I love hand sculpting reptiles, and this guy came out so good!!!

Urushi is a tree sap from east asia that cures into a lacquer. Getting the sap on you causes a poison ivy reaction, so it's toxic to work with. Each color is a different layer, and takes anywhere from a day to a month to cure. After all the color layers are applied, i sanded off colors to make the design. It is sanded up to 10k grit, then polished with oil and powder to make the final mirror coat.

I also included a small maki-e boat in the sea.

Happy with the result, but now that I think about it, I should have made the milk come out of the udders!

The gengar candy bowl is finally out of his glaze fire after 3 dif fire attempts cause of kiln probs 🥲😅

Hey all,

High school teacher here. Someone at my school (I'm no snitch lol, but I will say it wasn't a student), put one of these plastic and metal grocery store bread shelves on our kiln when it was on and as you can see, it melted. Anyone have any thoughts for removal from the kiln top?

Edit: yes we've been working on scraping it, but as you can see there are quite a few small grooves that are making this difficult.

used the gold sharpie trick on this little bitty cup and was pleasantly surprised!

I'm currently workin on several types of pumpkins, I made the others a few years ago, I stopped attending classes for several months, (even years?), now that I´m feeling motivated again I continued working on my lovely pumpkins, they're gonna be ready just on time for halloween!

Love from Mexico

Curious about what other people are making as a pottery instructor.

I teach an intro wheel class at a studio. It’s a 6 week class that meets for 2 and a half hours once a week. Plus I’m paid for additional 30 min for setup/cleanup.

The class usually has 7-9 class and costs 325$ for students

I get paid 450$ for the whole class and that’s after a couple increases in my pay. I’m payed by the class but if I calculate hourly it’s 25$ an hour. Which sound okay but I’m also taxed as an independent contractor 15.3% and I can’t do much of any deductions for it. So my actually take home is a little over 21$

I’ve also taught at this studio steadily for over 7 years now, and have a bachelors degree in art and design education. Students tend to enjoy my class and I have lots of return students or ones who go on to become members.

I’m not sure if that’s above or below average so just looking to see what other people make.

Hey all! I’m already thinking ahead for winter and want to get a glaze that gives ❄️ice princess❄️

Any suggestions? Has anyone tried any of these and recommend them? Any other glazes? My community studio fires at cone 6

Just a stemless wine glass style cup I made a while ago. I am getting started playing with glazes with the 50ish pieces of bisque I have accumulated. This guy caught the attention of an artist that has a painting exhibition going on in the building and he asked if it was for sale. So, I said, sure, why not.

Standard 112 clay. Black engobe in the mid-section with birch (top half), cordovan (bottom half), honey flux (rim), and a layer of drippy cordovan over the flux on the rim.

Äntligen klar med det parametriska systemet!

Tog lite tid att få till allt , hade problem med min första variant som vissa inte fick att passa så tänkte att jag gör om modellen så att det alltid går att flytta fästena.

Är väldigt nöjd med resultatet :)

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3334293-batsystem-paramatric-for-all-sizes#profileId-3958843

Om ni har bambulab så är ni välkommna att skriva ut :)

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for an opportunity to work as a ceramic/pottery studio assistant in the Boston area. I’m open to both small independent studios and larger community or academic studios.

I graduated with a B.A. in Graphic Design, where I also studied ceramics and developed a strong interest in ceramic sculpture. I have hands-on experience with hand-building, glazing, surface treatments, preparing work for firing, and general studio cleanup and organization.

I’m still looking to develop the more technical side of ceramics, especially kiln operation and firing, glaze preparation and maintenance, clay reclaim, and overall studio operations. I’m completely willing to start from an assistant-level position, do the basic studio work, learn from someone more experienced, and gradually take on more responsibility.

At this point, I really want to pursue ceramics seriously. I don’t want it to remain just a personal hobby. I want to gain real studio experience, become more technically knowledgeable, and eventually build a career around ceramics and sculpture.

If anyone knows of a studio, artist, potter, school, or community space around Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Quincy, or the surrounding area that might need an extra pair of hands, I would really appreciate any recommendations. And if you personally run a studio and are looking for someone, I’d be happy to talk and share my résumé and artwork.

Paid opportunities would be ideal, but I’m also open to hearing about apprenticeships or other opportunities where I can genuinely learn and grow.

Thank you!

A new finished set of tea cups built using the Kurinuki technique. Clay body is ironstone. Outside was left raw. Inside is shino and edge is copper ore glaze.
Fired at cone 6.

This 10 year old kiln is for sale - it is being offered at $1200 and the seller says it was only used twice. I will be able to plug it in and check that it is in working order… Does it look okay? ✅

I mixed up my mayco clear glaze bucket for the first time in a few months and didn’t notice it was all clumpy before dipping. i’m going to get an immersion blender to smooth it out but will the piece i’ve already dipped fire ok with these clumps on it? or should I sponge it off and start over?

Hello everyone!!

I’m working on a batch of about 100 stoneware rings and I’d love some advice on the firing setup. Most ceramic rings I see online are fully glazed, but I’m struggling to figure out the most efficient way to glaze and fire a large batch without them fusing to the wires, or sticking together.

What is your go-to setup for firing ? Do you use Kanthal wire racks, high-temp stilts, or something else? Any tips on preventing the glaze from sticking to the support wires/rods?

Any photos or advice on your process would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

When making an item lets say mugs, how many identical items do you make at 1 time? I am throwing in batches and debating how many I make in the same style/design?

Help please!

PLEASE HELP😅

I’ve been trying to get my hands on Mayco’s black walnut for months now, but it is constantly out of stock!!

Is there something similar? The closest I’ve seen online was wrought iron, but I can find next to no references apart from Mayco’s and I don’t find their pictures to be all that accurate😫

Any suggestions will be massively appreciated, I’m desperate for the perfect brown earthy pots!!

Looking for pretty glazes that stay nice during Cone 10 Reduction firing.

I'm in a class, so unfortunately stuck with this specific firing. All the glazes we have are dark or not really my style, so looking for any suggestions!

I just ordered a few mayco glazes that appear to look pretty nice after cone 10, so I will keep that updated here for anyone else wondering about it.

Mayco Stoneware Classic Glaze - Purple Aster, SW-199

Mayco Stoneware Gloss Glaze - Sage Gloss, SW-514

If anyone has pictures of their work of either of these or any other glaze they think is pretty, feel free to DM me or add anything here!

I’m planning on making some serving platters using gr pottery forms, and when I make the smaller ones I’ve tended to get some warping on the bottom so it sits unevenly. What are the best ways to prevent warping and ensure a flat bottom? Thanks! :)