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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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37. How to Stop Cracking in Pots

Oxford Clay ·

2023/10/01

There is nothing more annoying than finding out that one of your beautifully made pots is starting to crack as it dries, or that the handle is starting to crack off your beautifully made mug. In this episode, we explore why cracking in pottery happens and how to stop it. I go through the top tips I’ve learned to stop cracking in hand-built pots, pots that are thrown on the wheel, and pots that are slip-cast (which are notoriously prone to cracking!) Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to

36. What is a Kiln Firing Schedule?

Oxford Clay ·

2023/09/17

Have you ever wondered how a pottery kiln actually fires pottery? How does a kiln know how much to heat when, and for how long? Well in this episode we discuss what a pottery kiln firing schedule is and the key terms used to describe the different stages of kiln heating and cooling. We also go through an example of what a kiln firing schedule looks like for a bisque and stoneware glaze firing.Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to programme an electric kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze

35. Cultivating Abundant Creativity with Ruth Harris...

Oxford Clay ·

2023/09/03

Ruth Harris runs two creative businesses, Catkin Tree Studio, and Field and Fabric. Ruth and I first met as fellow vendors at the Didcot Craft Fair in 2021 when we were serendipitously placed on stalls next to one another. Since then, I’ve followed Ruth’s work and have been so inspired by her approach to cultivating such a diverse and abundant creative practice. Join us for this episode of the podcast where I ask Ruth all about how her own creativity works in her businesses. Ruth explains what

34. A Potter’s Secret Weapon: Baking Equipment!

Oxford Clay ·

2023/08/20

Did you know that Potters can use equipment originally designed for bakers? There are so many amazing pieces of equipment that bakers use for baking, cake decorating and sugarcraft that Potters can use too! Cake fondant has nearly the same consistency as clay and can be pressed, moulded and shaped in nearly the same way. In this episode, we explore some of the best baking and sugarcraft equipment that Potters can use in their practice.Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery

33. 3 Pottery Tool Swaps for More Eco-friendly Pottery

Oxford Clay ·

2023/08/06

There are many things Potters can do to switch their tools from less eco-friendly to more environmentally friendly ones. In this episode, we explore some easy swaps Potters can make, from paint brushes, and eliminating chamois leather from their practice to the ever-useful sponge.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

32. Packaging Pottery Plastic-Free

Oxford Clay ·

2023/07/23

Pottery can be safely packaged and sent in the post without the use of bubblewrap. This allows the receiver to recycle all of the packaging easily and if it is disposed of in landfill, paper and cardboard packaging will fully biodegrade. In this episode, we explore the method I use at Oxford Clay to safely package work for sending in the post without the use of plastic bubble wrap or plastic tape. Find out how to package pottery using one hundred per cent paper and cardboard packaging which is

31. How to Assess The Environmental Impact of Any...

Oxford Clay ·

2023/07/09

It can feel overwhelming trying to understand if the pottery materials you use have a negative impact on humans, animals or the environment. In this episode we explore a simple framework you can apply to any pottery material to better understand its environmental and social impact.Read a more detailed explanation of this framework in this book: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p/eco-consciouspotteryglazingebookFind out the energy mix of a country or region using this report:

30. How to Read a Pottery Glaze Recipe

Oxford Clay ·

2023/06/25

Glaze recipes may seem complicated to read but they are actually very simple. In this episode, we explore the principles of a glaze recipe and how to read them, how to weigh out the ingredients, including any colouring oxides and how much water to add when making a glaze. We also explain what to do if you accidentally add too much water to your glaze.Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):

29. 5 Tips For Pulling Handles in Pottery

Oxford Clay ·

2023/06/11

‘Pulling’ a handle may seem like a very difficult thing to do in pottery, but it is actually very achievable. Pulled handles look amazing and can really elevate the beauty of a pot. In this episode we explore what pulling a handle actually means, how handles are pulled in pottery, and five of the most helpful things I’ve learned for fantastic pulled handles.Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):

28. 3 Tips For Rolling Out Clay

Oxford Clay ·

2023/05/28

Rolling out clay is a brilliant skill in pottery, you can use the slab to build a slab pot, or push clay into a plaster press mould to make a bowl or plate. In this episode we explore three tips to help you roll out clay to ensure a smooth bump-free, crack-free clay slab.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

