for your piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/cfcb48bb-eca0-4665-afc6-afbd91894cef/Handles+9.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Method #1 Scratch & attach the handle to the wall of your piece and blend the part of the handle angling down. While the sides and top of the handle don’t need a full blend in this method, I recommend taking a slightly damp smooth paintbrush and going around the seems to seal them shut. We don’t want any cracks to appear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/3f563b09-296d-40eb-bd8b-cecac67d681e/Mug+Handle+1.png Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Sample of attachment method #1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/b5f0e67d-c625-47b2-b807-9438357e393c/Handles+8.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Method #2 Prep the handle by widening out the ends (either pinching them or pushing them onto a flat surface to spread them out) to create fine bell-bottom shaped edges that can then be blended onto the surface of the piece. This is my preferred method of attaching handles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/67a0663b-64c2-48ce-95ba-287efa4057f7/9A6480FF-02FB-4228-8A63-537983B16F8B.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Sample of attachment method #2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c72a7b5d-b940-427e-8761-057bf689cb42/Handles+12.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Method #3 This handle attachment is a union between methods 1 & 2! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/374c590c-c80b-42e2-b5b9-8362ce94fd92/Mug+Handle+4.png Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Sample of attachment method #3. Notice how the handle angles sharply on the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/e13b3ed1-8474-4811-bc98-74df8b568fdf/Handles+11.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Method #4 This is a variation on Method #1 with added coils blended into the sharp angled parts of the join to backfill the gaps. Make sure that the coils are small, and that they are properly scratched and attached and blended to the piece and the handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/892d6ec2-0145-4543-bcf6-a0c1c0486e8d/IMG_4265.JPG Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out The bottom part of this handle is a sample of attachment method #4. To reinforce the handle, a very small coil was blended into inside edge where the handle meets the pot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c0afdca7-b0b0-433a-95bb-a658dcdbe53f/Handles+13.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Method #5 This method involves using blended coils (sometimes two coils, sometimes one coil as a ring around the joint) to give the handle extra support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c3a97ac5-1ba0-4fa0-bd27-d0be8f3d858f/IMG_0467.JPG Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Sample of attachment method #5. Looks very similar in results to attachment method #2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/03c9b3f0-a184-424a-91fa-3918b5f7dfe8/Handles+10.jpg Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Method #6 This method relies on a good scratch and attach, and a good amount of pressure at the join. The handle should have a good amount of surface area attached to the piece, like the nub featured at the top of this diagram, or the L shape featured at the bottom. The added bonus of the L shape, is that you can also add extra pressure at the join by imprinting a small stamp (like this wooden stamp from MKM pottery tools). Some potters will imprint their signature stamp (which I discuss here) at the bottom join of a handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a2d273fb-677c-4195-8087-e5f3f45322e3/Mug+Hanfle+2.png Blog - 6 Ways to Make Pottery Handles: Expert Tips and Handle-Making Wisdom - Make it stand out Sample of part of attachment method #6. The top of the handle uses attachment method #1. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/pottery-gift-guide monthly 0.5 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d981c577-2e04-4476-9df2-262db797f3b5/Basic+Kemper+Toolkit Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Basic Kemper Tool Kit ($22.54) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/856a84bf-5c81-4d4a-b2f9-b2f241bb2194/4clay.com+Image Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out 4Clay.com Stamps ($15-$49) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d01aec04-ff27-4f8a-a73a-c27bfffd3741/3.png Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - The Pottery Journal ($15) Designed for potters, this journal is the perfect companion for tracking