Pottery by Osa2d ago

This mug is shaping up to be a sturdy one. I’ve been thickening my handles lately so they sit more comfortably in the hand. I realized the mugs I reach for most, made by others, tend to have a certain softness and girth to the handle, so that’s the direction I’m following.

It’s all small adjustments over time, the kind that add up over decades. The goal is a pot that feels special to its owner, but not so delicately precious that it ends up sitting untouched on a shelf. #pottery #beautility

Show threadFlorian2d ago
@potterybyosa Maybe a question you get all the time, if so I'm sorry, but if one were to want to start doing pottery what are we looking at initial investment-wise where space, cost and equipment is concerned? It's been intriguing me for a while now and i'm curious :)
Show threadPottery by Osa1d ago
@zersiax Hi Florian, it can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. To begin, I would recommend purchasing clay (not very expensive) and handbuilding (pinch, coil, etc.) which requires no equipment at all. There are many ways to fire from home without a kiln, especially if you’re open to making non-functional work. Pit firing is the original method of firing pottery but your pots won’t be water tight. 1/2
Show threadPottery by Osa

@zersiax If you want to make glazed ware, find a local studio where you can pay to fire. Not sure where in the world you are, but often it’s possible to purchase pre-mixed glazes that you can brush on your pots. If you’re looking for the least expensive most basic setup (almost free), hand building and pit or barrel firing would be the way to go.

If you’re interested in wheel throwing, start by looking for used equipment in your vicinity. Hope that helps. 2/2

Mar 28 at 2:11pmIceCubesApp
Show threadFlorian1d ago
@potterybyosa That is fantastic help, thank you :)