I just painted this in acrylic paint should I do anything else with it?

I poured hot water into a mug I made and heard it crack :(. I’ve poured hot water into the mug before with no issue, but I assume the cold temperatures made the difference. It’s still intact, but the crack goes pretty far down the inside of the mug.

Is there a food-safe way to repair this hairline crack?

I assume these are hand carved...what's the secret to getting smooth, 3d affect on clay?

When I've read about options for repairing a broken favorite mug in the past, the overall answer I remember was "there's no truly food-safe option that works." Well, after throwing that one away I now have two broken favorites on my "todo" shelf, and I'm going to repair them. What is the *best* option I have for repairing them to continue to use them for drinking liquids? I have cyanoacrylate and a few different two part epoxies on my shelf, but I'm happy to buy the "right" thing if it exists. I hope I'm wrong and there's a food-safe option, but if not I'll just use one of the epoxies, probably.

Thanks!

Hi! I’ve always wanted to get into pottery and finally took a wheel class and loved it. I’m taking the plunge by joining my local studio but I’m pretty lost. Aside from the orientation, my studio is very “just talk to other members for tips etc”. Which is fine, but I’d love to do some self learning too 😅 any resources I should be reading or watching to get ideas, tips, tricks? I’m interested in both wheel and hand building!

Hello everyone and thank you in advance. My boyfriend has graciously made some space for me in his garage. I'm a complete beginner and plan on just practicing throwing cylinders on the wheel and recycling them right away. (It's been taking me a while to understand centering and pulling and don't plan on moving forward until I master at least this part). I was cleaning up my area one day when I realized there's no way I could possibly wipe down all the surfaces in the garage as it is mainly a storage unit holding many other small and large tools, scrap wood, bikes, workout equipment, etc., from ceiling to floor. Pottery setups I see on Youtube are all rooms dedicated for just the ceramic process and I see they can easily wipe down all surfaces. I don't have the luxury of anything but this shared garage but I want to make sure I am cleaning correctly to minimize the hazard of silica. Does anyone have any recommendations as to how to make a shared space easy to clean and safe for everyone? I thought about trying to hang a whole curtain from the ceiling to isolate my section off... I'm also hopeful that since I'm not trimming or drying any of my work yet and the only surfaces I have to wipe down are the wheel and my wedging board, I can hopefully keep everything to a minimum. Anyway, not too sure, but thank you for reading and appreciate any suggestions!

Hi everyone, I really would like to know how to add a logo or brand on the bottom of my ceramics without having to worry about it about it peeling off. I’m new to this and would appreciate any advice, it needs to be like a sticker or vinyl specifically like most of the big brands use since these units are heading to grocery store shelves

Hi everyone,

My partner and I are ceramicists currently based in Asheville, NC, where we've been deeply involved in the ceramics community for the past year. We've both been working as studio assistants, passionately honing our craft in a vast array of firings and community-driven clay work.

Unfortunately, Hurricane Helene drastically impacted our lives. While our home didn’t sustain extensive damage, the trauma, loss of income, and disruption to our pottery practice have left us searching for a fresh start. To add to this, my father in Montana recently had a heart attack, and while he's receiving good care, I feel the need to be closer to family as his health may decline.

We're a biracial, LGBTQ+ couple with a dog, and finding a safe, welcoming community is essential. We're looking to relocate somewhere in the western U.S.—ideally in a blue state where we can feel secure and continue to grow as artists and individuals.

We're reaching out to this incredible community for any leads on:

• Studio assistant positions or pottery-related jobs
• Affordable housing options
• Ceramics residencies or apprenticeship opportunities
• Recommendations for inclusive, creative communities

We're hardworking, passionate, and dedicated, with experience in both ceramics and mental health work. If you have any suggestions, advice, or leads, we'd be immensely grateful. Feel free to comment or DM me.

Thank you for your time and for being such a supportive community!

So the two i bought for a project have finally arrived. I bought them after reading the good reviews on blick, however I saw another thread on here saying some are notoriously bad. I don’t want to fuck up this project so would is their rainforest celadon and textured potters choice turquoise glaze also bad? I really don’t want to mess up my biggest sculpture lol