Bubble glaze
A unique way to apply glaze to your bisque work is to blow bubbles of glaze mixed with soapy suds.
The spoon
Following the motto ‘it doesn’t always have to be a bowl’, have you ever made a spoon out of clay?
The coffee cup
Looking for more inspiration? Have you thought about making a cute coffee cup out of clay?
How to prevent your clay from cracking
You’ve worked hard, and finally it’s done: your brand-new clay creation. And what a masterpiece it is. But when the clay starts to dry out, the unthinkable happens … a crack appears!
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Ceramics and pottery: what’s the difference?
Although ceramics and pottery are often mentioned in the same breath, they are not the same thing. While ceramics is a broad term for anything made from fired clay, pottery specifically refers to the creation of functional objects, typically on a potter’s wheel. In this article, we explain the differences between the two, the techniques involved, and which term to use when.
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20 clay tools that you can use without leaving the house!
Did you know that you don’t necessarily need to go to the shop for clay tools? Take a good look around your kitchen cabinets, junk drawer or garage and you’ll find lots of useful tools to make your clay projects easier. From toothpicks to old bank cards, here are 20 surprising clay tools that you probably already have around the house!
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Painting with clay slip
One of the oldest decoration techniques in ceramics is painting with clay slip.
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