Air-dried clay is an admired and kind of affordable choice for large and small art projects. For all up-and-coming artists and craftsmen, this activity for sure can be a great way to practice their skills, while more experienced artists often enjoy the simplicity of air-drying. Air-dried clay can be used for jewelry, decoration, and various…
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…
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 –…
Raku Pottery is a Japanese method that employs a low-firing process in which the newly formed pot is placed into a kiln and then plunged into the water to cool it down. It originates back to the mid-1500s when Zen Buddhists used the method for their tea ceremonies. Nowadays, most cultures practice raku pottery in…
Pottery has long been used as a form of art, much like sculpture. Pottery is different from other forms of artisan work in that a potter creates its design and shape in the clay before it dries. Potters then make the pot by hand or by using tools like rolling pins and paddles. There are…
Pottery is an ancient form of art that originates from the Neolithic period. Almost every ancient civilization practiced it in some shape or form, using different techniques and methods to achieve a piece of art that has a symbolic function. But, why people love pottery today even after all these years?
Are you a fan of different pottery techniques but wondering if is pottery an expensive hobby? Continue reading to know the answers to all queries. Like from where to start? How does it cost initially? And what can be done to start pottery at home? People consider pottery an expensive hobby. Well, it is not…
Handmade crafts and other art are naturally gifted skills and can also be learned with practice by artists. Artists with an interest in handmade crafts are often faced with the challenge of monetizing the skill. Pottery as a passion is expected to generate income for an artist, as the popular saying “earn from what you…
Marks are important in pottery for identification and to determine its place and year of production. But where do you need to look, which details are important? How do you identify pottery without marks on them? In this article, we will discuss how to identify pottery with no markings.
How to Glaze Cement Pottery – Clay is not the only material that is used for making sculptures. Another popular option can be concrete, a material that can be poured into molds creating nice decorations for your garden plants. If you are bored with the original gray tones of concrete, you must be wondering if…