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Tools Every Beginner Potter Needs (and Why)

Whether you’re throwing your very first ball of clay or leveling up your studio setup,…

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Slip, Slurry & Score

The Essential Language of Handbuilding Clay** If you’re new to handbuilding or working with one…

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What Is a Potter’s Rib?

The Handy Little Tool With a Surprisingly Ancient Story** If you’ve ever watched someone shaping…

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Meet the Clays: Chocolate, Ironstone & Cashmere

Meet Three Great Clays: Chocolate, Ironstone & Cashmere At Throw & Fire, we believe every…

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Where is the term "bat" derived from?

Where Did the Pottery Term “Bat” Come From? A surprisingly mysterious tale of clay, language,…

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Why Is It Called “Throwing” Clay? A Surprisingly Twisty History

If you’ve ever taken a pottery class, you’ve probably wondered: Why on earth do we…

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