projects, glazing notes, and creative ideas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/e59ccb53-ebf8-490f-a4b9-8d3684a367ae/Screenshot+2024-11-04+at+1.17.14%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Walking Apron ($45-65) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/9a3840d1-23db-495a-905d-46fab5898e4d/Screenshot+2024-11-04+at+1.05.48%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Penguin Pottery Bat System ($68.97) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/5af3a2dc-36d4-4725-a273-e2e83a657c3d/Screenshot+2024-11-04+at+1.52.53%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out MudTools Essential 10 Piece Starter Tool Kit ($86.96) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/10a2a262-66e6-4fd0-a847-db5fe75e8b65/Diamond+Core+Tools+Fine+Point+Set+1 Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Diamond Core Tools 3-Piece Fine Point Set 1 (FP1, FP3, FP5) ($99) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/7e0a4e2e-630c-474a-86d6-27ba1c8b411d/massage-therapy-1584711_640.jpg Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out How about a massage? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2c55a71e-5663-4176-9ac2-6e62b452e43f/Mini%2BUpright-Giffin%2BGrip-Michael%2BDyrland-9509-01.jpg Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Giffin Grip® Mini ($199) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/e3a8f606-1dda-4511-be57-be6a8d51bf30/Screenshot+2024-11-04+at+2.07.37%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Small Ceramic’s Mini Pottery Wheel ($211.41) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c53db7af-b1ff-4801-ba6e-0a892c90037b/mini-slab-roller-model.jpg Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Nidec Shimpo SRM-1624 Mini Slab Roller ($666.62) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bb422287-c80b-4cb7-8c2c-fde6a08085c0/Shimpo+Wheel.jpg Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Shimp VL-Whisper Potter’s Wheel ($1595) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f660198d-8a5e-4ba7-a867-ea67f2011516/KMT818-1.jpg Blog - 2024 Pottery Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Potter in Your Life - Make it stand out Skutt KMT-818 ($2686) https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/5-more-pottery-surface-decorating-techniques monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/02754d20-d0aa-462d-985e-b58e63712b17/Screenshot+2024-10-21+at+4.56.33%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Blog - 5 More Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques! - Like the look of cracked leather? That worn, distressed, textured surface? You can achieve that on clay, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/9f97af2f-135e-4ff1-be10-515f69f93e13/51-maycoglazedesigngerlinervase.jpg Blog - 5 More Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques! - Like fine lines, black line illustrations, and detail? This style might be for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/67a4f855-394f-409b-ab49-31153b642c4d/Splatter.jpg Blog - 5 More Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques! - Into flinging and dripping paint like Jackson Pollock? Like to relinquish control and embrace what happens? This method is for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ef94efa9-0232-437d-beb2-61177547eed3/Cass-ScreenonClay1.jpg Blog - 5 More Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques! - Looking for intricate details and intricate replicas? Try silkscreens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/feaa8f1b-7cb7-4c79-a73b-df78fbc1b438/bubble-glaze-ceramics-domino+copy.png Blog - 5 More Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques! - Blowing bubbles into a cup never gets old, does it? https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/potter-market monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/5cae9b34-b4dc-44d9-b7c5-0e7ead32f9c8/square+point+of+sale+example.jpeg Blog - Selling Pottery: Must Haves for the Potter’s Next Market - The benefits I appreciate with Square Point of Sale include: Being able to add items to the app for easy check-out (you can include specific pricing or variable pricing), Being able to track purchases and trends, Being able to accept credit cards (including Amex) and Apple Pay, Being able to easily add team members to the account (ex. if somebody else is selling for you), Being able to quickly add relevant sales taxes (if needed), Being able to quickly download reports for accounting purposes, Being able to add automatic discounts (ex. I like to give other vendors a discount of 5%) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1716578065478-6D1RBDLDA3I829RH6HNZ/Tent.jpg Blog - Selling