Below are a few questions I get asked a lot including links to some of the materials I use and advice. I’m adding to this section all the time so feel free to check back or send me a message if there’s an answer you’re looking for.
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Using underglaze on Porcelain
Making a goddess bottle sculpture
Stacking greenware plates in the kiln
using gold lustre
Q - Which transparent glaze do you use?
A - glossy transparent from Potterycrafts
https://www.potterycrafts.co.uk/Products/potterycrafts-transparent-glossy-glaze/P2049-05
Q - which underglazes do you use?
A - I’m currently using Amaco Velvet Underglazes. Some colours don’t like the high firing range of stoneware though so I don’t use all colours. You have to see which ones work for you and how. This is all part of the process and fun in developing your favourite techniques! Factors like your kiln, clay and glaze will affect the results so what works for me might be different to what works for you.
https://www.potterycrafts.co.uk/Products/amaco-velvets-underglaze/V309
Q - Where can I take pottery classes?
A - CLAY DAYS LONDON (BECKENHAM) - Gorgeous studio set up by my brilliant sister Abi Read.
Address: Studio A Minard Court, 160 Ravenscroft Road, Beckenham, BR3 4TW
https://www.claydayslondon.co.uk
@claydays_london on Instagram
Margate, Kent - CLAYSPACE MARGATE
Run by the wonderful Violet, Bridget and Ian.
Q - which clay do you use?
A - I always fire to stoneware as I prefer the longevity that the high fire process gives the clay meaning it will last much longer than lower fired earthenware pieces. I have experimented with a few different clay bodies and update my findings here
Q - can you recommend any pottery supplies or tools?
A- drape forms https://hartleyandnoble.co.uk/nested-set-of-3-large-rounded-rectangle-pottery-drape-forms-1209-p.asp
Batt system
Q - what do you use to hang plates on the wall?
A - these are great and come in different sizes https://amzn.eu/d/cIHqh5F
Q - what equipment do you use to make your videos ?
A - I use my iPhone and a stand. Here’s a link to the one I got on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/cB0Cm6c