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Q&A The basics
What is Pottery Glaze?
Unravel the mystery behind the stunning, glass-like finish on your favorite ceramic pieces as we delve into the question, “What ...
Pottery ideas
Mug Handle Shapes
Have you ever noticed how the handle can make or break a mug? I’m not talking about the handle’s functionality, ...
Q&A The basics
Ceramics vs Pottery: What is the Difference?
The terms “ceramics” and “pottery” are often used interchangeably, however, they are not actually the same thing. Yes, they both ...
Pottery techniques
Clay Hand Building Techniques
Hand building with clay is an ancient technique that has been used to make functional ceramics for as long as ...
Pottery equipment
Types of Kiln for Firing Ceramics
There are many types of kilns for pottery and ceramics, some of the most popular are electric, gas, and wood-fired ...
Pottery techniques
7 Easy Pottery Handles Techniques
Handles are such an important part of pottery. They can make or break your pot (literally!). The different pottery handles ...
Pottery equipment
Stages of Clay and their Preparation and uses
There are commonly considered to be 7 stages of clay that it can exist in between being raw clay and ...
Pottery equipment The basics
Types of Clay for Pottery
Clay is the material that makes pottery and ceramics possible. Clay is made mostly of alumina, silica and water, along ...
Pottery equipment The basics
Pottery Tools Names and Uses
There are professionally purpose-made pottery tools, and also many every-day household objects that can be repurposed for sculpting clay. I ...
Pottery techniques
Pottery Techniques
Making ceramic wares involves the processes of forming, decorating and firing. There are many different techniques that can be used ...
