Choosing clay for pottery and ceramics
Different types of clay with different properties. As a beginner it’s easy to get lost in the many different clay options. If that’s you, keep reading!
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Signing in on our course platform
In this article, we’d like to share some more information about how to sign in to our website, how to sign in to our course platform and what to do if you can’t sign in.
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Would you like to try your hand at pottery? You can learn!
I’ve always loved handmade items, such as vases, bowls, and coffee mugs. My kitchen is full of different handmade items. They’re a real ratatouille of styles and motifs. Nothing matches, but they all come together to form a beautiful whole. When I discovered that I could make pottery too, a whole new world opened up for me.
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How do I join the closed Cursist Facebook group?
In this article, we would like to give you some more information about how you can join closed Facebook group of the Cursist .
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Sgraffito: how does it work?
Sgraffito is a decoration technique where you make intentional scratches in the top layer of your work, usually this is a layer of underglaze, clay slip or engobe. By doing that, the colour of the clay underneath becomes visible. The name is derived from the Italian word sgraffiare, which means “to scratch”.
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Keep these tips in mind when buying a potter’s wheel
Read our tips and tricks about buying a potter’s wheel so you don’t end up feeling scammed. There are different types of wheels as well as different price categories. Are you planning to buy your very own potter’s wheel? Then be sure to read the checklist below. We will help you find out what type of potter’s wheel suits you, so you end up happy with your purchase.
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Can handmade ceramics go in the dishwasher?
Your newest creation is ready and is sitting proudly in your kitchen cabinet.
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How do you rehydrate a dry pot?
It can happen. You were planning to finish that vase tomorrow, but you didn’t get around to it.
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Applying text to ceramics
Sometimes, you simply want text on your work, whether you are linguistic or not, or a fan of words or not. Read this blog post to learn more about applying text to ceramics.
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Kintsugi or the art of repairing
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing shards of ceramic or porcelain with gold or silver lacquer.
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