# OnceClay - Ceramics Notebook

> Track, share and grow

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758364416](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758364416)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6758364416`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JINJING YI
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (20 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2026-02-27
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/onceclay-ceramics-notebook/id6758364416)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://clayday.app/privacy.html](https://clayday.app/privacy.html)

## Description

OnceClay - Your Ceramics Notebook and Community!                      
                                                                  
Track your pottery journey from first throw to final glaze! Snap photos, save tips & inspirations, and share your creative process with a vibrant community of ceramicists.

JOIN THE CERAMICS COMMUNITY

Connect with fellow ceramic artists from around the world:
  • Share your finished pieces and works in progress
  • Discover inspiring work from other potters
  • Collect and save posts that spark your creativity
  • Like and engage with the community
  • Find new techniques, glazes, and ideas

TRACK YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS

From the first touch of clay to the final glaze firing, OnceClay helps you document every stage of your ceramic work:

  • Formed - Record your forming method, clay body, and initial imensions
  • Trimmed - Track weight and measurements after trimming
  • Bisque Fired - Log bisque cone temperatures
  • Glazed - Document decoration layers, glazes, and application methods
  • Finished - Capture the final result with photos

DETAILED DECORATION TRACKING

Never forget a glaze recipe again. For each decoration layer, record:
  - Material name and type
  - Application method (dipped, brushed, sprayed, poured, etc.)
  - Number of coats
  - Location on the piece
  - Personal notes

VISUAL DOCUMENTATION

  • Add photos and videos at every stage
  • Choose a cover photo to represent your piece
  • View all media in one place on the Summary tab

STAY ORGANIZED

  • Create folders to organize projects by collection, class, or technique
  • Add reflections to note what worked and what to improve
  • Track piece status from in-progress to completed

KEEP YOUR DATA SAFE

  • Export and import backups
  • iCloud backup support
  • Your creative work, always protected

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Whether you're a beginner learning the craft or a professional potter managing multiple projects, OnceClay is your space to document, share, and grow as a ceramic artist.

Join our community and start your pottery journey today.

## Rankings

- #281,401 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise OnceClay for documenting pottery work, tracking stages, and keeping notes in a clean, visual notebook. The Feed/shared space is a standout for sharing work and gaining inspiration. The app is generally praised for its simple, tidy interface that invites regular use. However, a few reviews note the experience can feel clunky or slow at times and mention occasional bugs in sharing, suggesting room for improvement in performance and reliability. Some also express a desire for deeper features like a materials library. Overall, a solid ceramics notebook with room to grow.

### Pros

- Easy to track stages and keep notes; flexible to add only what you want.
- Feed tab and sharing feature allows posting work and finding inspiration from others.
- Simple, well-organized, user-friendly interface that encourages regular use.
- All-in-one, visual ceramics notebook showing stages and firing details in one place to support improvement.

### Cons

- Clunky, slow, and not always intuitive, which can hinder the user experience.

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