I was gifted a Kintsugi kit at Christmas and I’m finally ready to give it a go. I’ve got three plates I’m considering using it on and would love any tips, hints, or things you wish you’d known before starting. If you’ve tried it before, I’d absolutely love to see photos of your pieces too 👀 In my last kiln opening, I had two plates crack quite badly—both broke in half. I’d love to keep them as glaze references, so I’m hoping to repair them so they’re complete and safe to handle rather than sharp. However there are also some additional cracks visible on the back, so I’m wondering… 👉 Do I leave those as they are? 👉 Or is it better to break the piece further so I can repair everything properly? I've seen recommendations to sand the joins significantly before starting the process- is this to make sure that there is sufficient room for the glue to 'fill' a crack? Ive got visions it wont all align up afterwards! LOL I also have a little trinket dish that Nat at MudMagic sent to me which broke in transit so want to try to repair - but I don't want to mess it up! I’d be really interested to hear how well these kits actually work in practice if anyone has used them before. It comes with a two part glue, and three metallic powders. Any advice, experience, or photos would be amazing 💛

Hello I am new to the group and wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am a Life long Nurse and Mom of 3 special boys. I started my pottery journey after the loss of both of my parents. Some how watching all of the you tube videos have breathed new life and inspiration into me. So I bought a Vevor wheel and slowly learned pottery from all of the You Tube Videos I have watched. I am officially YouTube educated and throw on a 14inch Vevor wheel and use an ancient little kiln to make my creations. Im thankful for this journey that all of your videos has sent me on and I look forward to the future of what will be. Thank you bunches.

We are shifting things a little so it is easier for our ocean crew to join us this time. The call will now happen between Saturday and Sunday at a new time that should hopefully feel a lot more relaxed for everyone on that side of the world. Have a quick look in your calendar, it should already show the correct time for you wherever you are.📆 Also a small apology for last Friday, I basically did a five minute cameo and disappeared again. This time I am planning to actually stay and hang out 😄 Really looking forward to seeing you all there!

I’m curious to know - what was the first piece of pottery you made? This is a picture of mine sitting on the railing of my deck. I found it the other day when I was trying to clear a shelf in my studio. I made it probably 34 years ago. A local college offered a 4 part class with yoga and raku. I’d never done either so everything was a challenge. Luckily we made pinch pots but I was hooked and started taking classes at the local community college. After I finished this piece I filled it with wax to use as a candle. What was your first piece? Do you still have it? If you can, please post a picture of it.

Our dearest @Suza Roswandowicz opened a kiln a few weeks back and didn't like a bowl that she had refired. I thought it was gorgeous and told her so. She was kind enough to send it to me, with a special note, and a couple of other thoughtful gifts. But the greatest gift of all is the friendship that we share. Little did I know, when I started my pottery journey, that it would enrich my life in so many ways. Thank you, Suza, from the bottom of my heart! Here is the video of the gifts that were sent. Please join me in sharing the love that spread from Germany throughout the world! https://youtu.be/XtIV0tbALGY