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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 2pm

Hot Clay

Bristol-based Pottery Supplier📍
Employee Owned & Certified B Corp🌱
Clay & Glaze | Raw Materials | Kilns & Wheels | Tools | Education

11/09/2026

Unlock the full potential of your glazes!🖌️

Application by brush is not often talked about in pottery, and experience says that many potters underestimate how a glaze colour or surface can be affected by poor brushwork.

Here's a quick run-down to help you identify which brushes you should consider using for certain applications. For more in-depth advice, head over to our Knowledge Base - link in bio.

09/09/2026

There’s something satisfying about getting a glaze batch properly mixed🌀

The Gladstone G80 Glaze Mixer makes light work of mixing glazes, helping you get a smooth, consistent mix without spending ages doing it by hand.

A handy bit of kit for busy studios, especially when you’re regularly mixing up larger batches. It’s become one of our most-used pieces of equipment and is truly a glaze making essential!✨

07/09/2026

Looking for colour, movement and plenty of room to experiment?🎨

Our range of glazes has something for every kind of glazing project, from bold colours and glossy finishes to reactive effects that really come to life in the kiln.

They're also perfect for layering to create floating effects, unexpected colour breaks and gorgeous colour variation. Or, if you fancy trying the popular 'Frozen Pond' techniques, these glazes have got you covered!

Plus, they're part of our September glaze offers - link in bio to shop now!✨

04/09/2026

Glaze defects can be frustrating, but it does tell you a lot about what's happening inside your kiln and during your application process...

A common misconception is that glaze defects occur solely because of the glaze itself. However, there are plenty of ways a glaze firing can go slightly off track. The good news? Most defects have a cause. Whether that’s glaze thickness, application, firing schedules, the clay body or the glaze itself.

We’ve put together a guide to some of the most common glaze defects, what they look like and what might be causing them.

Save this post for your next glaze troubleshooting session, and let us know in the comments which glaze defect you've come across in your studio👇

01/09/2026

A little more colour for your next firing🔥

Our Speedball glazes are made for experimenting - from bold, vibrant colours to softer tones and reactive finishes, there’s plenty to play with.

Try them on their own, layer different colours together or test them out on your favourite clay body to see how they develop in the kiln. And even better… all glazes are on offer this September 👀

So whether you're restocking your studio staples or looking for something new to test, now's a good time to add a few to your glaze shelf!

28/08/2026

Got a long weekend approaching? It’s the perfect excuse to get stuck into some glaze testing!🧪✨

Try a new glaze combination, test out our stains, play with glaze layering or finally get around to those test tiles you’ve been meaning to make!

Whatever’s on your glaze testing list, we’ve got the supplies to help you get experimenting.

This is your last chance to save on our August offers - Monday is the final day!⏰

26/08/2026

Did you know that stains aren't just for making simple coloured glazes?🤔

With our versatile quality stains, you can have a go at colouring your own casting and decorating slips or make your own coloured clay bodies and underglazes.

Visit our Knowledge Base for more information on how to achieve this - link in bio.

24/08/2026

A good glaze starts with good preparation!✨

Using the right sieve helps remove unwanted particles and break up lumps, giving you a smoother, more consistent glaze or slip. Paired with our perfectly fitting mixing buckets, the process is cleaner, easier and more efficient from start to finish.

Our stainless steel sieves are available in a range of mesh sizes, so you can choose the right option for your workflow.

Find your perfect sieve and bucket combination online now.

21/08/2026

Don't let your first glaze be guesswork!😵‍💫

Mixing your own glaze can seem daunting at first, but with the right equipment and a little know-how, it's a skill that opens up endless creative possibilities.

In this guide, we're taking you through the key steps that we think every potter should know! From choosing the right equipment and staying safe in your studio to mixing and testing your glaze before it reaches your wares.

Swipe through our beginner's guide and save it for your next glaze mixing session👉

Address

3 Havyat Park, Wrington
Bristol
BS405PA

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+441934863040

Website

https://www.hot-clay.com/

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