Pottery: Must Haves for the Potter’s Next Market - Tent from Amazon Image Credit: Amazon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1716578034944-GEZJQCVBWHWSOEJXG6AN/Tentweight.jpg Blog - Selling Pottery: Must Haves for the Potter’s Next Market - Tent Weights Image Credit: Amazon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1716578911199-B616OJY5ZJI4G9KQXJQS/Meesh+Booth+copy.jpg Blog - Selling Pottery: Must Haves for the Potter’s Next Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1716578876992-F5XN6OAJDX55WTSHDB2R/PXL_20221005_164459610.jpg Blog - Selling Pottery: Must Haves for the Potter’s Next Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1716578889286-18B3SQIV5ANJQR8AVNWO/Vertical+Ledge.jpg Blog - Selling Pottery: Must Haves for the Potter’s Next Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d9fe2049-5e5c-4c05-80d6-99e693b1cab1/displayshelf2.JPG Blog - Selling Pottery: Must Haves for the Potter’s Next Market - Make it stand out Original pottery on tiered shelf by Jackcube Design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/474a4812-f2f6-4234-8110-2fb54c0b4ffb/signdisplay.jpg Blog - Selling Pottery: Must Haves for the Potter’s Next Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-pottery-sold-art-festival monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1704655183536-990VTQSKD1EL9A24ZCOZ/IMG_1228.jpg Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 3 Pottery Items Purchased at the Last Art Festival For example, in summer, people tend to go for smaller kitchen items like spoon rests and sponge holders. In winter, since there are a couple big holidays around then, people will go for larger pieces like large vases and serving bowls (featured is one of my large wavy bowls, and you can read about my process making them here). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/e2e209ed-76c6-4d50-b81c-5b48555feeec/IMG_4768.JPG Blog - Pottery Studio Behind the Scenes: Top 3 Pottery Items Purchased at the Last Art Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/how-to-incorporate-handmade-pottery-into-your-home-decor-tips-and-inspiration monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/c2b0991b-5fcb-4f20-883d-13d36e6ffca7/MeeshShopDropMarch24_3088.jpg Blog - How to Incorporate Handmade Pottery Into Your Home Decor: Tips and Inspiration Mix & match and pick your favorite! 8oz hand-carved cups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/73a5181f-0fde-4110-bba6-0b28eec779bf/suculent.jpg Blog - How to Incorporate Handmade Pottery Into Your Home Decor: Tips and Inspiration These handmade succulent planters showcase the vinyl resist technique. Click here to learn more about other kinds of decorative pottery techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1711892680072-NQWL5DO74FWJO47NXJ3X/Vinylresistvase.jpg Blog - How to Incorporate Handmade Pottery Into Your Home Decor: Tips and Inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1711892680494-K5FBTNLZ4BJMNDHRIM1L/MeeshShopDropMarch24_Boba+Unicorn+Ring+Holder.jpg Blog - How to Incorporate Handmade Pottery Into Your Home Decor: Tips and Inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1711892683958-YOVCYJSJR7X8D78K2IHN/MP+Sloth+2023+.jpg Blog - How to Incorporate Handmade Pottery Into Your Home Decor: Tips and Inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1711892684350-WBQ7KAEW62C1HOQSXUGS/MeeshShopDropMarch24_4green+fern+2.jpg Blog - How to Incorporate Handmade Pottery Into Your Home Decor: Tips and Inspiration https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/plowl monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ca9c6dfa-8d43-4346-b952-1fc48199df0b/IMG_4228.jpg Blog - What is a Plowl? A stack of colorful handmade plowls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/41d7e58d-b1fe-4973-acdc-6d70c4522a55/plowl.jpg Blog - What is a Plowl? - Picture these dishes: Saucy pesto pasta. Korean nacho fries. A hearty breakfast scramble. Palak paneer on rice. Ice cream on a warm brownie. Quinoa salad. Mushroom risotto. Hake marsala and mashed potatoes. Apple pie. Of course you can eat them on a plate or in a bowl, but when your food needs a little extra room but not too much depth, the plowl is your best friend. Trust me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a6d9fa8f-f379-44aa-9f39-4e3e06d0d20b/IMG_4226.JPG Blog - What is a Plowl? - Make it stand out Set of 6 original custom made plowls by Meesh Pottery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ab377fcf-d73b-456e-bb02-833d469a3159/plowlnyc.JPG Blog - What is a Plowl? - Make it stand out Photo of a plowl from a custom set of 6 I made in 2023. