Web tools

Online generators & calculators

Browser-based tools for designing templates, calculating glazes, and managing your studio. No installation required.

Template generators

Create custom patterns for slab building and packaging.

Templatemaker.nl
Excellent for generating boxes, truncated cones (cups/bowls), and packaging nets.
Pottery slab mug template generator
Specialized for mugs with shrinkage calculation built-in.
OpenPottery template tool
Hosted as a standalone app at tool.openpottery.com.

Chemistry calculators and material databases.

Glazy.org
The leading open community database for ceramic recipes and UMF calculation.
Digitalfire Insight
Comprehensive reference for ceramic materials, oxides, and technical troubleshooting.

Tools for firing schedules and kiln management.

Pi kiln controller (GitHub)
Web-enabled kiln controller software for Raspberry Pi.