How to Properly Dry Your Pottery

There’s an art to drying your clay—especially in a busy studio like ours.

One of the trickiest things to master as a potter is how to properly dry your work. It’s different for every piece—and drying too fast or too unevenly is one of the most common ways to ruin your hard work.

Thankfully, you don’t have to figure it out alone. This short video will walk you through the key things to look for when drying your pottery at The Clay Hole:

Once you’ve watched it, our instructors are more than happy to talk through your drying setup. Just grab us during class and we’ll help make sure your pieces make it to the kiln safely and successfully.

You're not expected to get it perfect every time—but the more you understand the drying process, the more likely your work is to survive and thrive. Let us help get you there!

Dan Pearce
Founder | The Clay Hole