Step 1
Show us the evidence
Upload one or more photos, choose the failure—or select “I’m not sure”—and add any clay, glaze, application, or firing details you know.
AI pottery troubleshooting
Your kiln made a mystery. Let’s solve it.
Upload a photo of your pottery problem to uncover what likely happened, what may help, and how to prevent it next time.
Two basic diagnoses each month. No card required.
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What to expect from every report
01
Honest probabilities
Likely causes are ranked—not presented as certainty.
02
Actionable next steps
Prevention advice and a focused testing plan.
03
Safety in context
Clear distinctions between cosmetic and functional risks.
From kiln fail to next test
Troubleshooting that follows the clay trail.
Stop guessing whether the culprit was construction, drying, glaze application, material fit, or the firing schedule.
CracksPinholesCrazingCrawlingGlaze runsBloatingWarpingDunting
Step 2
Get a ranked diagnosis
Your report ranks three likely causes, asks useful follow-up questions, and separates cosmetic flaws from possible functional concerns.
Step 3
Run a better next test
Follow practical prevention steps and a short testing plan instead of changing clay, glaze, and firing variables all at once.
Kiln Fail Report
Failure category
Crawling glaze
“This glaze packed its bags before cone six.”
Diagnosed by Clay Rescue—upload your own kiln mystery.
Learn, save, share
Turn the failure into a useful studio record.
Save reports and progress photos, then share an attractive Kiln Fail Report with a playful diagnosis. When someone joins through your card, you earn another free diagnosis.
A practical before-and-after
Compare the failed surface with your next test tile, keep the changed variables together, and build a history based on evidence rather than memory.
Simple plans
Start with the piece on your workbench.
Try two basic reports free, then choose deeper personal or shared studio troubleshooting.
Free
For the occasional kiln mystery.
$0/month
- 2 basic diagnoses monthly
- Most likely cause
- Basic prevention advice
- Shareable Kiln Fail Report
Best for potters
Rescue
$59 annually. For active makers and students.
$7.99/month
- Unlimited detailed reports
- Saved project history
- Side-by-side progress photos
- Personalized test plans
- Glaze and clay notes
- Printable reports
Studio
For community studios and teaching spaces.
$24.99/month
- Multiple staff accounts
- Shared troubleshooting library
- Student incident records
- Studio materials and schedules
- Branded student reports
- Common-problem analytics
Questions at the wheel
Frequently asked questions
Your next firing starts here
Give that kiln fail a second purpose.
Upload the evidence, understand the likely causes, and make your next test more intentional.
Clay Rescue offers educational guidance only and does not certify pottery as food-safe. Consult clay and glaze manufacturers, perform appropriate glaze-fit and leaching tests, and follow all kiln and material safety instructions.