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Chats about pottery with an environmental focus. Tune in for pottery tips and a discussion of issues in the handmade pottery industry today. Oxford Clay creates resources for Potters seeking a more environmentally friendly pottery practice. Oxford Clay website: www.oxfordclay.co.uk

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57. Welcoming your Pottery Questions on the Podcast

Oxford Clay ·

2024/06/30

A mini episode today to let you know that I’d love to answer your pottery question on the podcast! Just email your pottery question to: info@oxfordclay.co.ukPut ‘Podcast Question’ in the subject line of your email so I know that you are happy for your question to be read out and answered on the podcast.I can't wait to hear from you!Resosrces for Potters:Submit a pottery question to the podcast:Get your pottery question answered on the podcast!Submit your pottery question to the Oxford Clay podcast

56. 3 Beautiful Green Glaze Recipes Made with...

Oxford Clay ·

2024/06/23

Did you know that you can actually make your own green pottery colourant called Verdigris?Verdigris is an ancient pigment that has been used for thousands of years, and you can make it yourself by recycling scrap copper!In this episode I share 3 beautiful pottery glazes I've made using Verdigris. Green Stoneware / high-fire recipes below:If you want to see what these glazes look like you can check out the video of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/WYg0ayYlJlYLearn how to fire these stoneware

55. How to Make Verdigris and Use it in Pottery

Oxford Clay ·

2024/06/09

You may have heard the word ‘Verdigris’ used to describe a blue-green colour, or you may have seen it on brass statues or the roofs of buildings.Verdigris is also a pigment that has been used by artisans for thousands of years. But did you know that Potters can actually make their own Verdigris to use in their ceramics?! Making your own verdigris is a great way to avoid using commercial metal oxides, one of the least environmentally friendly pottery ingredients.In this episode, I tell you about how

54. What is Leather-hard Clay?

Oxford Clay ·

2024/05/26

Leather hard clay is when the clay has dried a little but is still wet enough to work with. Clay is very versatile at the leather-hard stage, stronger, and less prone to breakage like bone dry pottery (also known as ‘greenware’).In this episode, I explain what leather-hard clay is and all the amazing things that can be created with leather-hard clay! From building slab pots, etching decoration and slip trailing, to turning the base of wheel-thrown pots and more!Resources for Potters:Oxford Clay

53. 3 Ways to Make a Totally Unique Pottery Glaze

Oxford Clay ·

2024/05/12

Any Potter can make their own totally unique pottery glaze! Making your own signature pottery glaze is a great way of creating a unique aesthetic for your ceramics.You may think that making your own glaze is difficult but it's not! If you can follow any kind of recipe, you can make a pottery glaze.In this episode, I talk about 3 ways to make a totally unique pottery glaze:*Tweak the base ingredients of an existing glaze recipe.*Add different colouring oxides to a base glaze.*Make a pottery glaze

52. My Absolute Number One Pottery Tip

Oxford Clay ·

2024/04/28

After years of practising pottery, I’ve distilled the absolute one thing every Potter needs to know: be kind to yourself!Although being kind to yourself doesn’t seem like it has anything to do with making pottery! Self-kindness is actually something that superpowers your pottery learning journey and helps you cultivate a growth mindset.Being kind to yourself is an absolute must for learning any new thing that requires a lot of patience and making ‘mistakes’ along the way - like pottery!Resources for

51. 5 Different Types of Mould Used in Pottery

Oxford Clay ·

2024/04/14

Using moulds in pottery is amazing! Moulds allow Potters to make the same shape consistently over and over again, create sets of pots, and save time and energy in their making process.Moulds can be used to make the main body of the pot or for creating decoration.In this episode I talk about the 5 types of moulds available to Potters and how each one is used:*Press mould*Hump mould*Slip-casting mould*Sprig mould (plaster of Paris)*Sprig mould (silicone) Resources for Potters:Oxford Clay website

50. When Do You Need an FFP3 Face Mask in Pottery

Oxford Clay ·

2024/03/31

Pottery is a very safe activity but there are certain times when Potters need to protect their lungs from fine powders. That’s where FFP3 face masks come in!In this episode, I talk about what an FFP3 face mask is, how it works, and four scenarios when a Potter would need one:*When making pottery glazes or clay.*When sieving plant ashes.*When scraping dry clay.*When applying glaze to pottery by spraying. Resources for Potters:Oxford Clay website resources for Potters:

49. How to Make Your Own Pottery Clay

Oxford Clay ·

2024/03/17

Did you know that clay is actually made from lots of different materials such as crushed rocks, ball clays and china clay?Making your own clay can be a great option for Potters who want to know exactly what ingredients are going into their clay to minimise the environmental impact of their pottery. Making clay yourself can be cheaper than buying it commercially and you can save the time, effort and CO2 emissions of haulage to get (heavy!) wet clay to you.In this episode, I talk you through the

48. 16 non-pottery things that are great to use in...