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/the-sustainability-of-small-batch-handmade-pottery monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/4d5ec09b-02aa-43cb-ada6-7bf844316167/IMG_41641C97A4B6-1.jpg Blog - Eco-Conscious Pottery: Sustainability in the Home Pottery Studio - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/the-millennials-guide-to-collecting-handmade-pottery-where-to-start-and-what-to-look-for monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/bfc252c3-f825-4b97-b2eb-dc0ca3a23485/IMG_4231.JPG Blog - How to Start Collecting Handmade Pottery: A Millennial’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Pieces Wouldn’t these all look lovely by your coffee machine? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/b813fb85-aa15-4985-8813-c84b81255123/IMG_0824.JPG Blog - How to Start Collecting Handmade Pottery: A Millennial’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Pieces - 1) Know Thyself: Reflect on Your Personal Style Building a collection of handmade pottery is a meaningful way to express your personality and create a space that feels uniquely yours. Unlike mass-produced items, each piece tells a story—whether it’s a mug with a quirky handle, a bowl in a bold glaze, or a vase with intricate texture. By curating a collection that resonates with you, your space becomes a reflection of you! So before you embark on building your pottery collection, take a moment to reflect on your personal style. Are you a minimalist who loves clean lines and neutral tones, or are you more drawn to vibrant colors and whimsical shapes? If the latter, I invite you to check out my gallery! Knowing your aesthetic will make your handmade pottery acquisition journey a whole lot easier. If sustainability is also something you value, buying pottery from local artisans reduces carbon footprints compared to mass-produced items. Home studios may also adopt more sustainable practices, like I do! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/69236985-73e1-4cc2-84b3-492fa092761a/IMG_1055.JPG Blog - How to Start Collecting Handmade Pottery: A Millennial’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Pieces - 2) Local Love: The Best Places to Start Collecting Handmade Pottery Support your local artisans! You can start at local artisan markets, craft fairs, art festivals, and pottery studios in your local area, or online shops like Meesh Pottery! Not only will you find unique pieces that you won't see anywhere else, but you'll also be supporting an artist – win-win! You can learn about where I sell my artwork in person throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire on my Vendors/Events page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/54df784f-3e1b-4a89-9ce1-6792ec5b8328/BAMJar.JPG Blog - How to Start Collecting Handmade Pottery: A Millennial’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Pieces - 3) The Art of Touch: Finding Pottery That Speaks to You When you're on the prowl for handmade pottery, don't be afraid to get tactile (I always invite people to touch my art!). Run your fingers over the surface, feel the texture, weight it, try out that handle for fit and comfort, and imagine how it would look sitting on your shelf or adorning your dining table. When shopping for handmade pottery, consider craftsmanship, glaze quality, and whether the piece suits your needs. In the end, trust your gut – if it speaks to you, snag it! If it’s a piece of pottery like any of my pieces, it’s likely the only one of it's kind! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d9fe2049-5e5c-4c05-80d6-99e693b1cab1/displayshelf2.JPG Blog - How to Start Collecting Handmade Pottery: A Millennial’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Pieces - 4) Eclectic Charm: Mixing and Matching Pottery Works When you are building your collection, don't feel like you have to stick to one style or theme. Mixing and matching different pottery pieces can add depth and personality to your collection. Who says your mug has to match your plate anyway? Embrace the eclectic! You should check out my kitchen cabinets! Also, learning the story behind each uniquely handmade pottery piece creates a deeper, more personal connection than simply buying something (or multiple similar somethings) off a shelf. Meeting the artist or hearing about their process transforms the object into a piece rich with story. If you every want to learn the story about one of my pieces, just ask! