TL;DR: This 5-step Notion setup turns your weekly planner into a porcelain-buying command center, tracking glaze research, vendor deadlines, and firing schedules. You’ll build a database that links each week’s tasks to specific porcelain products, from clay bodies to underglazes.
Step 1: Create the Master Database
In a new Notion page, type “/database” and select “Table.” Name it “Porcelain Weekly Tasks.” Add columns: Task Type (Select: Research, Purchase, Test Fire, Vendor Follow-up), Product Link (URL to a specific porcelain item like “Amaco Velvet Underglaze – 2oz”), and Priority (Low/High). This database is your single source of truth.
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Step 2: Build the Weekly View
Click “+ Add a View” and choose “Board.” Group by “Task Type.” Then, add a second view as “Calendar” and set the date property to “Due Date.” Tip: Filter the calendar to only show tasks with “Porcelain” in the tag. This prevents clay-body research from drowning out glaze orders.
Step 3: Add a “Buying Checklist” Template
Inside the database, click the “+” on a new task and choose “Template.” Name it “Porcelain Purchase.” Include checkboxes: Compare 3 suppliers (e.g., Sheffield Pottery, Clay King, Dick Blick), Check cone rating vs. my kiln, Read 2 reviews on food safety. Every new week, duplicate this template for each product you plan to buy.
Step 4: Link to a “Vendor & Glaze Notes” Page
Create a separate page titled “Porcelain Buying Reference.” Add a “/toggle” for each vendor. Under “Standard Ceramic Supply,” list shipping times for porcelain slabs. Under “Amaco,” note that PC-20 (Pearl White) is not vitreous below cone 6. In your weekly database, add a “Relation” property to this page, so each task links to the exact glaze or clay you’re evaluating.
Step 5: Set a Weekly Review Reminder
On your Notion page, type “/reminder” and set “Every Sunday 7 PM.” The reminder text: “Check porcelain inventory – list 3 items to buy next week.” Open the calendar view and drag any missed research tasks to Monday. Tip: Use a “Status” property with “Waiting for Quote” – this prevents double-ordering from different vendors.
FAQ
Q: Can I track porcelain comparison shopping inside this planner?
A: Yes, add a “Comparison” property (multi-select) with options like “Price per lb,” “Cone 6 durable,” “Lead-free,” and then filter your board by that property to see which weekly tasks involve vetting a specific clay body.
Q: How do I avoid buying the wrong glaze for my weekly firing?
A: In each task’s description, paste the manufacturer’s spec sheet. Use the “Relation” to your reference page, and before checking “Purchase,” require a note in the template that states “Cone range matches my kiln’s cone 5 bisque + cone 6 glaze.”
Q: What if I need to track backordered porcelain items across weeks?
A: Add a “Rollover” checkbox. At Sunday’s review, tick it for any unfinished purchase research, then change the Due Date to next Monday. The calendar view will show it carried over, and you can add a comment like “Still waiting for Laguna B-Mix 5 restock.”
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