Tutorials
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Why Does My Pottery Flop?
Pottery is not a field of art that anyone can master overnight. It is a demanding piece of skill for a beginner to hone. It requires an ample amount of time to perfect the art of ceramics and pottery. Many people start with a great deal of enthusiasm and leave the hobby mid-way after a…
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Techniques for Writing on Clay Pottery
Well, pottery items are made up of clays that are structured, dried, and later fired with a particular finish to derive out a certain decorative masterpiece. However, when it comes to inscribing letters on clay items, you will require a steady hand and continuous practice. To write on clay, using the right glaze is…
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What is Nuka Glaze and How to Make it?
Japan never fails to impress the world with its art and culture. Their artworks on potteries are worth mentioning when it comes to the matter of their aestheticism about crafts. Nuka Glaze potteries of Japan are excellent proofs of their mesmerizing traditional pottery culture. Artists of Japan make this authentic Japanese traditional pottery in an…
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What is Dough Clay and How Do You Make it?
Clay dough is a very popular name in the art and craft world, especially a favorite one for kids. More or less, every kid is familiar with the name and usage of clay dough or playdough because it is one of the favorite tasks of kids to shape and form models out of clay dough…
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How to Trim Pottery?
If you had closely seen any tableware like porcelain plates, there is a small rim at the bottom of every container, which is known as the foot. The technique of adding a foot to your pottery is known as trimming. It helps to remove excess clay from the pottery item and gives it a proper…
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Glazing Terracotta. Learn How to Glaze Terracotta.
If there is one thing you need to know as a potter, will be terracotta. Terracotta is popularly known as “cooked earth”. It is also known as red-burning earthenware. Terracotta has been made for thousands of years by indigenous cultures, most often unglazed. If glazed, high lead content mixtures have been traditional. According to Wikipedia,…
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What is Mexican Pottery Clay?
Welcome back to my blog. Today, I will be talking about Mexican clay. I know you might have seen something relating to Mexican pottery or “self-hardening pottery” as others will call it. You don’t need a master’s degree to know Mexican clay is from the great country of Mexico. Self-hardening clay, also known as air-dried…
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Ceramic Pottery for Plants
One way or another, I am sure you have seen pots or vases used for holding flowers. As a potter that you are, you would have wondered how such a masterpiece is made. You might have questioned yourself about the ceramics allow the growth of the plants, you might have even pondered on the need…
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One of the Best Crackle Glaze Recipe For Your Pottery
Are you a passionate potter who is mesmerized by the beauty of crackle glaze? I share your love for this art form and have dedicated my time to finding the best crackle glaze recipes. The recipe I am sharing in this article has been tried and tested by many potters and is praised as one…
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Pottery Painting for Amazing Looking Pottery
I think the most beautiful thing to do for your pottery is to paint it. I have been asked a couple of times about how to paint pottery to make it look amazing. Some beginner potters find glazing too difficult and they are always asking for something easy to start with. We love taking the…
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Ceramic Projects for Beginners
Hey there, are you fascinated by the ceramic-making process? Have you ever watched someone work on a potter’s wheel, and found yourself captivated by the smooth vessel and objects pulled up from a mound of clay? It strikes me as both fun and rewarding to turn a piece of clay into art. Are you curious about what…