Ever wish your pottery community had a go-to place for trusted resources? Sharing helpful articles, tools, or videos can be a game changer for everyone. These templates make it effortless to recommend and discover valuable resources together.
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Encouraging members to recommend resources taps into their collective experience, helping everyone learn and grow. When people share what works for them, it creates a sense of trust and community, allowing beginners and experts alike to benefit from proven tips and tools.
This type of post invites participation from all member levels by making it easy to contribute without pressure. It also creates a cycle of knowledge exchange, where members feel valued for their insights and are inspired to return the favor. Over time, a rich library of practical content forms, supporting every stage of the pottery journey.
What is one pottery book or guide you always recommend? Share a link if you have one.
💡 Example: "What is one pottery book or guide you always recommend? Share a link if you have one. For me, it's 'The Complete Potter'!"
Found a helpful glazing tutorial video? Drop the link and tell us what you learned.
💡 Example: "Found a helpful glazing tutorial video? Drop the link and tell us what you learned. I loved this YouTube guide to layering glazes."
Which pottery tool has made the biggest difference for you? Recommend a brand or shop.
💡 Example: "Which pottery tool has made the biggest difference for you? Recommend a brand or shop. I swear by my Mudtools rib!"
Share a must-follow pottery Instagram account or YouTube channel and why you love it.
💡 Example: "Share a must-follow pottery Instagram account or YouTube channel and why you love it. I recommend @potterymoments for creative ideas."
Is there a podcast that inspires your studio time? Share your favorite episode with us.
💡 Example: "Is there a podcast that inspires your studio time? Share your favorite episode with us. I love listening to The Potters Cast while I work."
What is a go-to website for pottery tips or project ideas? Post the link below.
💡 Example: "What is a go-to website for pottery tips or project ideas? Post the link below. Ceramic Arts Network has so many great articles."
Have you tried any online pottery classes? Recommend one and share what you created.
💡 Example: "Have you tried any online pottery classes? Recommend one and share what you created. Skillshare's intro course was super helpful for me."
Share a local pottery supply store or clay supplier that deserves a shoutout.
💡 Example: "Share a local pottery supply store or clay supplier that deserves a shoutout. I love supporting Clay World in my city."
What is the best pottery app or digital tool you use? Tell us how it helps your process.
💡 Example: "What is the best pottery app or digital tool you use? Tell us how it helps your process. I use KilnTimer to track my firings."
Have a favorite clay recipe or glaze formula from a trusted source? Share it here.
💡 Example: "Have a favorite clay recipe or glaze formula from a trusted source? Share it here. I always use John Britt's clear glaze formula."
What is one pottery-related newsletter you subscribe to and love? Let us know why.
💡 Example: "What is one pottery-related newsletter you subscribe to and love? Let us know why. I like the Ceramics Monthly updates."
Which pottery book changed the way you work? Share the title and a key takeaway.
💡 Example: "Which pottery book changed the way you work? Share the title and a key takeaway. 'Mastering Hand Building' gave me new slab ideas."
Do you have a favorite kiln troubleshooting guide? Post the link or resource name.
💡 Example: "Do you have a favorite kiln troubleshooting guide? Post the link or resource name. The Skutt website has great troubleshooting PDFs."
Recommend a pottery blog that keeps you inspired. What do you like about it?
💡 Example: "Recommend a pottery blog that keeps you inspired. What do you like about it? I always check in on Pottery Making Info."
What is the best online community or forum for pottery discussions? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "What is the best online community or forum for pottery discussions? Share your experience. I love the Pottery Subreddit for Q&A."
Share a pottery supply sale or deal you found recently. Help others save too!
💡 Example: "Share a pottery supply sale or deal you found recently. Help others save too! Ceramic Supply Company is running a 20 percent off sale."
Have you discovered a unique clay body or material? Tell us where to get it.
💡 Example: "Have you discovered a unique clay body or material? Tell us where to get it. I love the speckled stoneware from Laguna."
What is a game-changing pottery safety resource you recommend?
💡 Example: "What is a game-changing pottery safety resource you recommend? For me, it's the NIOSH ceramic safety guidelines."
Is there a ceramics artist talk or lecture online that inspired you? Share the link.
💡 Example: "Is there a ceramics artist talk or lecture online that inspired you? Share the link. I recommend the Lucy Rie interview on YouTube."
Share a resource that helped you master wheel throwing or handbuilding.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helped you master wheel throwing or handbuilding. I learned a lot from Simon Leach's videos."
What is one pottery technique video you think everyone should watch?
💡 Example: "What is one pottery technique video you think everyone should watch? The 'bottomless bowl' video taught me so much."
Have a favorite pottery supply or packaging vendor? Tell us what you like about them.
💡 Example: "Have a favorite pottery supply or packaging vendor? Tell us what you like about them. Uline is my go-to for shipping boxes."
What online resource helped you with pricing your pottery? Share it for others.
💡 Example: "What online resource helped you with pricing your pottery? Share it for others. The Ceramics Monthly pricing article is great."
