Soil Explorer vs PotteryDex

Explore detailed maps of soil properties and landscapes for various U.S. states, as well as small-scale maps of soil distributions for the world. Examine the details for a specific area, but also see the overview for a large area. Learn how features shown on the maps correspond to what you observe in the field. Soil Explorer utilizes detailed soil survey data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and data and maps from the U. S. Geological Survey and other sources to produce informative, highly engaging maps. These maps are designed to show the complex interrelationships between soil properties and the landscapes in which soils occur.

PotteryDex is a studio companion for ceramic artists who want better glaze control, cleaner testing, and organized records in one place. Build and adjust glaze recipes with live UMF chemistry feedback, track your materials library, plan firing schedules, and document finished work in a visual gallery. What you can do: Create and edit glaze recipes with instant UMF, mole %, and oxide views Manage materials and additive/colorant data in one organized database Plan firing schedules and review curves and targets Save gallery pieces with photos, glaze layers, ratings, tags, and notes Link pieces to recipes and firings so every result stays traceable Whether you’re testing line blends or refining production glazes, PotteryDex helps you make decisions with data and keep your studio workflow organized.