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Ceramics vs Pottery: What is the Difference?

May 31, 2022February 18, 2022 by Liz
Hands making pottery and ceramics.

The terms “ceramics” and “pottery” are often used interchangeably, however, they are not actually the same thing. Yes, they both involve using clay to create objects, and yes are both …

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Types of Clay for Pottery

May 31, 2022January 18, 2020 by Liz
Hands clasped around some clay.

Clay is the material that makes pottery and ceramics possible. Clay is made mostly of alumina, silica and water, along with smaller amounts of other materials. It was formed during …

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Pottery Tools Names and Uses

May 31, 2022September 23, 2019 by Liz
A set of pottery tools on a table.

There are professionally purpose-made pottery tools, and also many every-day household objects that can be repurposed for sculpting clay. I have been collecting and adding to my pottery tool kit …

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Basic Pottery Terms and Definitions

May 31, 2022January 18, 2019 by Liz
A potter using a rib to shape a pot.

Some definitions of common pottery and ceramics terms. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | …

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