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 involve using clay to create objects, and yes are both …
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 with smaller amounts of other materials. It was formed during …
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 have been collecting and adding to my pottery tool kit …
Basic Pottery Terms and Definitions
Some definitions of common pottery and ceramics terms. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | …