Hot Ceramics & Pottery How-Tos
How To: Use an electric pottery kiln
Using an electric pottery kiln requires knowledge of the equipment and proper maintenance. Learn how to use an electric pottery kiln in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Get pottery glazing techniques
Learn how to glaze pottery with ceramic glaze in this free video series of glazing techniques. Part 1 of 5 - How to Get pottery glazing techniques.
How To: Throw noodle bowls off the hump
See how to throw noodle bowls off the hump when throwing on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Throw a ceramic chalice
See how to make a ceramic chalice on the pottery wheel in this free video series of ceramic lessons.
How To: Make a ceramic casserole dish
Wedging clay on the pottery wheel should knock out all the air bubbles. See how to wedge potter's clay for throwing a casserole dish on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.
How To: Model clay bowls
Working with modeling clay is fun and easy. Learn how to make a modeling clay bowl with expert craft tips in this free art lesson video series.
How To: Learn advanced pottery techniques
Get a potter's wheel and learn how to do advanced pottery with expert tips and advice in this free video.
How To: Pottery for beginners
Get a potter's wheel and learn how to do advanced pottery with expert tips and advice in this free video.
How To: Make a free form teapot
Free-form teapots are irregular in shape and made by being thrown and assembled. Learn how to make a free-form teapot with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make a ceramic bowl set
A matching set of ceramic bowls makes a great gift. Learn how to make a ceramic bowl set with this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make a ceramic teapot
Ceramic teapots have several small elements that are assembled together to form a functioning vessel. Learn how to create your very own teapot out of clay with this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make a bowl out of polymer clay
Looking for a fun and easy art project to share with the kids? Learn how to make a polymer clay bowl with expert craft tips in this free video series.
How To: Make a clay mushroom incense burner
Learn how to make a clay mushroom incense burner in this free pottery hobby video from our experienced artist and professional illustrator.
How To: Make a ceramic flower pot
Ceramic flower pots are perfectly shaped to hang on a wall or sit on a shelf. Learn how to making your own ceramic flower pot in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Making a ceramic herb planter
Ceramic herb planters are perfectly shaped to sit on a windowsill in the kitchen. Learn how to making your own ceramic herb planter in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make ceramic beer steins
Ceramic beer steins are a creative and festive way to practice your pottery skills. Learn how to create your very own beer stein in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Throw a ceramic vase on a potter's wheel
Ceramic vases thrown on a potter's wheel are perfect beginner's projects. Learn how to throw a vase in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make lidded vessels
Learn how to make lidded vessels, the pots and pot lids, on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make a clay birdhouse
Learn how to make a clay birdhouse on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Make a clay birdhouse.
How To: Make a ceramic covered jar
Making a ceramic covered jar requires precise measurements for a properly fitting lid. Learn how to throw a covered jar on the potter's wheel with this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make decorative pots
Learn how to make decorative pots on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video series. Part 1 of 18 - How to Make decorative pots.
How To: Learn the basics about ceramics & pottery
Ceramics can be fun! Learn how to create clay pottery such as pinch pots, coil pots, and mugs in this free arts and crafts video series.
How To: Make ceramic plates and platters
Ceramic plates and platters are simple projects that anyone can master. Learn how to create your own ceramic plates and platters with this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make a sea turtle casserole dish
Casserole dishes can be made into any shape imaginable, and can even be made into sea turtles. Learn how to make your very own sea turtle casserole dish in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make ceramic platters
Ceramic platters make great gifts that open the doors to creativity. Learn how to make a ceramic platter with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make a vase on the pottery wheel
See how to throw a vase on the pottery wheel and how to form and attach pottery handles to the vase in this free ceramics video.
How To: Throw traditional Japanese pottery on the wheel
Watch how to throw a traditional Japanese rice bowl and tea bowl in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make ceramic candlestick holders
Ceramic candlestick holders are unique and easy to make. Learn how to create your own with simple potter's wheel techniques in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make ceramic mugs
The potter's wheel is a great tool for making clay pots including ceramic mugs. Learn how to make ceramic mugs using the potter's wheel in this free video series.
How To: Make ceramic domed toad homes
Ceramic domed toad homes are wonderful accents to any garden that also provide a dark retreat for garden friendly toads. Learn how to create these
How To: Make pottery clay
Learn how to make pottery clay for ceramics by either mixing the clay or digging it out of the ground in this free ceramics video tutorial.
How To: Make a ceramic charger plate
Handmade ceramic charger plates are functional pieces that can also be quite decorative and unique. Find out how to make your own charger plate with this free instructional ceramics video series.
How To: Make ceramic cups and handles
Ceramic cups can have different types of handles, depending on their function or style. Learn about cup making and three pottery handle types in this free ceramics video series.
How To: Make a clay pottery pitcher
Making pottery pitchers with clay is a fun and creative art project that can be done with a potter's wheel and a few basic tools. Learn how to make a clay pottery pitcher in this free pottery lesson video from a ceramics artist and sculptor.
How To: Make hanging flower pots
Wedging clay eliminates air bubbles in the clay. Learn how to center and wedge clay on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video. Make hanging flower pots - Part 1 of 10.
How To: Throw a clay bottle on the potter's wheel
The various elements needed to throw a bottle on the wheel should be combined in the right order. Learn about throwing a bottle on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video. Throw a clay bottle on the potter's wheel - Part 1 of 16.
How To: Throw a clay bowl on the pottery wheel
Throwing bowls on the pottery wheel is one of the most common wheel throwing forms. Learn about throwing bowls on the potter's wheel in this free ceramics video on wheel throwing techniques. Throw a clay bowl on the pottery wheel - Part 1 of 16.
How To: Make a clay goblet
Clay pottery requires patience and detail with every tool you use to hand craft your piece. Learn about clay forming tips that you will need from a pottery expert to create a goblet in this free video clip. Make a clay goblet - Part 1 of 10.
How To: Make a clay garlic keeper
Molding clay is an art form and preparing it is step one. Learn tips from a clay expert on how to measure and prepare clay to be molded in this free video clip. Make a clay garlic keeper - Part 1 of 22.
How To: Make a clay luminary
Clay pottery requires patience and detail with every tool you use to hand craft your piece. Learn about clay forming tips that you will need from a pottery expert to create a luminary in this free video clip. Make a clay luminary - Part 1 of 8.