The basics

A woman dipping a pot in a bucket of glaze.
Q&A The basics

What is Pottery Glaze?

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Liz

Unravel the mystery behind the stunning, glass-like finish on your favorite ceramic pieces as we delve into the question, “What ...

Hands making pottery and ceramics.
Q&A The basics

Ceramics vs Pottery: What is the Difference?

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Liz

The terms “ceramics” and “pottery” are often used interchangeably, however, they are not actually the same thing. Yes, they both ...

Hands clasped around some clay.
Pottery equipment The basics

Types of Clay for Pottery

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Liz

Clay is the material that makes pottery and ceramics possible. Clay is made mostly of alumina, silica and water, along ...

A set of pottery tools on a table.
Pottery equipment The basics

Pottery Tools Names and Uses

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Liz

There are professionally purpose-made pottery tools, and also many every-day household objects that can be repurposed for sculpting clay. I ...

A potter using a rib to shape a pot.
The basics

Basic Pottery Terms and Definitions

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Liz

Some definitions of common pottery and ceramics terms. A | B | C | D | E | F | ...