<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[fireitup-pottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[fireitup-pottery]]></description><link>https://www.fireitup-pottery.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:54:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fireitup-pottery.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Clay and the Four Elements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how the four elements of pottery—earth, water, air, and fire—work together to transform ordinary clay into beautiful, lasting works of art.]]></description><link>https://www.fireitup-pottery.com/post/clay-and-the-four-elements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aead88f7f182ee42f91a3f4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/600451_f358f9afbaf645f09e83b758cc4ab9fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lottie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Common Mistakes Beginners Make on the Pottery Wheel  — And Why They Happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning the wheel takes practice—but a few small adjustments can make a big difference. The pottery wheel looks effortless when you watch an experienced potter. Clay rises smoothly, walls thin evenly, and everything seems calm and controlled. Then you sit down at the wheel yourself…and suddenly the clay has other plans. It wobbles. Collapses. Sticks to your hands. Or somehow turns into a shape you definitely didn't intend. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Almost every beginner...]]></description><link>https://www.fireitup-pottery.com/post/7-common-mistakes-beginners-make-on-the-pottery-wheel-and-why-they-happen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aea10a97038d7ecf87ce60f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:21:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/600451_69e551c1f7164d5384e2271f4818b820~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lottie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Physics of Centering Clay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centering clay can feel impossible at first, but the secret isn’t strength—it’s balance. Here’s the simple physics behind centering and why almost anyone can learn it with practice.]]></description><link>https://www.fireitup-pottery.com/post/the-physics-of-centering-clay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae9302bad017b70020d3d54</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/600451_ca62d0c09e2e41819cf396f0b7550337~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lottie</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Beginner’s Guide to Glass Fusing: Yes, You Really Can Do This!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think fused glass looks complicated? It’s easier than you might think. Learn how simple pieces of glass can become colorful artwork—and why glass fusing is such a fun, beginner-friendly way to create.]]></description><link>https://www.fireitup-pottery.com/post/beginners-guide-to-glass-fusing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae7e93ead017b70020a8664</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/600451_93f82c0582a547aa9a2cea6a6e6aba45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lottie</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>