Beeswax is an organic component that has been found in archaeological ceramics in different regions and different periods of time. It is produced similar to honey and that is with the help of bees from the nectar of the flowers. The color of the beeswax is white but it darkens with time. Pottery is a…
Accessories are made of many different materials and choosing the base material would depend on the desired outcome or style that one wants to achieve. Aside from wearing accessories such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or rings, we can also enjoy them by creating our own pieces through arts and crafts. What is one of the…
If you are making clay objects, by now you have surely found your favorite material that you like to work with. You may even have a favorite technique with which you process clay, to get the next pot, cup, or vase. But what if you want to try something new? Have you thought about making…
The polymer clay craze has been going strong for a few decades now, and with good reason. Polymer clay is a versatile medium that can be used to create all sorts of items. Sculpting, rolling out, and cutting shapes into it or even cooking up jewelry pieces. One question that comes up with polymer clay…
In pottery, a bisque or bisqueware is a ceramic material that has already been fired once using a kiln or the machine used to harden the clay through heat or fire. Once you have already bisque the ceramic piece, the next part would be glazing, or the process of coating the ceramic piece to make…
It’s stressful to put handmade ceramics in the microwave for the first time. Especially if they’re unique items that you spent so much energy on, you don’t want them to break or explode, or for chemicals to get into your food. How do you avoid this from happening? Which handmade ceramics are suitable for microwaving…
Humans have been using clay for various purposes for centuries already, and the practice has made its way to modern days. Ceramics and porcelain are two materials that are made into objects we can find around us—tiles, dinnerware, appliances, art, and even automobiles and airplanes. However, ceramics and porcelain are not the same, so what…
Unlike most crafts, polymer clay sculpting does not require special tools, works well for people of all ages and skill levels, and is a cheap main or alternative material for various artistic expressions. But the biggest difficulty with this hobby is that often, creations break. So what can you do to avoid this? Do not…
During the making of a ceramic structure, you may notice the presence of tiny air bubbles in your glaze. These bubbles may burst and form blisters, which are small craters in your final dried product. So, how do you fix bubbles in a glaze? Make sure you are firing at the proper temperature and long…
The process of working with clay is dynamic and exciting. You know how to work with a material that you have to mix with water so that the clay can bond, shape, and prepare to make vessels, clay objects, or mix until it gets the appropriate softness. You can wash the clay from the material…