Pottery hobby or interest in Minerals or Plants? Some people just love  gadgets  particularly the new electronic ones. However here ...

The firing of pottery goes back over 3000 years. In those days wood fires were the source of energy. However today so many other forms of e...

What is Raku Pottery? Raku is a pottery technique that originated in Japan in the 16th century. The technique involves a specific rapid ...

It is a common occurrence for mugs used everyday to become badly stained by tea or coffee. The brown stains are unsightly and difficult to r...

Microwave ovens are now a common feature in most kitchens. Their use both to heat and cook food means a wide range of ceramics is being used...

Pottery making is a fun but sometimes frustrating hobby. You never know exactly what your results will be when you open that kiln door! Here...

So why does it scratch? A scratch on a plate at high magnification Pottery is hard and strong! If you don't believe me try cuttin...