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I made a wheel cart, so I could throw wherever I want

Last summer was the "studio build-out" I so fondly reminisce...my little corner in the garage grew with shelves, a pegboard and an...

Calvin's Maiden Voyage: Firing the 50+ year old kiln

Well the day has come! We fire Calvin Kiln, their maiden voyage in the Muddy Taurus studio. What a strange day. By that I mean,...

Replacing elements & how to install a new lid brace, EEK

Resources: http://www.potters.org/subject61143.htm Skutt: Uses and awl, lightly tap pilot hole, phillips bit and drive Well Halloween has...

I built a rolling cart for my kiln shelves-without welding!!

What do you get when you combine the need for something and a tight budget? A do-it-yourself rolling kiln shelf stand! Quick post today,...

Replacing kiln bricks & tears shed

Well I done f*cked up Actually, no I didn’t, I just moved a little too fast. Let’s rewind. New title: Replacing the Kiln Bricks and...

Where do I begin fixing up my manual kiln?

Before we dive deep into repairing/updating the kiln, we need to talk about the parts (if you’re already a pottery nerd and know the...

Finding a studio space... at home!

The first step in creating a studio space is to find a space with *potential*. For me, the best place is at home-rent is free (thanks...

Welcome to The Muddy Taurus Logs!

Hi! My name is Lauren and I have an obsession with clay. I have been working with clay for about seven consecutive years (since 2014),...