Working with clay, you must have come across unusual names for equipment. One of the most important things to bake your art and make it permanent is a kiln. But what are the types of kilns and especially what is a cross draft kiln? A cross draft kiln is a type of ceramic kiln that…
Raku Pottery is a Japanese method that employs a low-firing process in which the newly formed pot is placed into a kiln and then plunged into the water to cool it down. It originates back to the mid-1500s when Zen Buddhists used the method for their tea ceremonies. Nowadays, most cultures practice raku pottery in…
Polymer clay is often baked at the right temperature and time frame to avoid it from being brittle and breaking. Baking of polymer clay is essential, unlike air-dried clay which can be dried simply by exposing it to air, polymer clay cannot be dried without baking. Therefore, proper baking of polymer clay is fundamental. In…
Pottery has long been used as a form of art, much like sculpture. Pottery is different from other forms of artisan work in that a potter creates its design and shape in the clay before it dries. Potters then make the pot by hand or by using tools like rolling pins and paddles. There are…
Pottery is an ancient form of art that originates from the Neolithic period. Almost every ancient civilization practiced it in some shape or form, using different techniques and methods to achieve a piece of art that has a symbolic function. But, why people love pottery today even after all these years?
Handmade crafts and other art are naturally gifted skills and can also be learned with practice by artists. Artists with an interest in handmade crafts are often faced with the challenge of monetizing the skill. Pottery as a passion is expected to generate income for an artist, as the popular saying “earn from what you…
Working with modeling clay is a great way to express your creativity and the possibilities are sheer endless. There is a huge difference between ceramic clay and modeling clay, as the latter is meant to be re-used. But perhaps you wish to preserve your creation, which begs the question, can you bake modeling clay? Standard…
Marks are important in pottery for identification and to determine its place and year of production. But where do you need to look, which details are important? How do you identify pottery without marks on them? In this article, we will discuss how to identify pottery with no markings.
How to Glaze Cement Pottery – Clay is not the only material that is used for making sculptures. Another popular option can be concrete, a material that can be poured into molds creating nice decorations for your garden plants. If you are bored with the original gray tones of concrete, you must be wondering if…
A good way to express your feelings is art, more precisely playing with clay. As we know, clay is a material that can be shaped, hardened, and transformed into beautiful pieces of pottery or sculptures. Depending on what you want to make it can vary from strength, smoothness, details, etc. But what is the best…