Tips & Techniques

A beginner-friendly guide to learning the pottery wheel, starting with cylinders and expanding into practice shapes that build control and confidence.

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.

Thinking about buying new or used pottery equipment? This guide breaks down the pros, cons, hidden costs, and key factors to help potters make the right choice.

Looking for your next studio project? This screenprinted ring dish is a simple, satisfying way to combine texture, print, and form. Using just a few go-to Bailey tools, you can transform a rolled clay slab into a one-of-a-kind printed dish perfect for jewelry, trinkets, or gifting.

Whether you’re new to screenprinting on clay or just looking to try something different, this project shows how a few thoughtfully designed tools can make each step smooth and enjoyable.

Fresh berries deserve better than cardboard. This project takes the humble cardboard berry basket and transforms it into a durable, food-safe ceramic piece perfect for picking, rinsing, storing, and displaying your summer harvest. We’ll walk you through each step, from rolling the slab to firing the finished glaze, with a sweet strawberry underglaze transfer for the final touch.

Create a bright, textured ceramic platter using flexible texture mats, GR Pottery Forms, and sunny AMACO celadon glazes. A simple project perfect for spring and summer!

Spring is the perfect time for fresh projects! In this tutorial, we’re showing you how to make a ceramic egg carton using a simple drape mold technique. Whether you use it for fresh eggs, deviled eggs, or as a decorative piece, this project is as fun as it is functional!

A well-pulled handle makes all the difference in both the function and aesthetics of a handmade mug. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through each step of the process—from preparing your handle lug to making the final attachment.

In this tutorial, we handbuild three simple cylindrical vases and showcase the stunning oil-spotted finish of Coyote’s Texas Two Step glaze. With clean, minimal forms, the unique glaze effect and fresh Anemone blooms become the focus—perfect for Valentine’s Day or spring decor. Follow along for tips and inspiration to create pottery that balances simplicity and bold finishes.

This holiday season, why not add a personal touch to your tree with handmade ceramic ornaments? This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating unique and eye-catching ornaments using a variety of techniques and materials.