Why Handmade Isn’t Cheap
Handmade pottery costs more because of time, testing, high-fire kiln cycles, and editing. Adam Corbridge explains what you’re actually paying for in functional ceramics.
Can Handmade Pottery Go in the Microwave and Dishwasher?
Can handmade pottery go in the microwave and dishwasher? When properly fired to cone 10 and glaze-tested, yes. Adam Corbridge explains what makes functional pottery safe for daily use.
Is Handmade Pottery Durable?
Is handmade pottery durable? When properly fired and well-crafted, high-fire pottery can last decades. Adam Corbridge explains what actually determines durability.
Is Salt Fired Pottery Food Safe?
Is salt fired pottery food safe? When fired to full cone 10 maturity and built for function, it is. Adam Corbridge explains how salt firing works and why his pottery is safe for daily use.
What’s Available Right Now
A new cone 10 firing is available now — small batch mugs, bowls, and vases built for daily use. Steady forms, durable surfaces, and high fire maturity.
How to Tell If a Mug Is Actually Well Made
A good mug reveals its quality in use, not on a shelf. Adam Corbridge explains how to evaluate rim thickness, balance, handle comfort, glaze fit, and firing maturity in functional pottery.
Surface Gets the Credit. The Rim Does the Work.
Glaze gets the attention, but the rim determines how a mug actually feels in daily use. In this post, I explain why rim thickness matters more than surface in functional, high fire pottery.
Why Handmade Pottery Costs More Than You Think
Why does handmade pottery cost more than mass-produced ceramics? A Logan Utah potter explains the labor, materials, and process behind salt fired pottery.
What Makes a Good Mug? (From a Potter’s Perspective)
A potter’s perspective on what makes a good mug — weight, handle design, rim shape, and why small details matter in handmade Logan Utah pottery.
What Is Salt Fired Pottery? | Salt Fired Pottery Utah
A beginner-friendly guide explaining what salt firing is, how it works, and why salt fired pottery has a distinctive surface shaped by fire and atmosphere.