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.

Color Combinations 3

Color Combinations 3

By combining the glazes you can reach whole new vistas of color performance! The combinations… READ MORE

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What To Do When Clay & Glazes Freeze

What To Do When Clay & Glazes Freeze

First, Don’t Panic! The freeze-&-thaw cycle is part of the geological processes that helped create… READ MORE

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Converting Brushing Glazes into Dipping

Converting Brushing Glazes into Dipping

Most commercial glazes are heavily gummed and have a fluid consistency made for brushing. If… READ MORE

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Using Low-Fire Clear Glazes Effectively

Using Low-Fire Clear Glazes Effectively

YOU WOULD THINK using a clear glaze would be a “no brainer”, but it’s not!… READ MORE

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How to Use Nylon Banding Straps

How to Use Nylon Banding Straps

Nylon banding straps are far superior to rubber bands for handling and working with molds.… READ MORE

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Tips for Buying a Used Wheel

Tips for Buying a Used Wheel

When purchasing a used electric wheel, here are some basic tips on what to look… READ MORE

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Clear Glazing at Cone 6

Clear Glazing at Cone 6

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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.