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Pottery has been around for thousands and thousands of years. In fact, the oldest known pottery vessel is over 18,000 years old! Since then, pottery has reached all parts of the world and has been used in societies new and old for food and drink purposes or artistic and creative expressions.  Clay pottery making today […]

Clay projects are fun and easy to make for all ages. You can make sculptures, plates, cups, pendants, Christmas ornaments… anything you can imagine! Objects formed out of clay, though, traditionally get fired in a kiln to dry them out. The extreme amount of heat produced by a kiln makes your clay project sturdy and […]

Pottery is one of the oldest human inventions and dates back to 29,000-25,000 BC. We know that is impressive! The greatest thing about ceramics and pottery is that anyone can do learn how to do it. Have you started taking an interest in pottery but aren’t sure where or how to start? We know that […]

Understanding the different stages of clay is essential as you begin to craft your first pots, plates, bowls, and other vessels. The stages of clay are what take your work of art from point A to point B. In this beginner’s guide to pottery, we take a walk through each step in the process. From […]

Let’s talk about different clay types and their pros and cons. Ceramic Clay This is the clay I use for most of my projects. In my opinion, it’s the best clay, but I’m going to go through the pros and cons and talk about why I prefer this type of clay. Pros The first pro […]

Ceramics are beautiful household items as well as fun crafts. They make wonderful holiday gifts because they have that homemade touch. But the biggest hurdle for me when it comes to ceramics is how to underglaze them. What underglaze techniques to choose? Underglaze is paint that can be fired in a kiln and not melt […]