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Studio Notes
Studio Notes
How we'd do it, from first tools to cracked pots. Take what works for you and leave the rest.
How Do You Add Texture to Clay? Rollers, Stamps, Mats and More
Rollers, stamps, mats, lace, even an old fork. Texture is the cheapest way to make a plain pot interesting.
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How Thick Should Clay Slabs Be? A Guide to Slab Handbuilding
A quarter inch is a good place to start. When to go thicker, and how to keep joins from cracking.
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Which Pottery Rib Should You Use: Wood, Rubber, Metal or Profile?
Wood, rubber, metal, profile. What each rib is good at, and the three we'd buy first.
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When and How Should You Trim Pottery?
Leather hard is the sweet spot. How to tell when you're there, and how to get a clean foot.
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What Pottery Tools Do Beginners Actually Need?
You need fewer tools than you think. Six to start, and what can wait.
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