The whole process can take up to a couple of weeks, depending on the speed in which you wish to work and drying times, and is suitable for anyone who is new to pottery.   You will need: – a metal kidney palette (or a plastic card for the smooth edge and a fine, plastic hair comb for the serrated edge) – a potter’s knife – mark making tools (tweezers, chopsticks, a fork and kitchen knife work well for decor work) – a toothbrush – some paintbrushes – a selection of letter stamps – a turntable – some water – a cheese wire (or thread /string strong enough to slice through clay) – a cloth or tea towel – a rolling pin and measuring guides – earthenware or stoneware clay – a sponge – a pencil and paper – sandpaper – scissors – soluble wax (or masking tape) – transparent glaze – a selection of coloured slips, oxides and underglazes All of the materials are available mostly online or at your local art supply shop. You will also need access to a pottery kiln. You can often find these at art colleges or other community groups.