Share a firing schedule or kiln chart you rely on. How has it made your work easier?
💡 Example: "Share a firing schedule or kiln chart you rely on. How has it made your work easier? I use a cone 6 chart from my local supplier."
Do you use any pottery software or digital planning tools? Recommend one and why.
💡 Example: "Do you use any pottery software or digital planning tools? Recommend one and why. ClayTracker app keeps my inventory organized."
What is your top resource for learning about pottery history or traditions?
💡 Example: "What is your top resource for learning about pottery history or traditions? I enjoy reading articles on the V&A Museum site."
Which online marketplace guide helped you set up your pottery shop?
💡 Example: "Which online marketplace guide helped you set up your pottery shop? Etsy's seller handbook helped me get started."
Share a pottery event calendar or exhibition listing you check regularly.
💡 Example: "Share a pottery event calendar or exhibition listing you check regularly. I use the International Ceramics Directory calendar."
Have you read a pottery magazine issue worth recommending? Which one and why?
💡 Example: "Have you read a pottery magazine issue worth recommending? Which one and why? I loved the latest Ceramics Monthly issue."
What is your go-to resource for troubleshooting cracks or warping?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to resource for troubleshooting cracks or warping? I rely on Ceramic Arts Daily forum for advice."
Recommend a pottery-related Facebook group or Discord server you enjoy.
💡 Example: "Recommend a pottery-related Facebook group or Discord server you enjoy. Pottery Heads on Facebook is super helpful."
Share a video demonstrating a unique surface technique you love.
💡 Example: "Share a video demonstrating a unique surface technique you love. This sgraffito demo is amazing."
Is there a must-read pottery safety article or checklist? Post it here.
💡 Example: "Is there a must-read pottery safety article or checklist? Post it here. The OSHA checklist is a good reminder."
What resource helped you with photographing your pottery for online sales?
💡 Example: "What resource helped you with photographing your pottery for online sales? The Handmade Seller blog really helped me improve my photos."
Share a resource you wish you found earlier in your pottery journey.
💡 Example: "Share a resource you wish you found earlier in your pottery journey. I wish I found Pottery Making Info sooner!"
What is the best way you have found to organize your glaze notes or recipes?
💡 Example: "What is the best way you have found to organize your glaze notes or recipes? I use Notion templates to track mine."
Recommend a pottery event or workshop you attended and what you learned.
💡 Example: "Recommend a pottery event or workshop you attended and what you learned. The local wood firing class was eye-opening."
Is there a glaze chemistry resource that helped you understand materials better?
💡 Example: "Is there a glaze chemistry resource that helped you understand materials better? Digitalfire's Insight-Live is great."
Have a pottery packing or shipping tip from a trusted source? Share the link or advice.
💡 Example: "Have a pottery packing or shipping tip from a trusted source? Share the link or advice. I use the UPS guide for fragile items."
What pottery blog post or article do you revisit often? Share the link and why.
💡 Example: "What pottery blog post or article do you revisit often? Share the link and why. I always reread the 'Centering Clay' guide."
What is your favorite pottery glaze test resource? How does it help your process?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite pottery glaze test resource? How does it help your process? I use the John Britt glaze test grid."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community platform. Personalize the post with your own example or experience to get things started. Encourage members to add links, mention how they use the resource, or explain its impact on their pottery process. Rotate through different templates regularly to keep engagement fresh and relevant.
For all platforms, keep your recommend-a-resource posts concise and clear. Use visuals or emojis if allowed to catch attention. Pin or highlight top recommendations to maximize visibility and encourage ongoing participation.
These templates can be tailored to highlight resources dedicated to niche firing methods. For example, you can prompt members to share their favorite raku glaze recipes, kiln-building guides for salt firing, or video tutorials demonstrating safe handling. This approach helps members with targeted interests discover relevant, high-quality content.
Use the templates to encourage members to share articles, supplier recommendations, or personal experiences comparing clay bodies. Ask them to specify properties like plasticity, shrinkage rate, or bisque firing temperature, making it easier for others to evaluate which clay body meets their project needs.
Leverage the templates to ask for supplier recommendations for specialized tools, ensuring members specify tool brands, size options, and shipping experiences. This can help both hobbyists and studio potters source quality equipment, especially for items like Giffin Grips or custom kiln furniture.
Absolutely! Customize the templates to focus on resources addressing glaze application tips, solutions for crazing or pinholing, and step-by-step guides for various glazing methods. Encourage members to link to glaze chemistry calculators or troubleshooting charts for deeper insights.
You can adapt the templates to specifically request resources aimed at advanced techniques like mold fabrication, slip consistency adjustments, or multi-part mold use. Mentioning these processes will prompt experienced members to contribute in-depth guides, video series, or scholarly articles.
Utilize the templates to prompt discussions about essential safety topics, like kiln room setup, respirator selection for glazing, or best practices for handling powdered clay. Request that members share OSHA guidelines, reputable safety videos, or checklists they've used in their studios.
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