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.

Watercolor Glazing: Craftsman Style

Watercolor Glazing: Craftsman Style

Remember the Craftsman movement? In the late 1800s and early 1900s, skilled artisans working in… READ MORE

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Watercolor Glazing: Landscapes

Watercolor Glazing: Landscapes

This has been one of our most popular technique sheets! Watercolor glazing works on the… READ MORE

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Watercolor Glazing: Floral

Watercolor Glazing: Floral

More watercolor glazing, except this time we’re going with a floral design. This single-page technique… READ MORE

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Color Combinations 1

Color Combinations 1

We have always described our Cone 6 glazes as “interactive” and “versatile”, but just what… READ MORE

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Color Combinations 2

Color Combinations 2

Yes, we did it again! This document shows a whole new series of glaze combinations,… READ MORE

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Cruising the Color Wheel

Cruising the Color Wheel

Ever wondered just why some colors seem to work together and some don’t? This flyer… READ MORE

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Contrast Plates

Contrast Plates

So you’ve been exploring the color wheel, but what’s next? How about gloss and matte… READ MORE

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Crossover Plates

Crossover Plates

So many glaze combinations, so many choices, so little time… which ones catch your eye?… READ MORE

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Crazy Foamy Crystal Glazes

Crazy Foamy Crystal Glazes

Mayco’s lowfire Crystal Glazes (for cone 06 firing) along with Stroke & Coat Cottontail, offer… 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.