120. Do you Need to Wash Ash for Pottery Glazing

120. Do you Need to Wash Ash for Pottery Glazing

May 16, 2026 · 13 min · Episode 120

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This episode discusses whether potters need to wash ash before making ash glazes.

Some Potters wash or rinse ash before making ash glazes in pottery; however, do you really need to do this?! Join me in this episode some key points regarding the debate in pottery as to whether to wash ash or not for pottery glazing. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube ✨Support the Podcast ------------------------------- Resources for Potters: ⭐ Pottery Paperback Books available from Amazon Free Pottery Guides: 🆓 Download the Free How to Make a Pottery Glaze Workbook (suitable for beginners): 🆓 Download the Free How to programme an Electric Kiln for bisque and stoneware glaze firings (includes full kiln firing schedule)

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Host: Katherine Tomlinson

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