Old Forge Creations

A graphic designer turned self-taught ceramicist, working out of a tiny studio in Surrey, UK.

Trying out a strange new pottery tool!
Trying out a strange new pottery tool!
Selling to the USA is about to change. What does it mean for small businesses?
Selling to the USA is about to change. What does it mean for small businesses?
Packaging Ceramic Mugs for International Shipping + New Label Printer MUNBYN 403B
Packaging Ceramic Mugs for International Shipping + New Label Printer MUNBYN 403B
Using a 3D Printer in Ceramic Projects
Using a 3D Printer in Ceramic Projects
Glaze Recipes - How to change ingredients and match the chemistry
Glaze Recipes - How to change ingredients and match the chemistry
The Memory of Clay - How much will it untwist as it dries?
The Memory of Clay - How much will it untwist as it dries?
Making a Ceramic Mug from start to finish
Making a Ceramic Mug from start to finish
Can ChatGPT Create Ceramic Glaze Recipes?
Can ChatGPT Create Ceramic Glaze Recipes?
Making an Effervescent Mug from start to finish
Making an Effervescent Mug from start to finish
Glaze/Paint Mixer Attachment - What to buy and how to use it
Glaze/Paint Mixer Attachment - What to buy and how to use it
Pugmills - What they are, how they work, and do you need one?
Pugmills - What they are, how they work, and do you need one?
Quick Tips for Handheld Clay Extruders - Bubble Free Clay
Quick Tips for Handheld Clay Extruders - Bubble Free Clay
Using Silicone Baking Moulds In Ceramics
Using Silicone Baking Moulds In Ceramics
It's been a while!
It's been a while!
Instagram Account Suspended (for 48hrs) - Why it happened and what I learnt from it
Instagram Account Suspended (for 48hrs) - Why it happened and what I learnt from it
Colouring Wax Resist with Food Colouring
Colouring Wax Resist with Food Colouring
Clay Shrinkage - How To Use That Number
Clay Shrinkage - How To Use That Number
Can You Repair A Handle Crack Once It's Bone Dry?
Can You Repair A Handle Crack Once It's Bone Dry?
Laser Cutting Through Wax Resist (or, attempting to)
Laser Cutting Through Wax Resist (or, attempting to)
First Projects with the xTool M1 and RA2
First Projects with the xTool M1 and RA2
Should You Sell Seconds?
Should You Sell Seconds?
First look at the xTool M1 and RA2, and how I'll incorporate a laser/blade cutter with pottery.
First look at the xTool M1 and RA2, and how I'll incorporate a laser/blade cutter with pottery.
How To Pack and Ship Pottery
How To Pack and Ship Pottery
Shipping Pottery - Should you include a gift?
Shipping Pottery - Should you include a gift?
What Makes A Mug Handle Comfortable?
What Makes A Mug Handle Comfortable?
How Usable is an Ultra Cheap Beginner Pottery Wheel? - £125 VEVOR Wheel
How Usable is an Ultra Cheap Beginner Pottery Wheel? - £125 VEVOR Wheel
Floating Pot with Glaze Drips for Legs - Full Process
Floating Pot with Glaze Drips for Legs - Full Process
Making a Peacock Eye Bowl - Full Process
Making a Peacock Eye Bowl - Full Process
#2PULLCHALLENGE - Pottery Throwing Challenge
#2PULLCHALLENGE - Pottery Throwing Challenge
Quick Tip - Food Containers for Glaze Tests
Quick Tip - Food Containers for Glaze Tests