27. How Potters Can Make Their Own Colouring Oxides

Oxford Clay ·

2023/05/14

Commercial metal oxides used by Potters to colour their work are some of the most environmentally harmful pottery materials. However, Potters can circumvent these supply chains by making their own metal oxides from recycled metal! In this episode, we explore the process of making Iron Oxide (rust) and Copper Oxide (verdigris) from scrap metal and how Potters can use these homemade colourants in their work.The course mentioned in this episode:

26. What is Slip Casting?

Oxford Clay ·

2023/04/30

An amazing way for Potters to create consistent shapes in their work.Slip casting is a fantastic resource for Potters who want to create the same shape of pot, multiple times. In this episode, we explore what slip-casting is, how slip-casting moulds work, and where to look if you want to learn more about this amazing pottery practice.Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):

25. 5 Things To Try When Your Pot Goes Wrong

Oxford Clay ·

2023/04/16

Ever had one of those times where every pot you try and make goes wrong?! Here’s what to do next.Making pottery involves a lot of trial and error, testing and ‘failing’ and there are times when it feels like everything you're trying to make is going wrong! Whilst it may feel disappointing, these are actually the times when you are learning and growing your skills the most. You are at your growth edge pushing the boundaries of your skills and experience with clay. But what can you do with your pot

24. 7 Ways to Find Pottery Glaze Recipes

Oxford Clay ·

2023/04/09

There are so many amazing sources of pottery glaze recipes out there for Potters, but how do Potters actually find pottery glaze recipes? In this episode, we explore seven fantastic ways for Potters to find pottery glaze recipes.17 simple glaze recipes are detailed in this book by Oxford Clay: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p/eco-consciouspotteryglazingebookThe glaze recipe website mentioned in this episode is: https://glazy.org/Resources for Potters:Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze

23. 5 Of The Weirdest Things I’ve Made into a Pottery...

Oxford Clay ·

2023/03/26

Any plant can be turned into ash that can make a pottery glaze!In this episode, you can hear about some of the weirdest plant-based things I’ve turned into a pottery glaze from banana skins to tea bags and pond algae! All of these plant ash glazes are in the book ‘Pottery Glazing with Plant Ash’ by Oxford Clay: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/ebooksResources for Potters:Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (a beginners guide)Oxford Clay website resources for Potters:

22. Agromining Metals: The Future Of Pottery Colour?

Oxford Clay ·

2023/03/12

Agromining is the practice of using plants to mine metals from the soil. In this episode we explore what agromining is, and how it could be used in the future to create eco-conscious colour in pottery. As plants grow they take up metals in the soil, and store them in their tissues. Scientists can extract these metals by harvesting the plants, drying and burning them and extracting the metals. The hyperaccumulator plants used in agromining can also be used to decontaminate polluted soil.Resources for

21. 5 Beautiful Glazes Made with Plants

Oxford Clay ·

2023/02/26

You can make a glaze from any plant ash! hear about 5 beautiful ones.Every plant ash glaze is completely unique because of the unique mineral and trace metal composition of the ash. In this episode, you can find out about 5 of the most beautiful glazes in the book ‘Pottery Glazing with Plant Ash’ by Oxford Clay: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/ebooksFrom purples and browns to light pink, blue and white, plant ash glazes can naturally produce many beautiful colours in pottery.The Glaze Recipe used

20. Using Glass in Pottery

Oxford Clay ·

2023/02/12

Mixing glass and ceramics can have amazing results.In this episode, we discuss some ways to mix glass and ceramics together for beautiful decorative effects in pots.Resources for Potters:Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (a beginners guide)Oxford Clay website resources for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/resources-for-pottersPottery eBooks: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/ebooksPottery Paperback Books available from amazonVideo mini-courses for Potters:

19. Barriers to Eco-conscious Pottery and Actions...

Oxford Clay ·

2023/01/29

In this episode, we talk about three barriers Potters face when seeking to make their pottery practice more eco-conscious. We discuss some great sources of information for Potters and what actions Potters can take.The pottery materials website mentioned in this episode is: https://digitalfire.com/Resources for Potters:Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (a beginners guide)Oxford Clay website resources for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/resources-for-pottersPottery eBooks:

18. Warping in Pottery 5 Tips to Avoid it

Oxford Clay ·

2023/01/15

Warping is at the top of the most annoying things that can happen to pottery! Often only appearing at the final stage of the making process, at the glaze firing stage! In this episode, we explore what warping is, why it happens and five top tips to prevent warping in your pots.Resources for Potters:Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (a beginners guide)Oxford Clay website resources for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/resources-for-pottersPottery eBooks:

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