Oxford Clay ·

2024/03/03

There is some incredible equipment out there that is not necessarily made for the handmade pottery industry, but Potters can use it for amazing results! In this 2 part episode series I’ll tell you about 16 of my favourite pieces of non-pottery equipment that I regularly use to make my pottery.There's actually so much great equipment out there that I had to split this topic into two parts!In part 2 I tell you about how I use these things in pottery:*Silicone spatula*Gardening Scoop*Stone Pestle and

47. 16 non-pottery things that are great to use in...

Oxford Clay ·

2024/02/18

There is some incredible equipment out there that is not necessarily made for the handmade pottery industry, but Potters can use it for amazing results! In this two-part episode series I’ll tell you about 16 of my favourite pieces of non-pottery equipment that I regularly use to make my pottery. There's actually so much great equipment out there that I had to split this topic into two parts! In Part 1 I tell you about how I use these things in pottery: *Cellulose Decorators Sponge*Microfibre

46. What is Vinegar Used For in Pottery

Oxford Clay ·

2024/02/04

Did you know that vinegar has several uses in pottery? In this episode, we explore three excellent ways Potters can use vinegar in their work, from helping to stick clay together, to thickening slips and even as an ingredient in making homemade pottery colouring oxides! Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners): https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/how-to-make-a-pottery-glaze-workbookDownload the Free How to programme an Electric Kiln for bisque

45. 10 Best Slip Casting Tips

Oxford Clay ·

2024/01/21

Slip casting is a fantastic way of making pottery. It allows Potters to make the same shape of pot over and over again, saving time and effort. Slip casting also allows Potters to make sets of items and standardise their making process to ensure they can consistently replicate the quality of their pots. At Oxford Clay, I've been slip casting for a number of years now and have experienced a lot ups and downs with learning the process! In this episode, I talk about the 10 best slip-casting tips I’ve

44. How to Make a Plaster Mould in Pottery

Oxford Clay ·

2024/01/07

Plaster moulds are a great resource for Potters. Moulds can be used in pottery to press clay into (a press mould), smooth clay over (a hump mould), or pour liquid clay into (a slip casting mould). Plaster moulds allow Potters to make lots of the same shapes of pots simply and accurately. At Oxford Clay, I use a one-part plaster mould for slip-casting my work. In this episode, I talk through the step-by-step process of how I make my plaster moulds, by casting the profile of an enamel pie dish into

43. What is a Clay Body?

Oxford Clay ·

2023/12/24

What are clay bodies made from and do you need to make your own as a Potter? Have you ever heard the term ‘clay body’ and been curious about what it means? Well, the ‘clay body’ and clay are the same thing! In this episode, we investigate what clay or clay bodies are made from, how they’re made and three reasons why a Potter may choose to make their own.Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):

42. 5 Tips for How to Have Original Creative Ideas in...

Oxford Clay ·

2023/12/10

If you've ever felt blocked creatively in pottery or like nothing you’re making is any ‘good’ (who hasn’t?) this episode is for you! We discuss five tips for getting your creative flow back and generating original ideas in pottery. Some of them are just about getting out of our own way and not believing the thoughts our brains like to generate about our pottery practice. Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):

41. Simple Material Swaps to Make More Eco-friendly...

Oxford Clay ·

2023/11/26

There are many simple pottery material swaps Potters can do to make their pottery practice more eco-friendly. In this episode, we explore some easy pottery materials to switch from less eco-friendly to more environmentally friendly ones.Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners): https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/how-to-make-a-pottery-glaze-workbookDownload the Free How to programme an Electric Kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze firings

40. Prioritising Your Creativity with Emily Marston...

Oxford Clay ·

2023/11/12

In this episode, I speak to Emily Marston from Emily Marston Ceramics. Emily runs pottery workshops in Oxford for beginners, and handbuilds pottery and ceramic jewellery from her Oxford-based studio.Join us for this conversation about the highs and lows of making pottery! Emily tells us about her own creativity, the joy she gets from seeing other people make and fire their pottery at her workshops, and the things she does to prioritise and nourish her own creativity. I hope it inspires you to

39. What is the Difference Between Earthenware and...

Oxford Clay ·

2023/10/29

Earthenware and stoneware are terms used in pottery to describe different clays and glazes. You may have wondered what the difference is between earthenware and stoneware in pottery. In this episode, we discuss the difference between earthenware and stoneware pottery and the temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit that classify each category.Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):

38. 3 Amazing Pottery Books To Inspire You

Oxford Clay ·

2023/10/15

In this episode, we discuss three excellent pottery books and how they have inspired both my pottery and my creativity in general. The books cover paper clay, natural glaze making and slip casting. Perhaps they will inspire you too!The Books talked about in this episode are:The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting, by Andrew Martin, 2007, Lark Ceramics BooksNatural Glazes: collecting and making, by Miranda Forrest, 2018, New CeramicsPaperclay: Art and Practice, by Rosette Gault, 2018,

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