Category: Tutorials

  • How To Harden Non-Hardening Modeling Clay?

    How To Harden Non-Hardening Modeling Clay?

    When it comes to pottery, the most common clays get hardened by baking in an electric oven. However, certain other clay types do not harden through heat dissipation. To harden these clay types, you need […]

  • How To Make Clay Eyeballs?

    How To Make Clay Eyeballs?

    Clay has many uses, and you can fully enhance your creativity with it. When making realistic clay figurines of animals or people, you must add equally lifelike eyes that complete your sculpture and make its […]

  • The Positives And Negatives Of Using Air Dry Clay

    The Positives And Negatives Of Using Air Dry Clay

    Air-dry clay has been developed for those artists who want to discover their art with clay and do not have proper access to a kiln. These clays are generally mineral-based and have similar properties to […]

  • Can I Remove Paint From My Pottery?

    Can I Remove Paint From My Pottery?

    You might create pottery to decorate your house or for selling. Sometimes, the paint is too thick and can damage your carefully crafted creations. Paint is a challenging, sticky substance to remove, and you cannot […]

  • How To Make A Pottery Tile?

    How To Make A Pottery Tile?

    Making your pottery tiles provides immense satisfaction for a potter. It can be as simple as making a set of coasters or an entire set for your kitchen or bathroom. Creating your own pottery tiles […]

  • The Best Tips On Starting A Pottery Hobby

    The Best Tips On Starting A Pottery Hobby

    If you are interested in taking up pottery as a pastime, it might be difficult to figure out how to get started in the field. As is the case with any new venture, it could […]

  • The Best 15 Pottery Tips For Beginners

    The Best 15 Pottery Tips For Beginners

    When you decide to learn pottery, you might feel confused and unsure about where to start. You might wonder if you need to know anything before joining the classes or if your progress is not […]

  • The Number 1 Mistake When Painting Pottery

    The Number 1 Mistake When Painting Pottery

    Once your pottery is nicely fired, the next step is to paint it according to your desires. Painting adds a beautiful visual to the work you have done. The result will not be pleasing if […]

  • Clay Turning For Beginners

    Clay Turning For Beginners

    Pottery is an art that requires time, patience, and consistent effort to perfect. Starting as a beginner can seem daunting without an experienced ceramist to guide you. However, with the plethora of online resources, you […]

  • How To Use Stencil Paper With Your Pottery?

    How To Use Stencil Paper With Your Pottery?

    Stenciling is a unique and innovative decorative technique in pottery art. Traditionally, the method to apply stencil paper is by cutting or tearing the shapes of paper and then attaching them to leather hard clay, […]

  • Why Does My Clay Keep Coming Off The Wheel?

    Why Does My Clay Keep Coming Off The Wheel?

    Getting started with pottery may seem exciting, and you feel thrilled thinking about the new experience. However, when you sit to begin creating your work of art, your clay doesn’t seem to stick to the […]