Making a piece of pottery is quite thrilling and enjoyable for beginners. No matter what kind of person you are, with the proper tools, techniques, and instructions you can polish your skills as an excellent potter. Excellent pottery is always a matter of practice and perfection. So, do not engage yourself in making something excellent…
Polymer clay is a versatile and popular medium that suits beginners and professionals alike. It is a type of hardenable modeling clay. It is composed of polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which does not contain any clay mineral. What should I do to color polymer clay? Color the clay with alcohol-based colors, powdered pigments, fabric dyes,…
Have you tried using polymer clay slabs in jewelry making? If not, you must try it, to experience a fun jewelry crafting that will unleash your creativity. A polymer clay slab is created by rolling out polymer clay that is commonly used for jewelry making. It is often designed using different colors of polymer clay…
As the arts and crafts industry becomes popular because of the Covid19 pandemic, a variety of different brands of polymer clay were listed on the market. You may be wondering if what is the best polymer clay can I use for jewelry and earrings? If so, you are not alone! Many people are asking the…
Potter’s wheel or pottery wheel is a machine used to create round earthenware by shaping clay into desired shapes. Sometimes, it is referred to as a potter’s lathe. Researchers believe that ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia developed the first potter’s wheel around 3500 BC. How can I pick the right tiny pottery wheel for me? If…
Polymer clay is a modeling clay or art. It is a man-made plastic, made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin and plasticizer. It is versatile clay. You can make jewelry, pendants, toys, etc. It is easy to work with it for making crafts and arts. But is polymer clay toxic? How toxic is polymer clay? Polymer…
Ceramic mugs are a very convenient appliance that comes in different shapes and sizes. They are easy to clean and much more durable than glass mugs. Apart from that, you cannot stain a ceramic mug easily. However, it can slip out of your hand as you are preparing your morning coffee and get damaged. With…
Polymer clay is a popular crafting material that is everywhere now; during the pandemic, arts and crafts using polymer clay cane become a helpful distraction to ease anxiety and escape the feeling of isolation. Polymer clay canes are logs and cylinders made from polymer clay. The canes are long, straight, and decorated in various ways….
Polymer clay is certainly a useful material in various arts and hobbies such as pottery and sculpting. Working with polymer clay is easy, which is why many opt for this type over natural clay. However, the common question with this type of clay is whether it air dries or does it need to be baked?…
Making ceramic items is a creative and fun job. The problem may be that the clay must be baked to obtain an object that is strong and usable enough. In previous posts on this site, we have already mentioned the process of baking different types of clay, as well as different types of ovens that…