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/076e36dc-2a76-4194-9d2e-23abc9bdbc16/IMG_4809.JPG Blog - How to Start Collecting Handmade Pottery: A Millennial’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Pieces - 5) Affordable Art: Budget-Friendly Ways to Collect Handmade Pottery: While shopping for handmade pottery, you may find that pieces are priced higher than what you would find in a store like Ikea or Target. That’s perfectly normal. If you want to better understand how and why handmade pottery is priced the way it is, check out this blog post. While it is important to recognize the value of the art you are purchasing, collecting handmade artisan pottery doesn't necessarily have to be very costly. Firstly: You can explore local thrift stores and yard sales for secondhand pottery. Secondly: You can check if artisans sell “seconds” at a discount. Seconds are pieces with minor imperfections that don’t impact their functionality. I usually have a seconds table or bin when I am at farmer’s markets because people attending farmer’s markets don’t have the same shopping intention as people attending art festivals, and they are more likely to purchase budget finds. Thirdly: You can keep an eye out for smaller pieces like spoon rests ($15-$20), ring holders ($18-$40) and miniature vases ($20-$25) that are within your range. *These are my prices. Plus, you'll have the satisfaction of slowly building your collection over time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/303bfdb7-f2e0-4e4e-ab6f-50e808e1f1b0/Flamingoshelf+copy.jpg Blog - How to Start Collecting Handmade Pottery: A Millennial’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Pieces - How adorable does my flamingo bookshelf buddy look on this pottery lover’s art shelf? How adorable does my flamingo bookshelf buddy look on this pottery lover’s art shelf? https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/handmade-ceramic-mug-cost monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/4c089888-b868-4128-9256-d811a03a0ad7/MeeshShopDropMarch24_Sunny+Day+with+Roses+Mug.jpg Blog - How Much Does a Handmade Ceramic Mug Cost? And Why? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/8160380b-519e-457a-8f49-b0924be9f4a7/10+Strawberry+Ac%CC%A7ai+Lemonades.jpg Blog - How Much Does a Handmade Ceramic Mug Cost? And Why? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/13-pottery-surface-decorating-techniques monthly 0.5 2025-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1e3cd93d-f07a-4182-b243-a4a1a5217cd4/cup.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Give your piece texture with intentional carvings. Want some reasons to carve? I discuss my top 3 reasons here. Unsure what carving tools to use? I’ve got some recommendations. And check out this video for my trick for a steady carve! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/3ca2059a-9e6f-4b5f-8807-4645776fadaf/Vinylresistvase.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Create your own designs with custom made vinyl stickers! To make your own vinyl stickers for ceramics, design a high-contrast black-on-white image in a drawing app (like Sketchbook Pro), cut it with a vinyl cutter (like Cricut Explore 3), and apply it to leather-hard greenware with slip or to bisqueware with glaze, removing the vinyl once the surface has partially dried. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1710957876258-VAV5JRWS07OOJH9MANTN/vinylresist.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1710957946980-B0O7B2YNR1JT7W1KX9CG/vynil+resit2+copy.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1710957944950-7HQ5WKDVUKFUEE3R4CCZ/vilyl+resist+copy.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/02735caa-2767-48b8-9471-fba98148c84d/gold+horn+copy.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Want to put some bling on it? How about adding a little gold! This unicorn’s horn is covered in white gold. Extra magical! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/2ca929fb-9218-4eed-bc12-e5b214f99626/PXL_20220924_171813255.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Carving and color inside the grooves. This surface design technique is produced by inlaying a slip or underglaze into lines or carvings cut into the clay. You can see a video of my mishima inlay process here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/b513516a-3d42-4c2c-b623-564644650e9b/paperresist.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Paper snowflakes? Paper scraps? Paper stencils! All you need is paper and a pair of scissors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/299b4050-4356-47af-b7d9-cf8e0aea8f65/PXL_20220413_170605406.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Interested in carving out designs instead of carving them in? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/8e1aad5a-440b-4977-9bfe-d44d01cc3f4d/sliptrail.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Want to add (instead of subtract) to create texture? Consider slip trailing! Slip trailing in pottery uses a squeeze bottle or fine-tipped applicator to apply slip onto damp clay, creating raised designs—see Kristen Kieffer’s work for inspiration! