Kleistone Studio Turns 1 - Winter Clay Event October 18, 2022In November, Kleistone Studio turns 1 year old! To celebrate, we will be hosting an open studio night on November 11th from 5pm to 9pm. During this special time, we will open the studio to the...
How to make slip out of clay August 17, 2022Slip is very useful in hand-building when attaching pieces and constructing. We recommend using the slip of the same clay you are working with, to avoid bad surprises in the drying...
How to sand bisqued pottery pieces safely August 13, 2022We sometimes sand our pieces to remove any sharp bits of clay or rough edges before glazing. This will help give your pieces a smooth finish and better end result....
How to clean glazed bottoms July 19, 2022Glazing can be a messy endeavour. In this post we show you how to efficiently clean up your glazed bottoms when you are dipping your pieces in glaze. Remember: the bottoms...
How to get a rounded lip on a mug May 31, 2022When hand-building mugs, there can be a tendency that the edge or the lip / rim of a mug can be hard, slightly sharp or pointed, making it not such...
How to prevent warping in clay May 24, 2022As clay dries, depending on the shape and how you have manipulated it, it will tend to warp. This is especially frustrating if you are trying to make perfectly round...
