Imagine that it was the perfect summer evening, but too hot for you to wear much clothing or makeup. How can you leave a good impression on your girlfriends? Try clay earrings if you’re looking for “statement jewelry”! It doesn’t matter whether you like to wear them or give them as gifts, they’re a great…
Red clay also known as common surface clay or Ultisol is the most abundant among other types of clay. Tainted with varying quantities of iron and other minerals, one unique property of Red clay is its reasonably good mechanical properties due to the cementation of free iron oxide present in it. Also, it is popular…
A figurine or a statue is a small sculpture that may represent an animal, human, or deity. Figurines are widely used as pieces for decoration as well. I see ancient temples filled with divine figurines, enhancing the beauty of the scene. But if you were wondering how to tell a difference between porcelain and ceramics…
In modern times, alloys and ceramics are standard materials. Most households have appliances and utensils made from these materials. However, are these materials the same? How are they different? A ceramic has different chemical properties from an alloy. Their unique characteristics, such as conductivity, strength, chemical resistance, and workability, make them unique. Moreover, they have…
Clay is the primary layer on Earth, and because of its wide application, it is heavily utilized by humans. Different civilizations used clay throughout history for shaping and human purposes. From figurines, amphoras for wine, and eating utensils, people shaped the clay with water, because of its elasticity and durability, making the dishes for food…
You might have heard of people eating clay for its health benefits and to remove toxins from the body. However, this topic has brought a lot of controversies, and many health experts advise against it. It is also crucial to know that not all clay is edible, but is it still safe to eat? Clay,…
Wet clay is a mouldable material, and it is initially rehydrated clay, consisting of over 25% water. It is meant to be soft and malleable for shaping and drying in pottery work. You can also apply wet clay to the surface of a piece of pottery before firing. It has several uses, but most people…
Glass and ceramic have long been used for human use. From ancient Egyptians to the Mayans, people have used glass to make various things like bowls and vessels for food and water, cups for drinking, and cooking pots. Archaeologists have found evidence that glass has been used for over 7000 years. But you may be…
You probably heard of the term “creative outlet”, the theory behind it says everyone needs a hobby to express their creativity in some way. Regularly dedicating time to your creative outlet has physical and mental health benefits. Pottery lets you create objects and sculptures, that can either be useful or simply serve as art –…
Resin is a unique, and versatile material used mainly in arts and crafts, jewelry-making, and as an adhesive. Resin art has been around for ages; people centuries ago used amber – a fossilized, transparent resin produced by trees – to make jewelry. But later in the 1950s, Epoxy Resin was introduced to the arts. But…