Can You Take Ceramics on a Plane?
You can bring ceramics on a plane in both carry-on and checked bags. Here is how to pack pottery and ceramics so they survive the flight, plus the TSA rules that matter.
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Fake Delft Pottery Marks: How to Spot a Reproduction
Fake Delft pottery is common, and the maker's mark is the fastest tell. Here is how to read Delft marks, the signs of a reproduction, and what genuine antique Delftware looks like.
How to Get Pottery Glaze Out of Clothes
Wet glaze usually washes out of clothes if you treat it fast. Here is how to remove fresh and dried pottery glaze, plus what to do about stains that have set.
Is Ceramic Dishwasher Safe?
Most glazed ceramic dishware is dishwasher safe, but handmade, crazed, metallic-trimmed, and low-fired pieces often are not. Here is how to tell and how to wash them safely.
Is Ceramic Microwave Safe?
Most glazed ceramic is microwave safe, but not all of it. Here is how to tell if a ceramic dish is safe to microwave, what makes a piece unsafe, and the quick at-home test.
Potter vs. Ceramicist: What's the Difference?
A potter and a ceramicist both work with clay, but the words carry different meaning. Here is what each term means, when to use which, and what about ceramist and ceramic artist.
Used Pottery Wheels: Where to Buy and What to Pay
A used pottery wheel can save you hundreds if you know what to check. Here is where to find one, fair price ranges by type, and the red flags to inspect before you buy.
What Is Bisque Firing?
Bisque firing is the first firing that turns soft clay into hard, porous bisqueware ready for glaze. Here is what happens, the temperatures and cones, and how long it takes.
Costs of Maintaining Pottery Equipment?
Discover the various expenses involved in maintaining pottery equipment and learn effective strategies for managing costs while enjoying your pottery passion.
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Staying safe at the wheel while expecting — glazes, tools, and precautions.
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What pottery really costs — and how to price and sell your work.
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Types of Pottery 23 articles
From earthenware to raku: the styles, history, and how to identify them.
All types of pottery articles →Food Safety & Everyday Use 13 articles
Microwaves, dishwashers, ovens, and travel — using pottery safely.
All food safety & everyday use articles →Glazing 9 articles
Glaze types, techniques, troubleshooting, and what to avoid.
- How to Get Pottery Glaze Out of Clothes
- How To Glaze Pottery at Home
- How To Clean Glazed Ceramic Pottery
Kilns & Firing 16 articles
Firing temperatures, kiln choices, and firing without a kiln.
All kilns & firing articles →Pottery Wheels 11 articles
Throwing, centering, and choosing the right wheel.
- Used Pottery Wheels: Where to Buy and What to Pay
- When Was the Pottery Wheel Invented?
- How To Center Clay on a Pottery Wheel
Repair & Care 11 articles
Fixing cracks and breaks, cleaning, and keeping pottery looking its best.
All repair & care articles →Getting Started 22 articles
Learning pottery at home, classes, and answers to beginner questions.
- Fake Delft Pottery Marks: How to Spot a Reproduction
- Potter vs. Ceramicist: What's the Difference?
- How To Make Pottery at Home