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/047576d2-7c8e-4323-924d-7e1fecc88960/IMG_6156.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! You can stamp your clay with DIY bisque-fired stamps, letter stamps, custom 3D printed stamps, textured wooden embossing rolling pins, found objects, linocuts (see this video!), wooden stamps, and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1710943254764-3D8NXWETXL8Q9RGY3XUV/PXL_20211006_182510722.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1710943415462-LCDC6Q74ZEO0FLIFO459/PXL_20211113_165353159.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1710943527052-71Z91ZU8TF00VSHB3OK2/PXL_20211120_165908805.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/8a4afb6e-5b35-48b4-a99e-4a1ecbc906e0/PXL_20220111_032202201.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Like the look of a crisp line on bare clay? A roll of tape might do the trick! To try taped resist pottery, apply and cut vinyl, masking tape, car detailing tape, or ultra-fine crepe paper tape onto a leather hard clay or bisqueware piece (it can take time!), underglaze or glaze over it, then carefully peel off the tape once the underglaze/glaze is dry—check out Mathew Arnold’s work for inspiration! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/36d5567a-2943-4b46-a297-d67b617bce42/giraffe.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Going for detail and vibrant colors? Like paint or watercolor, underglazes can produce artful imagery and precise designs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/b0147e55-b577-4b97-b4fd-ff786a74307a/PXL_20211120_165218791.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Gaga for patterns? Big fan of fun wallpaper? Underglaze transfers might be your thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/52129961-e9b6-4df9-95e7-134251461526/image000001.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Sometimes you may just want to wipe the decorative surfaces into view…and keep them subtle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/4d69d14f-0736-4ee5-8436-90e3e3d94a5b/bowlwax.jpg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - Looking for a more freehand decorative option that doesn’t involve carving or stencils like paper or tape or vinyl? Try wax! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/8815ea8b-dc97-4bce-a334-472a5e9ddaff/Resin+inlay.jpeg Blog - 13 Pottery Surface Decorating Techniques + A Glittery Bonus! - A magical filler for your clay carvings? Yes, please! After your piece has been glaze fired, you can fill in carvings with UV resin! On round vertical surfaces, I recommend UV resin because it cures quickly. You can get a UV resin starter kit here. You can buy colored UV resin like this red one, or make your resin colorful with pigments or glittery with ultra fine glitter. You can even make your pottery glow in the dark by using glow in the dark glitter! https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/tools-for-pottery-students monthly 0.5 2026-01-24 https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/pottery-loop-tools-comparison monthly 0.5 2026-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/4f08a32d-5805-4af8-8467-97e7e552acda/IMG_3890.jpg Blog - Pottery Trimming & Carving Tools: A Comparative Analysis - Which one to buy? - The Tools I Use Quick note that what tool you use is a personalized choice — what works for one person may not be the preferred option for someone else! My views are based on my experience. Want proof that I’ve tried a lot? Here’s a picture of just a handful of my trimming & carving tools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1708531031665-ATINJ044VMP3LWWJOLRC/cup+3.jpg Blog - Pottery Trimming & Carving Tools: A Comparative Analysis - Which one to buy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1708531175174-O1YIB8RRZTR59HAZEBU5/Meesh%2Bpottery%2Bbowl%2Bbottom.jpg Blog - Pottery Trimming & Carving Tools: A Comparative Analysis - Which one to buy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1708531007093-4OKJFO9XVHIW7MDP6EKQ/bowl3.jpg Blog - Pottery Trimming & Carving Tools: A Comparative Analysis - Which one to buy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/be9645bc-aa1b-40a2-b855-accc2758aa14/PXL_20221031_173432753.PORTRAIT.jpg Blog - Pottery Trimming & Carving Tools: A Comparative Analysis - Which one to buy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1705430089955-6ZLM5NVKYUMNB1YEVFU8/IMG_1212.jpg Blog - Pottery Trimming & Carving Tools: A Comparative Analysis - Which one to