Kiln journal
Practical guides
Focused notes for a specific studio problem. Read one, run the test, and keep the result where you can find it again.
Pottery studio dust control: design the routine before sweeping
Reduce respirable clay and glaze dust with wet cleanup, suitable ventilation, careful storage, and a repeatable studio routine.
Glaze testsWhy glaze crazing happens and what a useful test can tell you
Learn how glaze fit, clay body, application, and firing records help diagnose a network of fine glaze cracks.
Wheel workHow to center clay: diagnose the wobble instead of fighting it
A step-by-step centering workflow that uses body position, steady pressure, and simple diagnosis for common wheel problems.
FiringBisque firing and glaze firing: what each stage is doing
Understand the different jobs of bisque and glaze firings, why schedules depend on materials, and what useful firing notes include.