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Why does my Pottery Ping?
One common pottery issue is you’ll hear a “pinging” sound and you might wonder what that is. It’s the result of something called crazing, which is a pottery defect that happens to new pottery that is under tension. Why does my pottery ping though? Why does it continue to happen, even after many years? Read…
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20 Surprising Pottery Facts
You’ve probably read a lot about how to do pottery, but did you know that there are things about pottery that you may not have ever heard of? There is a lot of information out there, and here, we’ll talk about the 20 surprising pottery facts that you should know about to better your pottery.…
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The History of Pottery Making
When it comes to making pottery, one aspect we really don’t look at is history. But history tells us a lot about what pottery making is, and here, you’ll learn about the history of pottery making, and even the history of different types. It is a fun subject, and here, we’ll talk about history in…
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How to Make Ceramics
If you have ever been curious about making pretty ceramic bowls, wares, and the like, then this post is for you. Learning how to make ceramics can be a bit of a challenge because it does require some tools, skills, and the like. If you’ve ever been curious about it, you can do so, and…
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Ideas for Hand Built Pottery Mugs You’ll Love
Some people like certain types of homemade pottery. If you don’t have a wheel, you can still make some awesome pottery pieces. One super popular pottery people you’ll love, are hand-built pottery mugs. They look great, and they are often perfect gifts for some people. If you’re curious about hand-built pottery mugs, here are some…
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Hand Building Pottery Ideas
Hand-building pottery is a prevalent technique that dates back thousands of years. Its significance and relevance in the art of pottery remains uncompromised. With many older methods still in use and some new ones, hand-building pottery is just as easy to try out as before. If you are particularly interested in trying this craft, this…
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Why You Should Consider Making Handmade Pottery Bowls
One trend that hasn’t gone away on the pottery landscape is handmade pottery bowls, and for a good reason. Why is that? Well, there are many reasons, and we will go over why that is, how to make them so you have an effective and really reliable result from making this type of product, and…
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Pottery the New Mindfulness Meditation
When we think of mindfulness and meditation, the one area people don’t think about is well, pottery. But, pottery is super beneficial for stress relief, and it’s a form of mindfulness meditation that many have started to look into. How does it work? Why in the world should we choose clay to help us ease…
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How to make a Kohiki Plate
Kohiki is a traditional style of pottery with a rich history in the Asian continent. Kohiki has a long history in Japan and is now part of several cultures around the world. It has a shiny dark clay body covered in porcelain, as is famous in pots and teacups that emanate from Japan. Characteristics…
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What is the difference between Pottery and Ceramics?
Typically, we hear pottery and ceramics used interchangeably, but did you know that there is a major difference? Well, you’re about to find out. What is the difference between pottery and ceramics? The difference is important to understand, and for many people, understanding the difference is essential. It’s common to mix these two up, but…
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What is Earthenware
One type of pottery people talk a lot about, is earthenware. Earthenware is a very popular pottery use that’s quite important, and it’s definitely something that can help you. This type of pottery is, in essence, nonvitreous pottery, and it typically is fired very low. Usually, this type of pottery fires very low, and it’s…