Clay
Make a Garlic Plate from Start to Finish
Looking for a pottery project that's functional, giftable, and perfect for summer markets? Garlic plates are easy to make, fun to customize with glaze, and incredibly useful in the kitchen.
In this project, we'll transform a simple ball of clay into a handmade garlic plate using a few studio essentials from Bailey Pottery.
Made With A Bailey Interview with Angel R. Vázquez Figueroa
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.
Bailey Pottery Gift Guide 2025: 7 Perfect Gifts for Clay Lovers
The holidays are here, and if you’re shopping for a potter, handbuilder, or clay enthusiast, our Bailey Pottery Gift Guide 2025 has everything you need. Whether you’re looking to inspire creativity, support a favorite hobby, or give a truly thoughtful gift, these seven products are studio-approved, high-quality, and beautifully practical. Each item has been chosen for its ability to delight and enhance the creative process, making it perfect for beginners, hobbyists, or seasoned clay artists.
DIY Screenprinted Ring Dish: A Printmaking Meets Clay Project
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.
From Cardboard to Ceramic: How to Make a Berry Basket
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.
