Artists normally start working with a wheel and a kiln only after they have bagged enough experience in the domain. However, with a bit of practice and patience, you can understand how a pottery wheel works. Using a pottery wheel requires crafting with clay variants such as earthenware clay, ball clay, ceramic Clay, and so…
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As you discover the beauty of pottery, it is important to understand the basics. The first step to ace your pottery game is to understand everything about the base element, which is “Clay.” As versatile as this element is, it achieves 7 different stages during the crafting process. Understanding this is very important for beginners…
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Clay pots crafted by pottery professionals are durable and hard given the fact that it goes through the rigorous and chemically altering firing process in a kiln. However, if you plan on creating pottery at the comfort of your home, you might not get access to a professional kiln for the firing. Without a kiln,…
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Before you start figuring out the wheels and the ways to throw your clay the right way, you must know the right moves to prepare the clay. Preparing your clay correctly helps in successful throwing and helps you prepare some amazing pottery pieces. One question that would surely be ailing you as a beginner crafter…
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Clay variants such as ceramic clay or air-dry clay tend to dry out when exposed to air while working for long. In order to keep your clay workable, you need to ensure that it is moist for a long time. The key to preventing it from turning unmalleable and hard is to add the right…
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The world of pottery packs in a range of tools and accessories that you must know about when crafting your favorite pottery piece. With the right collection by your side, you can ace your pottery game and craft pieces that are the epitome of perfection. One such tool that comes in very handy is the…
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Pottery is a mesmerizing and time-consuming task. It requires great patience from the beginning till the end. There are various techniques involved in the process. One such important technique being used by potters for a long time is the pottery slipping process. This slurry-like mixture is made up of clay particles mixed in water. …
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The subtlety and challenges that come with slips are always challenging for an artist. While a slip might seem nothing big of a sort for beginners, but with the right technique in place, the versatility of this concoction is endless. Potters that fire with soda, salt, or wooden kilns tend to use the slipping technique…
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Crafting out of clay can be a tedious process, and there might be times that you need to replace a part or add one. Now, the process of adding or replacing a piece might not be as simple as you might think. There is an elaborate process that requires you to scratch the hash marks…
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Did you just discover how great air-dry clay is? Well, this versatile clay is so amazing that you can literally craft your pieces and make them permanent without the use of a kiln. Best of all, it is inexpensive and can be an ideal start for beginners. But as you start your very first air-dry…
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