Episodes 121
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
92%
Hosting
www.oxfordclay.co.uk

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

121. How to Make a Pottery Glaze from Tomato Stalks

May 31, 2026 2m

There are many things that are normally thrown away that can actually be made into a pottery glaze!In this episode, I tell you about a stoneware pottery glaze I’ve made by collecting tomato stalks…

120. Do you Need to Wash Ash for Pottery Glazing

May 17, 2026 12m

Some Potters wash or rinse ash before making ash glazes in pottery; however, do you really need to do this?!Join me in this episode some key points regarding the debate in pottery as to whether to…

119. A Total Beginner's Guide to Making a Pottery Glaze

May 03, 2026 23m

If you’ve ever wondered how pottery glazes are made, this episode is for you!In this episode of the podcast, I talk you through how to make a pottery glaze from start to finish, from where to find a…

118. 8 Top Tips for Making Pots on the Potter's Wheel

Apr 19, 2026 15m

In this episode, I tell you about eight of the most important things I’ve learned from years of making pots on the pottery wheel. Take what resonates in this episode and leave what doesn’t.✨Do it…

117. 3 Ways To Use Pottery Classes

Apr 05, 2026 13m

Pottery classes are wonderful and can be used in different ways according to what you want to achieve! Join me for this episode of the podcast, where I talk about three ways to use pottery…

116. A Total Beginner's Guide to Making an Ash Glaze in Pottery

Mar 29, 2026 25m

Have you ever wondered how a pottery glaze is made from plant ashes?! Join me for this episode of the podcast where I talk to you about how pottery glazes are made from plant ashes - from start to…

115. Where to Get Ash for Ash Glazing in Pottery

Mar 15, 2026 15m

Ash glazes in pottery have been used for thousands of years and can create beautiful effects. Join me for this episode of the podcast, where I talk about some places to find Ash for Ash glazing in…

114. How to Make Your Kiln Firings More Efficient in Pottery

Mar 01, 2026 16m

Firing an electric pottery kiln is one of the most energy-intensive parts of making ceramics. But there are ways to make Kiln firings more efficient.Join me for this episode of the podcast, where I…

113. How to find Vegan-Friendly Glazing Brushes in Pottery

Feb 15, 2026 2m

It can be difficult to find large brushes for pottery glazing that are vegan. Synthetic makeup brushes provide a fantastic alternative!Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the…

112. How to Cut Clay When Making Pottery

Feb 01, 2026 15m

Join me for this episode where I talk to you about some great ways of cutting clay!Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for…

111. 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Learn to Make Pottery on the Potter’s Wheel

Jan 18, 2026 0m

Learning how to make pottery on the potters wheel can be quite a frustrating process! I’m still learning all the time, and these mindset shifts have really helped me:⭐ There's no ‘right’ way - your…

110. A Great Way of Holding Slip Casting Moulds Together

Jan 04, 2026 2m

In this mini-episode, we’ll be talking about a great way to hold small slip casting moulds together…with a jersey hairband!Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the…

109. How to Fire an Electric Pottery Kiln

Nov 09, 2025 18m

Join me for the final episode in the making a raw-glazed mug on the potter’s wheel series! In this episode we’ll be talking about how to fire an electric pottery kiln. We’ll discuss the stoneware…

108. How to Load an Electric Pottery Kiln

Nov 02, 2025 11m

We’ve glazed our mug and now it's ready to fire! In this episode, I show you how to load or ‘pack’ an electric pottery kiln, including our mug, of course. I’ll talk you through the kinds of things I…

107. How to Raw Glaze Pottery

Oct 26, 2025 23m

Following on from last week's episode of the podcast, where we made a stoneware glaze suitable for raw glazing, join me for this episode, where I apply the glaze to the mug!Raw glazing is similar to…

106. How to Make a Pottery Glaze for Raw Glazing

Oct 19, 2025 22m

Join me for an exciting episode on the podcast this week, where I talk you through making a stoneware pottery glaze from start to finish!If you’ve ever wondered how to make a pottery glaze suitable…

105. How to Create a Flat Base and Maker's Mark in Pottery

Oct 12, 2025 11m

In this episode, I tell you about an easy way to create a perfectly flat base (or rim!) for your pottery using just a tea towel, a flat surface and some water.We also talk about maker’s marks in…

104. How to Attach a Mug Handle in Pottery

Oct 05, 2025 20m

Attaching a handle is a critical step in making a mug because if the handle cracks off when drying, it's very challenging (some might say impossible!) to re-attach. Join me for this episode, where I…

103. How to Turn or Trim the Base of a Pot

Sep 28, 2025 25m

Turning (also known as trimming) the base of a pot involves turning the pot upside down on the pottery wheel and carving a foot with a turning tool (or tools!). Turning / trimming is a great way to…

102. How to Pull a Handle in Pottery

Sep 21, 2025 14m

If you’ve ever wondered how to ‘pull’ a handle in pottery, this episode is for you! Welcome to the third episode of the How to Make a Raw-Glazed Mug on the Potter’s Wheel series, where we’ll be…

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