My first bisque fire was successful! I just emptied it a little on the warm side (~175F) and everything seems to have fared well. I was a little concerned that I’d have major cracking on some of the thicker pieces, but I guess they were dry enough. I have some mugs, some plates/platters, and a lot of kiln cookies and test tiles. I’m hearing some pinging, so I’m guessing something is going to crack, but we’ll see tomorrow! Overall, I’m happy and looking forward to glazing later this week if it’s not too hot in here.

I would love to know from everyone what 3 pottery tools would you chose that you can't live without if you could only have 3 for the rest of your pottery life? Mine are : Mud tools red rib , Mud tools white sponge , DCT pear shaped trimming tool.

People seem to fall into exactly two camps: 💚 “I could put cilantro on everything.” 🤢 “It tastes like soap!” Fun fact: That “soap” taste is actually linked to genetics. So… where do you stand? 😄

UPDATE: I JUST CHECKED AND HYPE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN MY COUNTRY (THE BAHAMAS). Can someone take a photo of their phone or laptop on YouTube, and show me where the Hype button is please? I just can't find it 😔. Thanks

Absolute beginner questions: I’ve never thrown before, but just bought a 14” Vevor wheel for my practicing, after I take throwing lessons very soon. The Vevor wheel head does not have holes, for the bat and bat pins. I’m going to have holes drilled in it. I want to get bats for it. What size bats should I get? I’m seeing a lot of 12” bats…..but the wheel head is 14”. Do the 12” bats work on the 14” wheel head or am I to look for 14” bats? Don’t know if I’ve seen many of those. Also, what are your favorite bats and brands? I would like the ones with the inserts to remove and set aside for drying. Thanks