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Week 7 Readings

2. Home ceramics: what you can do safely and successfully

What you will learn this week

By the end of Week 7, you will be able to:

  • plan and complete a realistic home-making workflow for ceramic tableware or a vase, including drying control and risk reduction

  • apply the “watch like a maker” method to learn from short videos (timestamp decision notes + one action to try)

  • document your prototype using the six-view standard (Week 6), with captions, alt text and an ethical limitations statement

  • create a simple online-ready presentation pack for your work: a short product-style description, clear photos, and practical information (care, size, limitations)

  • choose an appropriate online platform pathway (marketplace → own site → local markets) based on your goals, time, and level of control

Real-world lens (why this matters)

Many learners want to create ceramics without access to a full studio. This unit teaches:

  • realistic “home studio” decisions

  • how to build skills step-by-step

  • how to document results honestly for learning and portfolios

Home safety note (important)

Home making can be done responsibly, but always:

  • keep work areas clean (reduce dust)

  • avoid eating/drinking near clay work

  • follow product safety guidance if using any materials

  • remember: functional food-safe ware usually requires proper firing and glaze testing. If you cannot test, treat pieces as display prototypes.