Going Batty (part 2)

I prefer to use a batt rather than throwing directly on the wheel head.  But batts are a financial and spacial commitment.  So if you are considering purchasing batts, here is an overview of several choices. Tile-Batt System – This is my favorite solution...

Going Batty

In the spirit of the season (the end of the baseball season and the World Series), I thought I would share a few thoughts on batts. Although there are potters who throw directly on the wheel-head, I have always used a batt.  And I have sampled plenty of batts.  So...

A bit off center

There are two tools that I use regularly and recommend to potters who are setting up a studio: the tile batt and the giffin grip. Tile batts are a great solution for any studio because they are so space efficient.  Also, you don’t have to cut the pot off the...

Daily Clay

There is a new app for pottery enthusiasts.  It is called ‘Daily Clay’.  Everyday, you get a new image of a pot with information about the potter, ceramic composition, and firing methods.  The seven most recent images are available for viewing and the app...