Are you in a mood for pizza but don’t have a pizza stone to bake it extra crispy? Well, you can make one at home from clay. Pizza stones are basically cooking surfaces that are […]
Gone are the days when potters made use of kick wheel for their pottery escapades. Today, the electric pottery wheel has become the norm. This wheel variant allows potters and artists to create more pieces […]
A pencil is an evergreen tool used by potters to sketch any designs that need to be added to the piece before the firing process. But you wouldn’t want this sketch to become permanent after […]
When learning the basics of pottery, you will come across several terms. Some you might understand well, others you won’t. Among these lesser-known terms is black clay. Beginner potters are confused between the differences and […]
A pottery wheel is an important part of the process when it comes to the molding process. Sure enough, you can mold your piece with your hand. However, achieving a uniform structure or shape with […]
When deciding between two clay choices for outdoor sculptures, potters can either go for ceramic clay or polymer clay. With the former, you might need access to a kiln or studio to work from. Ceramic […]
Regardless of how great your potteryware is in terms of design, you might observe a crack or two. This is especially true if you are a beginner artist. The best pottery stage to pick on […]
Wax resist tends to be a versatile product for use with pottery and ceramics. It gives pottery artists access to decorative glazing solutions. It is a perfect option to use in areas such as lids, […]
Using a cone while firing pottery creations is relatively unknown, especially for those using the pottery kiln for the first time. Interestingly, the kiln works not on temperatures but at a cone level! You can […]
A kiln is an important part of a potter’s journey. While there are some prototypes that can be crafted without a kiln, using a kiln adds a sense of permanency to it. However, purchasing a […]
Paperclay is a revolutionary choice among pottery enthusiasts that works synonymously the way air-dry clay works. It is processed with the help of cellulose fiber such as paper. The best thing about using this clay […]