For thousands of years, ceramics and pottery have been part of human culture, and shaping the clay requires some special skills. Artists that make and bake the clay must have a common name.So what do You call someone who does Pottery?
You probably noticed pottery that stands out the most from the other ceramics. Eye-catching blue color is the most recognizable detail and widely recognized. This type of pottery is called Blue pottery. But it is not just the color that makes this ceramics special. In this article, we will dive into the origin of this…
Have you ever walked into a nice shop or cool studio, picked a nice vase thinking what flowers will match the decorations? But all of a sudden you are surprised with the price. If it is just a piece of ceramics, why does it have to be so expensive?
From time to time you can run into a valuable object in your grandma’s old house, your attic, basement, or maybe shed. That valuable object can be a piece of ceramics like an expensive vessel or pretty nice plate but if you don’t know where to look, it could end in the trash. With this…
Every artist wants to keep their best work in a state that cannot be changed anymore, so it can be presented on the shelf for others to see. Even if you play with modeling clay and would like to harden for example your polymer earrings. But How to Harden Modeling Clay?
The ancients hardened and waterproofed their pottery by burnishing before they discovered glazing. Burnishing can give pottery a glossy, soft sheen without using ceramic glazes. It is an alternative to glazed pottery. Is it possible to make food-safe burnished pottery? Fire burnished pottery to 2345 0F (cone 10) if you want it to be food-safe….
When you are glazing, you have to be aware of various conditions. Otherwise, many issues will arise, like peeling or flaking. What causes the glaze to flake off? Can I prevent the underglaze from flaking off? Thick underglaze layers are rigid and solid, prone to cracking, peeling, and flaking. To get an opaque finish, apply…
If you’ve ever held a piece of bone china, you’ll have noticed its stunning transparent quality. When you keep it in the light, it is possible to observe how your shadow reflects off your hands when you hold it against bone china. Which is the better choice? When it comes to the drinking experience, both…
Once you have created your pottery, it is time to decorate it. That is the most exciting and fun part of it. There are many ways to decorate your pottery, including glazing and underglaze. How Many Coats Of Underglaze Do You Need? Apply at least two layers to get a vibrant color when painting underglaze….
Making pinch pots is a simple technique for shaping clay by pinching it with your thumb and forefinger. Dating back to the Neolithic era, it is one of the oldest ways to make pottery. When creating a pinch pot, what do you do? Pinching involves first shaping a piece of clay into a ball. Thinning…