Oxford Clay Podcast

Episode 27: How Potters Can Make Their Own Colouring Oxides

Commercial metal oxides used by Potters to colour their work are some of the most environmentally harmful pottery materials. However, Potters can circumvent these supply chains by making their own metal oxides from recycled metal! In this episode we explore the process of making Iron Oxide (rust) and Copper Oxide (verdigris) from scrap metal and how Potters can use these homemade colourants in their work.


The course mentioned in this episode: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p/m...


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Resources for Potters:

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


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-f...

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


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


Pottery Paperback Books available from amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Katherine-To...


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


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