27. How Potters Can Make Their Own Colouring Oxides

Written By Katherine Tomlinson

Oxford Clay Podcast

Episode 27: How Potters Can Make Their Own Colouring Oxides

Commercial metal oxides used by Potters to colour their work are some of the most environmentally harmful pottery materials. However, Potters can circumvent these supply chains by making their own metal oxides from recycled metal! In this episode we explore the process of making Iron Oxide (rust) and Copper Oxide (verdigris) from scrap metal and how Potters can use these homemade colourants in their work.

The course mentioned in this episode: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p/make-your-own-metal-oxides-from-recycled-metal-mini-course

The book mentioned in this episode: https://www.oxfordclay.co.uk/shop/p/eco-consciouspotteryglazingebook

Katherine Tomlinson

A Potter for over 25 years, Katherine is passionate about eco-conscious pottery materials and practices. She has created books and courses to help other Potters find the information they need. Listen to the Oxford Clay podcast for more pottery tips. You can contact Katherine here.

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