98. How to Write Words and Letters in Pottery

You might want to write on your pottery as part of the design, to create your maker's mark or to write a dedication to someone who will receive your pot as a gift.However, I’ve always found writing letters and words in pottery really tricky! In this episode, I tell you about 6 ways I’ve tried to write letters and words in pottery with varying success!✔️Etching handwriting into clay at the leather hard stage using a pen or pencil.✔️ Painting lettering with glaze or oxides.✔️ Creating 3D letter sprigs in clay with silicone sugar crafting moulds.✔️ Slip trailing lettering, bisque firing and glazing with a transparent glaze.✔️ Pressing lettering into leather-hard clay using metal letter stamps.✔️ Getting a bespoke lettering stamp made from 3D printed plastic.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube✨Support the Podcast-------------------------------Resources for Potters:⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from AmazonFree Pottery Guides:🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners):🆓 Download the Free How to programme an Electric Kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze firings (includes full kiln firing schedule)------------------------------------