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 used 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 […]
Making pottery is a challenging task. You can choose to shape different clays using varied techniques like hand molding, throwing on the wheel, etc. However, the number of factors at play are few and constant […]
Ever wondered if you could replace your kiln and use a home oven instead for the firing process? This is a question asked by several beginner pottery artists. From years of practice, it is evident […]
Plasters are a versatile product that is among the fan favorites of potters. From use in casting to mold-making and even crafting damp boxes, they can be used for a range of techniques depicting creativity. […]
Regardless of how careful one is, even the best potters can end up with extra clay that cannot be used for the project. While the doughy clay can be reused, the watered-down variants might be […]
Potters who have recently achieved success in the throwing process would want to move on to the next step, which is glazing and firing. You would be very enthusiastic and excited to get the job […]