Terranote vs Muddy Hands

Terranote is a simple, focused app for tracking your pottery projects through every stage of creation. Key Features Stage-by-Stage Tracking: Log dimensions and clay weight at every phase. Capture the Evolution: Add photos at any stage to document your work. See how pieces evolve from wet clay to finished pottery. Shrinkage Calculator: Use precise math to ensure your finished pieces meet commission specs. Works Offline: Your pottery journal works without internet. Data syncs automatically when you're back online. Deep Search & Clay Body Library: Filter by clay body or glaze to see your historical results. Dynamic Tagging: Organize by project (e.g., "Christmas Market") or status (e.g., "Sold," "Gifted"). Studio Archive: Keep your studio life separate from your personal photos. Find your work instantly with named, searchable entries.

Muddy Hands is a simple, visual way to track your pottery from clay to kiln. Capture photos, glazes, and notes in seconds so you can spend less time logging and more time making. No more spreadsheets or complicated forms, just a clear record of your work as it moves through the studio. Track what you'll want to remember later • Stage: thrown, trimmed, bisqued, glazed, finished • Clay: body & weight • Glazes: coats, placement, application • Firings: cone, atmosphere • Cost • Notes Smart calculations • predict final size with automatic shrinkage estimates • estimate firing cost based on clay volume or weight A place for your successes and your flops too Great pottery comes from experimentation. Muddy Hands helps you build a visual archive of everything you make, including the pieces that cracked, warped, or misfired. Learn from each result and watch your craft evolve over time. Share your work Export beautiful images of your pieces and share them with friends through Instagram Stories or Messages. Perfect for: • Studio potters • Hobby ceramicists • Students in pottery classes • Anyone experimenting with clay Made with muddy hands in NYC. I’m always looking for ways to make the app better, please reach out if you have any feedback!