Ceramics for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start Pottery

A step-by-step guide on everything you need to know about ceramics before you start your pottery journey. Pottery basics thoroughly explained including examples and where you can buy what you'll need. A full beginners tutorial.
Where to get everything you'll need:
Clay King
www.clay-king.com
Clay King is an all in one pottery supply store where you can get ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you'll need to start your pottery journey and forever more after that. They are based in the US but they do ship internationally. You can purchase items online or at their physical store in Spartanburg.
Make sure to use my discount codes:
Wendy5 for $5 off orders over $50
Wendy10 for $10 off orders over $100
By using my codes you will not only get a discount but you will also be supporting me and my work!
Products I recommend:
White Stoneware Clay 'Iceman' - www.clay-king.com/claybodies.htm
Amaco Potters Choice Glaze (brush-on glaze) - www.clay-king.com/glazes_cera... (I particularly like Indigo Float and Blue Rutile)
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Clay
04:14 - Stages of Clay
05:52 - Ceramic Process
08:32 - Methods
10:01 - Where To Get Everything You Need
10:59 - Underglaze
13:25 - Glaze
16:43 - Tips & Tricks
18:20 - Outro
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Music by Damien Sebe - equinox - thmatc.co/?l=E4C5DD14

[@nicolelee8751]

Thank you for sharing! Best beginner video to watch before I begin my first day as a pottery art teacher ❤️

[@KlayCeramics]

Thank you! Hope it went well✨

[@corinasaccone7332]

Thank you!very helpful 😊

[@xinchen3620]

Thank you for sharing. This is the best beginner video ❤❤❤

[@laurak0797]

This video is so so helpful, thanks!💗 I feel like I'm not a complete newbie anymore but whenever I haven't worked with clay in a longer time I like to 'refresh' my knowledge so this is perfect. Thanks so much! There's just one question left; I'm always wondering WHEN I need to sand down imperfect pieces? After bisque firing? I find it confusing as I was always told to only wet-sand but I'm scared to ruin my pieces when I get them to wet again or smth. Maybe you can take away my fear haha! x

[@KlayCeramics]

So glad!💕 I usually just use a damp sponge when my piece is leather hard to smooth the surface and help with impurities but if you do want to sand down you can do it when it’s bone dry (make sure to wear a proper mask, preferably outside, and clean all the loose dust after! You can’t wet sand a piece that hasn’t been fired yet because the water will ruin/break down the piece), otherwise wet sand it once it has been bisque fired - the piece will be more strong at this point so will take a bit more work to sand it down but it’s safer than dry sanding!✨

[@laurak0797]

@@KlayCeramics Thanks so much! You're so kind for taking the time to read and reply! This really means a lot💗

[@KlayCeramics]

Happy to help!✨🤍

[@lenicebatista157]

Oi, como sempre perfeito! Por gentileza eu posso usa esses esmalte em argila de alta temperatura? Obrigada.

[@KlayCeramics]

Thank you! Yes, you use the Amaco Potters Choice brush-on glaze on high fire clay (ie. stoneware)

[@ns-sh2kq]

Will that paint be safe for dinner sets trays as food will be served in it ??

[@KlayCeramics]

Yes, as long as you coat your piece with a food safe glaze. Make sure if you’re using stoneware clay to use a stoneware glaze as they will fire to the same temperature

[@PurnimaSoni441]

I ordered ceramic powder 1st and and fevicol to make clay but after shaping it so difficultly after dry it have cracked on whole mugs 🥺so i am not understanding from which try of clay I should make mugs,plates,etc

[@KlayCeramics]

I'd suggest starting with user ready clay - it is tricky to mix and make your own clay. I recommend using stoneware clay for functional ware

[@PurnimaSoni441]

Thank you dearest🫶🏻

[@Micha_shorts]

Do we have to bisqfire fire??

[@KlayCeramics]

Most glazes need to be applied to bisqueware (just check their application instructions). Otherwise you can get away with just doing a glaze firing but it is not recommended