There are a lot of times in a person’s life when they face a failure and feel their confidence is shattered into pieces. Similarly, there are times when a ceramic masterpiece might fall in front of you and break down into several pieces. What will you do in such scenarios? Kintsugi is a Japanese art…
Most of us rely on many hot cups of coffee to get through the day, especially in the morning. This has resulted in our travel mugs being the most important item in the cupboard. But what material should we be looking for when purchasing a travel mug? Next time you are in the market for…
A craftsman can use both Cold Porcelain and Polymer Clay for creating modeling materials like jewelry, dolls, and other artistic pottery. As the name suggests, Polymer Clay consists of polymer material as its components. On the contrary, Cold Porcelain Clay does not contain porcelain as one of its components. So, which is the better clay…
Since the invention of fire and the beginning of the thermal processing of food, human civilization has used clay pots to prepare meals, store water, and other food that had a limited shelf life. Probably you stumble upon the Heath ceramic if you are wondering why this specific type is so popular, this text is just…
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…