Create Your Dream Studio at Home with Dongzhu

Bring the joy of clay into your own space! Our take-home Hand-Building Kit includes everything you need to get creative from the comfort of home.

What’s Included

• 10 lbs of wet clay
  (Keep sealed when not in use to prevent drying out.)

• Basic hand-building tools

• Underglazes + brushes
  (Keep lids closed; thin with water for a watercolor effect.)

• Slip for joining clay pieces

• Firing & Clear Glaze
  Drop off your creations and pick them up about 4 weeks later, fully clear-glazed for protection and food/liquid safety.

First Time with Clay?

No problem! Watch our tutorials to get started:
👉 Hand Building with Clay – Video Tutorials

You’ll also find countless project ideas and technique demos on YouTube.

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Schedule

Kits are made per order – thank you for your patience while we prepare yours! Please bring your receipt.

• Monroe St. Studio – Tuesdays, 11 AM – 2 PM

• University Ave Studio – Thursdays, 3 PM – 6 PM

Pick up your kit and drop off finished work at the same studio.

Helpful Tips for Success

• Wall Thickness: Keep clay walls about ¼” thick. Avoid pieces over 9” across or extremely thin forms, as they can crack or slump in firing.

• Attaching Clay: Scratch + slip method works best (score the surfaces, add slip, press firmly). Note: bone-dry clay cannot be attached.

• Underglazes: Apply 2–3 coats. Mix colors using the color wheel principles. They can be painted on leatherhard or bone-dry clay.

• Transport: Allow work to firm up (leatherhard or bone dry) before drop-off for best results.

When Will My Pieces Be Ready?

• After drop-off, your work will go through bisque firing, clear glazing, and glaze firing.

• Finished pieces are typically ready in about 4 weeks.

• Pick up during the same studio’s public hours:

  • Monroe St. – Tuesdays, 11 AM – 2 PM

  • University Ave – Thursdays, 3 PM – 6 PM

Questions?

For details, email us at:
📧 dongzhumanager@gmail.com

✨ With your kit, your home becomes your own pottery studio – enjoy the process of creating, decorating, and seeing your work come to life in the kiln!