Christmas 2020 Ceramics Sale

Ello my lovelies! Here are some of my favourite ceramic creations currently available. Each one is handmade from glazed stoneware, and fired twice (or thrice for the jewellery pieces!) You can drop me an email at alongthelanes@gmail.com or via Facebook / Instagram DM if you have any questions or would like to reserve a piece …

Keeping a Kiln Log: What’s Its Purpose? (With Free Kiln Log Template)

I'm very much a digital person; I organise personal notes online, keep my calendar digitally, and barely remembered how to hold a pencil until I started drawing more regularly a couple of years ago. However, I love having a printed kiln log. It's a very satisfying moment; I switch the kiln on, hear the first few clicks of the relays and grab my little black binder. In it, I jot down the details of the firing that's beginning. There are many reasons to keep a kiln log. I thought I'd share the reasons why I love my kiln log, and include a printable PDF to help you keep your own logs.

Shipping Ceramics: The Earth-Friendly Packaging Dilemma

There's no getting around it; Shipping ceramics around the world is a tricky affair. Every precious pottery piece needs to be snuggled safely in packaging that can handle the rough and tumble of the postal system. But I want to be planet-friendly, so what do I do? This dilemma has been on my mind ever …