u/No_Bet5246

Hi all! I am starting to build an inventory and trying to determine how much to prep vs expect to sell at a market? Any tips or advice welcome!

Hi, I am looking for a hobby kiln, automatic and not manual because I have no idea what I am doing. I have a garage and would like an electric one that can fire a decent number of pieces maybe like 15 mugs at a time (not those single ones), and my garage panel is a 60amp subpanel off of my main panel and has 40amps still available to use.

Does anyone have any recommendations on kilns that would fit this without having to do panel; upgrades (I can put in a special outlet) and would not need venting as its in a garage and I can have it away from walls and combustables.

Hi! What is the best way to clean your clay apron and clothes? I don't want to just dump it into the washer, I was thinking of soaking and hand cleaning first and then a final double wash in the washer once most of the clay is off? Any better ideas?

I was asked my one of those local handmade stores where you rent a shelf to sell my pottery in their store. I like this idea of dropping items off and letting someone else take care of the selling however, they already have a mug and wine tumbler potter, so those two items I cannot sell.

Any ideas on other useful and popular items to sell that I can match quickly?

I was thinking of spoon rests, garlic graters, maybe some small pots, sponge holder, small bowls for rings/sauces. Any other thoughts?

I see handless ceramic tumblers are super popular, do you make them? Do you warn people that hot tea, or drip coffee without milk or not allowing it to cool makes them super hot to the touch without a handle.

I love these, but also, people can not be so smart and I want to make sure people understand what they are buying and how to use the product.

Hi! I am practicing consistency and "sets" of items and wanted to make a line of consistent coffee items. What are the most popular size increments for coffee cups?

I was thinking 4oz, 8oz, 12oz and then 16oz travel cups. Thoughts on these increments and if I can add/eliminate a size?

I am setting up a micro pottery studio and putting up an accordion door to section the space off in my basement, as well as needing to cover the existing carpet. Recommendations on what flooring to use to cover the carpet?

I am heavily into practicing all components of the process and I wanted to glaze and fire to test things out but what do you do with 15 mugs and multiple bowls and plates?

Where did you start selling your work as a hobbiest? I do not intend to make this a business I just want to create and share with others