Tips, Tricks & Techniques

Discover helpful guidance for every stage of your ceramics journey. Here you’ll find practical how-tos, firing advice, glazing insights, and technique breakdowns designed to make your projects more successful. Explore step-by-step tips, learn from common troubleshooting scenarios, and get more confident with your materials and tools.

Interactive Pigments: Tiles

Interactive Pigments: Tiles

These technique sheets show a wealth of information, complete with color photos, on using our… READ MORE

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Glazes + Interactive Pigments = New Dimensions

Glazes + Interactive Pigments = New Dimensions

Our 3 pole TOTEM makes use of 2 of our clays: CC520 G Mix ^6,… READ MORE

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Georgies Glazes on Dark Chocolate

Georgies Glazes on Dark Chocolate

Christy has taken all of our Georgie Glazes and made samples on our Trail Mix… READ MORE

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Georgies Glazes in Cone 6 Reduction

Georgies Glazes in Cone 6 Reduction

We recently had an opportunity to get many of our cone 6 glazes fired in… READ MORE

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Raku Basics

Raku Basics

Georgies’ unique raku glazes come ready to use. Brush, dip, pour, overlap, or mix them… READ MORE

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Raku Safety

Raku Safety

Good preparation and communication are the keys to fun and safe Raku firing! READ MORE

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Intermediate Raku

Intermediate Raku

In our beginning raku classes, we often compare raku to chess: we can teach you… READ MORE

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Crackle Glazes

Crackle Glazes

Georgies’ new cone 6 Crackle Glazes are semi-transparent, designed to let the color of your… READ MORE

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White Froth Tile at Cone 6 Oxidation

White Froth Tile at Cone 6 Oxidation

This is one of our favorite “combination” projects using cone 6 and cone 06 products… READ MORE

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Professional Kiln Firing Services for Pottery & Ceramics

From cone 06 to cone 10, our expert kiln team treats every project with care — so whether you’re testing glazes or finishing your masterpiece, you’ll get beautiful, consistent results every time.

Two pottery mugs with rich purple, blue, and green glazes showcasing a gradation effect, set against a neutral background.
Two ceramic vases with glossy glazes in deep green and rich brown hues, showcasing gradient color effects.
A potter shapes a clay sculpture in a ceramics studio, surrounded by tools and materials for pottery and glazing.

Pottery Classes for Beginners and Experienced Ceramic Artists

From wheel throwing and handbuilding to kiln firing and glazing, Georgies offers a variety of clay classes for every skill level. Learn in a welcoming, small-group setting with expert instructors who share their passion for ceramics and help you master each step of the process. Call 503-283-1353 to sign up and start creating.