So you’re about to throw your first pot on the potter’s wheel. You’ve heard about how difficult pottery is, especially when it comes to handling clay. You’re wondering how to prepare clay for pottery while avoiding mistakes; here are some pointers. Make sure your clay isn’t too dry first. Second, check to see whether your…
By learning pottery, you can build a connection between the earth and yourself. Pottery gives you an insight into the nature of the earth. It helps develop your creativity and skills. You can pursue it as a hobby or as an art. How Can I Learn Pottery By Myself and what is the correct method…
When buying a used pottery wheel, you need to consider several factors. Comparison of price, power, quality and features is imperative. I want to buy a used pottery wheel. What is the right way to do that? The reason for selling the pottery wheel can explain many things. You should pay attention to whether the…
Mesoamerica’s Maya civilization was one of the most prominent indigenous cultures. The Maya people inhabit southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras today. How do Maya civilization and pottery relate? The Maya people produced pottery in pre-Columbian times. They made pottery by hand, following many steps and using various materials. The vessels came in…
Painting ceramic pieces can do magic: old, tarnished items can be easily transformed into fresh and beautiful pieces of home decor or kitchenware. When potters seek additional colorful effects on their clay pottery pieces, they might be wondering what kind of paint to use. You can paint ceramic items using different types of paint. Bake-on…
Coil pottery originated in central Mexico about 4000 years ago and spread north. It is a way of producing thicker and taller vessels. But which skills do you need to master for this technique and does it take a lot of effort to make coil pots at home? Clay coiling is a method of stacking…
Traditional Japanese form of ceramics, rakuware (楽焼, raku-yaki) is a famous type of pottery, loved and admired by many not only in Japan but in all corners of the world. Originally created for the tea ceremony, Raku ware is most commonly found in the form of tea bowls. Nowadays, Raku pottery is versatile and used…
Making your own kiln has many advantages. With it, you can do a lot of pottery projects and fire them at your own pace. You can work larger items than you could with a tabletop kiln. Would it be easy for me to build a kiln for Pottery myself? You can build your own DIY…
Plaster has versatile uses for almost all potters. If you want to make damp boxes, most probably you will need to use plasters; Plasters are also required for mold making and casting. Yet, there are a lot of different types of plaster. Choosing the right type of plaster can be confusing. The main ingredient of…
I am certain that everyone has seen those beautiful pottery pieces with intricate designs, and wanted to try doing the same thing. While most people would probably be able to guess that those decorations are made with slips, it can still feel a bit intimidating, but don’t worry! I am here to help you with…