A practical walkthrough of making a stoneware mug on the wheel, from wedging and throwing to pulling a handle, bisque firing and glazing for a durable, food-safe finish.

A practical tour of British clay bodies — from Stoke red earthenware to Cornish china clay — with firing ranges, picking tips and testing advice.

A practical guide to making and selling handmade ceramics at Christmas, from mugs and ornaments to serving dishes, with pricing, packaging and marketing advice.

Electric kilns offer control, convenience and clean bright glazes; gas kilns offer reduction, character and cheaper fuel. Here's how cost, control and results compare for hobby and professional potters.

Crawling, pinholing, crazing and shivering are rarely random. Here is what actually causes them, and the glazing habits that prevent most faults.

A practical twelve-point routine for preparing shelves, placing ware and checking safety before you fire a kiln — so a good load doesn't fail hours in.

Earthenware, stoneware and porcelain behave differently in the studio and the kiln. Here’s how to match clay body, firing temperature and function to your work.