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Creating functional wheel thrown pottery and offering lessons to help you grow your ceramics skills

29/10/2026

I've been enjoying using the 7 shape a bit more recently, mostly for removing bulk clay and shaping the sides of pots. The blade helps get nice straight edges, giving you a clear reference when you're trying to keep the walls even and consistent. The tip of the blade is also useful for getting into sharp corners, or hollowing out foot rings.

It’s one of those shapes that can do a little more than you might first think.
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20/10/2026

What a week! Thank you to those who placed an order through my website, it means a great deal and I’m super excited for packages to start arriving to you!

On top of that, I spent the weekend with a wonderful group of potters who brought lots of lovely bisque ware to be glazed and fired in my gas kiln as part of a workshop. We had some amazing results which I think everyone was super happy with!

I was straight back to teaching my weekly classes yesterday for the final of our 6 week block, which meant we were glazing!!

Today, Tuesday. Perhaps an odd day for a day off, if you can call it that, still catching up on endless admin, just with the benefit of being in my pjs. 😴
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15/10/2026

I make wooden handles on the lathe, however I do not handmake each and every tool which I sell. Instead, my main purpose on the lathe is to create 3D prototypes of designs, creating small tweaks and refining until I’m happy.

Everyone’s hands will fit around a tool differently and not everyone will use it in the same way but I do think about how I want the tool to be a welcome mould for your hands.
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10/10/2026

Why choose stainless steel over tungsten carbide?

There are some great reasons to choose a steel trimming blade, and it really comes down to what matters most to you when using your tools.

1. Made for excellent trimming results.
Steel is strong, sharp and durable, and can produce excellent results at the wheel, there's no doubt about that.

2. Less worry, more freedom.
If you tend to be a little less precious with your tools, steel is a great option. It can withstand knocks and drops far better than brittle tungsten carbide.

3. A sharp set up from day one.
Each blade arrives extremely sharp, giving you a great starting point.

4. Replace the blade, not the handle.
If you're a prolific trimmer and eventually wear out your blade, you can simply purchase a replacement and keep the handle you already know and love.

5. Great tools at a lower price point.
You can enjoy the functionality, ergonomics and beauty of a well made tool, without the higher cost of tungsten carbide.

I hope this helps if you're deciding between steel and tungsten carbide. Neither is necessarily better for everyone, it just depends on what you value most in a trimming tool.
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04/10/2026

Had a great time teaching this weekends reduction firing workshop, we had a smooth firing and lots of lovely results! Thanks to the group for bringing your wonderful pots and such good vibes.

I’ll be doing it all again in two weeks time with just one last minute spot that has become available so if anyone would like to join then get in touch or book via my website! Last RF workshop of the year, 16th-18th Oct.

Location: Heathfield, East Sussex, UK

Rosie Tweedale
Melanie Adams Ceramics
James Colver somers
Stacey
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30/09/2026

Some new lidded jar forms I’ve been playing with which I throw in one piece as closed off forms and then pin the lid off at leather hard and do some light trimming to ensure a good fit.
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28/09/2026

The more involved I become in a project, the more passionate (and slightly obsessed!) I seem to get with it. These tools have definitely taken up a lot of my time and brain space lately.

What’s been most exciting for me is taking an idea and refining it until it becomes a tool that I genuinely want to use in my own studio.

A bit like what makes a good pot, functionality, ergonomics and aesthetics have all been considered. I want the tools to feel good in your hand, work exactly as they should, and hopefully be something you enjoy looking at and using in your studio.

It’s been a really enjoyable process bringing them to life. If you’d like to have a look, you can find the collection through the link in my bio.
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16/09/2026

Look at the colour of the clay in photo 1, the shino glaze contains soda ash and it absorbs into the clay body after glazing. I've seen similar things happen from the soluble salts in ash glazes, but not quite to this extent with this rather intense red colour. The same glaze and clay has been used in photo 3, but it looks totally different.

Strange right? If anyone has any insight to how it got so red, let me know.
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10/09/2026

Introducing The Undercut Tool; a tool I use on almost every pot I make, whether throwing or hand building.

It’s designed to undercut the bottoms of your pots, removing any excess clay and giving them that little bit of ‘lift’. The longer edge can also be used to straighten the sides of pots where needed.

I find myself reaching for this one constantly, so it felt like an essential tool to add to the collection.

Each one is handmade by me from solid wood, with every piece having its own unique grain. They’re made using woods that stand up well to moisture exposure.

Available in two sizes, small and medium, both with a 45° angle, and four wood species: teak, peroba, cedar and redheart.

If this sounds like something you’d find useful, it’s now available through my website — link in bio.
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