by Wendy Summers | May 13, 2014 | Blog, FAQ, How to make pottery-Tips and tricks
How long does it take to make pottery? How long does it take to make a pottery? Making a pot is a process made up of many individual steps. If you have watched any of my videos you may have noticed that the lump of clay becomes a pot quickly almost magically. Check...
by Wendy Summers | May 11, 2014 | Blog, FAQ
No lead in glaze Summer Hollow Pottery uses no lead! All Summer Hollow Pottery items are 100% lead free. My main goal is to create pottery that is beautiful and use-able. I don’t want my work to sit on a shelf and look good, although it can do this. I want my...
by Wendy Summers | May 11, 2014 | Blog, FAQ, How to make pottery-Tips and tricks
What kind of tools does a potter use? What kind of tools does a potter use? Potters use many different tools to shape clay: cut off wire, ribs for shaping, wooden tools to cut and shape. There are numerous tools used by potters to shape their creations. [etsy-shop...
by Wendy Summers | May 10, 2014 | Blog, FAQ, How to make pottery-Tips and tricks
What is clay? What is clay? Is clay simply dirt? “Dirt” covers a lot of ground! (sorry about the pun)! There are different types of ‘dirt’: topsoil, subsoil, rocks and clay. Topsoil contains a lot of organic material, which makes it good for...
