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Pottery for Beginners

We’re shaping new hobbies, one clay piece at a time. Whether you’re a total newbie or just brushing up, we’ve got the tips, tricks, and tutorials to jumpstart your journey. Let’s create something awesome!

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Embrace the beginner mindset—every lump of clay teaches us something new! We’re inviting you on our pottery journey, and we’ll share our a-ha moments, practical tutorials, and essential tools along the way. Let’s get crafting!

Pottery 101

Wondering what terms like “bisque” mean? This one’s for you—explore our beginner guides!

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Tools

Equip your toolkit with everything you need to run your pieces from beginner to pro.

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Hand Building

Shape, mold, and create with your hands & imagination. It’s a perfect place to start your journey!

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Wheel Throwing

Spin clay into stunning forms. Get tips, techniques & inspiration for your next piece.

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Recent Posts

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6 Mini Pottery Ideas for Your Next Throwing Session

Need some mini inspiration? Here are 6 ideas to try during your next small throwing sesh.
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How to Use a Microwave Kiln for Pottery

Learn the tips, tricks, and tools you need to use a microwave kiln!
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8 Must-Have Mini Pottery Tools for Tiny Throwing

Throwing small? You need these 8 tools in your pottery toolkit.
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March 13, 2025
Everything You Need for Your Mini Pottery Studio

It’s no secret—we’re obsessed with mini pottery. From testing the latest mini pottery wheels to setting up an entire mini pottery booth at a market, we’re fully embracing the tiny but mighty world of small-scale ceramics. Mini pottery is a fantastic home-friendly version of wheel throwing, but before you dive into your latest creative obsession,…
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February 13, 2025
This is The Best Mini Pottery Wheel on the Market

Learn why we’ve chosen the Small Ceramics wheel as the best one on the market.
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February 8, 2025
Three Steps to Learning Pottery at Home

Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced potter, learn how to do pottery at home.
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About Us

We’re a bunch of clay enthusiasts, each at different stages of our pottery adventures. We know first hand that pottery can be a bit overwhelming, with a seemingly steep learning curve and price tag. That’s why we’ve banded together to make pottery less daunting, and more doable.

Pottery beginners is here to share the best tips, tools, and ideas we’ve gathered along the way, and to help you start making right from your kitchen table. Whether you’re dipping your toes in or ready to make pottery your next passion, we’ve got your back!