buy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1705429967541-QLV94YNP5NWW4ZG9EMAG/greenvase.jpg Blog - Pottery Trimming & Carving Tools: A Comparative Analysis - Which one to buy? https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/3-reasons-carve-pottery monthly 0.5 2026-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1705430035797-71SSTLQU3UF4RAUK68O7/IMG_0533.JPG Blog - 3 Creative Benefits of Carving Pottery for Every Ceramic Artist - Floral "Give Birth" Carved Ceramic Vase Made by Meesh of Meesh Pottery. Stoneware. Cone 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1705429964962-8HM1COVJJ6X11UZAQ88O/bowl1.jpg Blog - 3 Creative Benefits of Carving Pottery for Every Ceramic Artist - Porcelain Carved Blue and Green Ceramic Bowl Made by Meesh of Meesh Pottery. Porcelain. Cone 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1705429965795-ZD8XLSLZ9R3IBAP4W5RC/cup1+.jpg Blog - 3 Creative Benefits of Carving Pottery for Every Ceramic Artist - Carved Ceramic Turkish Tea Cups Made by Meesh of Meesh Pottery. Stoneware. Cone 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1705429967541-QLV94YNP5NWW4ZG9EMAG/greenvase.jpg Blog - 3 Creative Benefits of Carving Pottery for Every Ceramic Artist - Chartreuse Green Floral Carved Ceramic Vase Made by Meesh of Meesh Pottery. Stoneware. 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Cone 6. https://www.meeshpottery.com/blog/curvy-wavy-bowl monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a899fd9f-f7e9-4bdd-b0a2-e9a94b737b84/IMG_0274.jpg Blog - How to Make a Large Wavy Ceramic Bowl: Step-by-Step Pottery Tutorial - Step 1: Prepare for the Bowls to Drape Before I begin throwing an extra large bowl on a large 12” or wider round bat (like this one), I rig one thin but sturdy plank of wood (I have some recycled flooring planks) across two level and steady surfaces (I use stools in the studio), and I have another plank ready nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ff57ee7b-8ef9-40f4-8e70-9aa028d05059/May_5448.JPG Blog - How to Make a Large Wavy Ceramic Bowl: Step-by-Step Pottery Tutorial - Step 2: Throw the Bowl & Flip It Every large wavy bowl starts with control. With wrestling 7-10lbs of clay into symmetry and balance. It’s a dance of pushing and pulling. It’s not easy making the “perfect” (if one is to believe symmetry is perfection) large bowl on the pottery wheel. It is much easier taking that symmetry and making it human — and that’s the part I like most. Humanizing my bowl involves taking that extra large symmetrical piece, still stuck to the large round bat it’s been thrown on, holding my breath, and flipping it upside down. When I exhale, it’s a letting go. I then shake the piece gently from side to side and let gravity do the rest — I cannot control the undulations, the way the balanced clay walls choose to bend and sway the way bodies do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/1704655183536-990VTQSKD1EL9A24ZCOZ/IMG_1228.jpg Blog - How to Make a Large Wavy Ceramic Bowl: Step-by-Step Pottery Tutorial - Step 3: Let the Bowl Hang Upside Down The trick after that is letting the piece hold its shape in the drying process. Because if I were to flip the piece back up, the walls might fall altogether. 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The mug is glazed with shades of purple, white, and blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/d763df03-7e3d-4331-8da6-b2641f13bb5b/bookshelfbuddy14.jpg Gallery Clay figurine of a person with orange hair, holding a paint palette and brush, wearing a purple dress, and featuring a small green bird on their head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/558b737c-7043-4d12-9a47-f06a6e5dc54d/muggiefloral.jpg Gallery White mug with a smiling face design surrounded by purple and yellow flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/911d3a93-962a-466b-8a74-67f60efdc609/bookshelfbuddy10.jpg Gallery Clay sculpture of a sloth holding a "Slow Down" sign, sitting on a wooden platform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/ee45d688-39ec-4a20-98b8-c17b80f490ba/daffodilmug.jpg Gallery Blue ceramic mug with floral patterns on a marble surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/a8beb079-810d-4826-801d-a6b6e0d85805/bookshelfbuddy16.jpg Gallery Three ceramic witch figurines sitting on wooden and log platforms with green leaves in the background. 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Background features a rainbow pride flag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e2470ab16e223d243be7d/f41b00ef-687a-4623-bb44-2042f106c973/ring+holder+2.jpg Gallery Clay figures shaped like knights with helmets and swords viewed on a white surface. 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