There is nothing more annoying than finding out that one of your beautifully made pots is starting to crack as it dries, or that the handle is starting to crack off your beautifully made mug.

In this episode, we explore why cracking in pottery happens and how to stop it. I go through the top tips I’ve learned to stop cracking in hand-built pots, pots that are thrown on the wheel, and pots that are slip-cast (which are notoriously prone to cracking!)

Resources for Potters:

Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners): https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/how-to-make-a-pottery-glaze-workbook 

Download the Free How to programme an electric kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze firings (includes full kiln firing schedule) https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/how-to-fire-bisque-and-stoneware-kiln-firing-schedule 

Oxford Clay website resources for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/resources-for-potters 

Pottery eBooks: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/ebooks 

Pottery Paperback Books available from amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Katherine-Tomlinson/e/B0B1CKC9X3?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1662270837&sr=8-1    

Video mini-courses for Potters: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/courses 

Oxford Clay blog: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/blog-1