Tips & Techniques

Carving a Planter using the MudTools Drag Tool

Work together to create something magical: handbuilt spoon rests with your Childs’ handprint. It’s never too early to show kids the power of clay. With proper adult guidance, this craft inspires creative play for children young and old.  

Add a little color to your clay! Follow the steps in this video to tint your clay using our lines of Spectrum and Mason Stains.

Add a crisp finish to the surface of your ceramics with water-slide decals. We'll show you how in this post!

Today we are going to demonstrate how to create serving platters with plant imprints. The beauty is in the details. These handmade platters are perfect for gifting or plating!

Just in time for berry picking season. we'll show you how to create a ceramic berry bowl on the pottery wheel. In this short throwing tutorial, you'll see the step-by-step process, get information on the tools needed, and pick up some helpful tips along the way. Berry bowls are sure to be a hit at your next market, so give these forms a spin!

So many brushes! Which ones will make glazing easier to create what you are trying to achieve? Ann Ruel of Little Street Pottery in Suffolk, Virginia, has the answers for you! We're delighted to share Ann's informative video and to offer Free Shipping* on brushes!

Today, we will demonstrate how you can create porcelain plant markers for the garden. These plant markers are waterproof, durable, and reusable. Plus, they make great gifts for the gardener. You can find all the supplies needed for this project at Bailey Pottery.

Today on the Bailey blog, we've got a video that shows how we make two unique wheel-thrown vases. Also in the video, our friend Kelli from Hops Petunia Floral demonstrates creating two gorgeous arrangements. You won't want to miss this video. It's blooming with tips for how you can create one-of-a-kind flower vases and arrangements at home.

In this video from Bailey Pottery, we’ll show you how to create a wheel thrown chip and dip platter. This party-perfect platter is great for serving up crackers, chips, and vegetables with a delicious dip of your choice. This one-piece form has multiple compartments that make arranging food fun and beautiful! So whether you’re getting holiday-ready or game-day ready, you’ll score points for presentation using a homemade chip and dip platter.