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.
Ceramics and pottery: what’s the difference? Read More »
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!
20 clay tools that you can use without leaving the house! Read More »
One of the oldest decoration techniques in ceramics is painting with clay slip.
Painting with clay slip Read More »
You just threw a new coffee cup. And it turned out well too, only the sides could be just a little smoother.
Sanding your pottery, to do or not to do? Read More »
Wrist pain, it is a common complaint among ceramicists who work on the potter’s wheel. The repetitive motions and pressure placed on the wrists when shaping clay can cause pain or exacerbate existing symptoms. Fortunately, there are some things you can try to reduce the strain on your wrists.
How to throw without sore wrists? Read More »
Read on to find out the top five reasons to take a pottery workshop, what the cost is, what you need and how you can even get started at home.
Looking for a pottery workshop? Here’s everything you need to know. Read More »
If you are trimming regularly, you will have noticed. Many tools become blunt very quickly. Stainless steel trimming tools wear out quickly, and you will often find that yours becomes blunt after trimming just a few pots. The solution? Trimming tools made of tungsten carbide!
Trimming with tungsten carbide: strength, precision and durability Read More »
Chart the shrinkage of your clay with shrinkage tiles.
Making shrinkage tiles Read More »
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