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- 1Wood-fired rocket kiln passes first test before Sunday firing●WOOD FIRE ROCKET KILN UPDATE: We finished the build, and lit it to check the draft and kiln for leaks-even toasted a cou
A potter in Kentucky has finished building a wood-fired rocket kiln and lit it for the first time to test the draft and check for leaks, even roasting marshmallows over the flame. With everything working as expected, the first proper firing is scheduled for this Sunday, and the builder is inviting people to follow along.
- 2Mastodon users weigh in on repairing a broken tart dish●Tiens une question au masto # diy (peut-être # poterie ? Je sais pas à quel hashtag m'adresser) j'ai plat à tarte qui a
A French-language user is asking whether a broken ceramic tart dish can be glued back together and returned to the oven safely, unsure whether to address the DIY or pottery community. The question touches on a common home concern: whether common adhesives are food-safe and heat-resistant. Replies and discussion are drawing on craft and repair knowledge, part of a wider interest in mending ceramics rather than throwing them away.
- 3Eugene-Springfield weekend: Clayfest, Ghibli music and bull riding▼Things to do: Shop Clayfest; listen to music from Studio Ghibli films; watch live bull riding
A local listings roundup for the Eugene-Springfield area highlights three outings: browsing pottery at the Clayfest ceramics sale, attending a live performance of music from Studio Ghibli films, and watching professional bull riding. Such weekend guides point residents toward family-friendly entertainment, and the Ghibli concert reflects the continued popularity of the Japanese studio's soundtracks with audiences.
- 4Deruta's Ceramics Draw Attention in Italy●Deruta, le ceramiche. # deruta # ceramiche # instagood # travel # italia # italy # photographer # veroexplore # shot_ita
Deruta, a hill town in Umbria famed for centuries of hand-painted maiolica pottery, is being featured in travel photography shared across social platforms. The images showcase the town's traditional ceramics, a craft that remains central to its identity and tourism appeal.Posts highlighting Italian art towns and regional crafts continue to circulate widely among travel and photography communities.