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Making a Textured Ceramic Dish: Tools, Stamps & Glaze Process
A small ceramic dish can hold a surprising amount of detail. With the right tools and glaze combinations, a simple slab of clay can transform into a textured, functional piece designed for everyday use.
In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to make a textured ceramic dish using porcelain, stamping tools, and some of our new favorite cone 6 glazes.
Designing Custom Gas Kilns for Pottery Studios and Schools
Learn how Bailey designs custom gas kilns for pottery studios, schools, and production ceramics. Explore gas kiln installation, venting, and kiln design considerations.
Fresh Green Spring Dish: A Textured Pottery Project Using an MKM Roller & AMACO Celadon Glaze
Create a fresh green textured ceramic dish using a GR Mold Form oval drape mold, MKM flower hand roller, and AMACO Celadon Wasabi glaze. A simple slab building pottery project perfect for spring.
Who Are Pugmills For?
Discover who pugmills are best suited for and how they improve clay preparation compared to hand wedging and mixing.
Tabletop vs Floor Pottery Wheels
Learn the key differences between tabletop and floor pottery wheels, including power, stability, portability, and which option best fits your studio.
Made With A Bailey Interview with Mike Griffin
Meet the Bailey DRD II Series Slab Rollers
The Bailey DRD II Series Slab Rollers are designed for studios, schools, and production potters who need consistent slabs with less time and effort.
Essential Practice Shapes for Learning the Pottery Wheel
A beginner-friendly guide to learning the pottery wheel, starting with cylinders and expanding into practice shapes that build control and confidence.
How to Make a Valentine’s Day Slab-Built Ceramic Tumbler
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, get your hands in clay, and create something thoughtful and lasting. This slab-built tumbler project combines clean construction with playful heart texture, making it ideal for gifting or keeping for yourself.
A Complete Guide to Pottery Clay
A beginner-friendly guide to pottery clay, explaining firing temperatures, kiln cones, and the differences between low fire, mid-range, high fire, and specialty clays.
