How to Use

Start recording your pottery in just 3 steps, today.

Get Started in 3 Steps

STEP 1
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Download the App

Download "Tougei Techo" for free from App Store or Google Play.
Simple registration with email, start using immediately.
Time required: About 2 minutes

*Currently preparing for release. Pre-registration now open!
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STEP 2
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Take Photos and Record

Take out your phone in the studio and photograph your work.
Enter the piece name, clay used, glaze, etc. on the spot.
As you progress through steps, just add photos to the same piece.
About 1 minute per piece

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STEP 3
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Review Data and Improve

Look back at past works and feel your growth.
Analyze glaze coloration and firing temperature data.
"Why did it fail?" and "How can I improve?" become clear.
5 minutes of weekly review accelerates progress

Usage Guide by Feature

🎨 Basic Work Recording Flow

  1. Create a piece: Tap "New Piece" button
  2. Enter basic info: Piece name, clay type used
  3. Take forming photos: Record wheel throwing or hand building
  4. Leave notes: Note height, diameter, thickness, observations
  5. Change status to "Awaiting bisque": Automatic progress management

🧪 How to Register Glaze Recipes

  1. From glaze menu, select "New Registration"
  2. Enter glaze name: "Oribe," "Shino," etc.
  3. Enter mixing ratio: Record like feldspar 50%, silica 30%...
  4. Take color sample photo: Save photo of actual coloration
  5. Add notes: Supplier, compatible clay, firing temperature, etc.
  6. Link to pieces: Record which glaze was used on which piece

🔥 How to Record Firing Data

  1. Start firing: Tap "New Firing Record"
  2. Select firing type: Bisque/final firing, reduction/oxidation
  3. Enter temperature regularly: Record every 30 min to 1 hour
  4. Record hold time: Enter hold time at peak temperature
  5. Add notes: Air volume, fuel amount, reduction timing, etc.
  6. Check graph: Visualize temperature progression, compare with past data
  7. Export: Save records in CSV or image format

🔍 Search and Review Pieces

  1. Keyword search with search bar: Search piece names and notes
  2. Filter: Narrow by process, period, glaze
  3. Sort: Newest first, oldest first, favorites, etc.
  4. Open piece for details: Display process photos chronologically
  5. Reference past works: Check pieces using the same glaze or clay

Paper Notebook vs Tougei Techo

Experience the benefits of digital recording.

Feature Paper Notebook Tougei Techo
Photo Storage ❌ Separate management needed ✅ Unified management with pieces
Search ❌ Flip through pages ✅ Instant keyword search
Graphing ❌ Time-consuming handwriting ✅ Automatic graph generation
Data Analysis ❌ Manual compilation ✅ Automatic statistics display
Backup ❌ Risk of loss/damage ✅ Stored on phone, exportable
Offline ⭕ Always available ✅ Fully functional without internet
Sharing ❌ Copying or photographing needed ✅ Easy image sharing
Editing ❌ Correction fluid or rewriting ✅ Edit anytime
Capacity ❌ Notebooks accumulate, take up space ✅ Depends on phone storage
Cost 📝 Ongoing notebook costs 💰 Free (with ads)

Tips for Effective Use

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Record "On the Spot"

Record with your phone while working in the studio. Putting it off leads to forgetting. Capture "now" insights without missing them.

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Detailed Notes

Not just "something like that," but specific numbers and conditions. Ideal detail level is reproducible when reviewing later.

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Regular Reviews

Build a habit of reviewing past data weekly or monthly. Patterns and trends will emerge.

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Record Failures Too

Not just successes—failures are especially worth recording. Analyzing "why it failed" prevents repeating the same mistakes.

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Use the Favorite Feature

Bookmark successful pieces and glazes. Easy to find later, and you can quickly reference successful patterns.

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Multiple Photos

Not just front view—shoot from side, top, inside, etc. Varying light angles records fine details.

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