It would be difficult to describe Raku firing without considering its origins and evolution. It goes back to ancient times and embraces many peculiar firing methods that turn simple pots into remarkable art pieces. Artists […]
Ask any experienced pottery artist and they would say that hand-building or specifically pinch pottery is one of the basic pottery techniques. While it is basic and easy to master with enough practice, several advanced […]
Crafting your pottery to finesse requires years of experience and a steady hand. However, with some good-quality and efficient tools, this process can get much faster and easier eliminating the possibility of errors. One such […]
Today more than ever, mental health is being given priority. After COVID-19 took a toll globally, people were stuck inside their houses. The constant fear and restrictions gave rise to the number of people suffering […]
First things first, pottery firing is a highly regulated process that just cannot go wrong. When using a kiln, things become easier, given that you have a chance to regulate the firing environment. However, if […]
Ceramics have become the aesthetic element of most modern households today. Not just homes, these pieces of art have also established their place in major infrastructures such as famous business ventures, restaurants, museums, and many […]
The most recent item that is now used in pottery is Polymer. Polymer is generally a modeling clay used for a variety of purposes. This type of clay is hardenable and is a form of […]
One of the most common clay potters use to sculpt is polymer clay. However, if you are new to baking polymer clay, you might need clarification and want to understand when your clay is done […]
Antique salt-glazed pottery is a type of stoneware. It has a glazed layer of translucent, orange peel texture, formed by putting salt in the kiln during the firing process. As soon as the salt is […]
Since many believe they need a pottery wheel, a kiln, or other tools to create pots, those who want to start learning pottery may get discouraged. However, in reality, you may do your first pottery […]
Pottery is a time-intensive handcraft. The number of factors at play is extensive, thereby increasing the possibility of mistakes snowballing which often result in unexpected outcomes. While beginners can avoid some materials and techniques in […]
