Pottery

Pottery Glazing Technique
Glazing is the final step in the creative process of making pottery. Using different… More
Methods of Making Pottery by Using Coils of Clay
Coil pottery is a simple technique that gives great results. Coil pottery is a… More
Pit Fired Pottery Making
Pit-fired pottery represents the oldest known method for creating pottery, or firing clay. Different… More
Beginning Pottery Wheel Techniques
Throwing a pot using a pottery wheel is a sensual, messy, satisfying experience. The… More
How to Fire Greenware
Greenware is clay that has been shaped into a form such as a vase… More
How to Make Clay Tile
Clay tiles make a beautiful addition to any home or project. From putting down… More
How to Make Ceramic Cat Fur
Though it is often traditional to create ceramic cats without texture, those artists who… More
How to Make Japanese Tea Pots Out of Clay
Tea is a major part of Japanese culture. It originated in the 15th century,… More
Types of Clay to Make Pottery
All pottery is made using clay through a process of manipulating and molding its… More
How to Use Stilts in a Kiln
After altering bisque (a raw piece of ceramic pottery) with paint or some form… More
How to Make Pottery Clay Instruments
Pottery clay instruments can add a lot to your ability to easily decorate or… More
How to Make Cups on the Pottery Wheel
The art of making a cup on a pottery wheel is called throwing clay.… More
Pottery Making Supplies
Whether a potter enjoys making vases, jewelry or tiles, there are quite a few… More
The History of Pottery Making
Pottery making is the process of turning raw clay into a bowl, plate, cup,… More
Ceramic Bisque Painting Techniques
"Bisque" pottery is any kind of ceramic that has been fired once but not… More
Terra Cotta Painting Ideas
Terra cotta surfaces are interesting for painting projects. With a few household items, a… More
Pottery Painting Ideas
By using a variety of painting techniques, finishing a piece of pottery can be… More
The Process of Ceramic Coating
Clean the surface that is to receive the coating. Use a degreasing chemical or… More
How to Make a Terra Cotta Slip
Terra cotta slip has two purposes. First, it serves as a simple coating, like… More
Techniques for Clay Pottery and Ceramics
Ceramics is an art that uses both form and function. The potter must master… More
Modeling Clay Techniques
Practiced for centuries and in many forms and mediums, clay modeling continues to be… More
About Fimo
Fimo is used by creative people for seemingly limitless crafts. Once the clay has… More
How to Throw a Pot on a Potter's Wheel
Throwing pottery on a potter's wheel can seem to be a difficult task, but… More
Types of Pottery Kilns
A pottery kiln is a device used to heat the pottery until it hardens… More
How to Make Ceramic Coffee Cup Handle
Ceramic cups designed to hold hot beverages, such as coffee, need handles to keep… More
How to Make a Pottery Wheel
Building a pottery wheel is far less expensive than purchasing a commercially manufactured model.… More
How to Cut Small Mosaic Tiles
Cutting small mosaic tiles requires specialized ceramic wheel cutters and a basic knowledge of… More
How to Make Pottery Clay at Home
There are numerous different recipes for making clay at home. Many simple clay recipes… More
How to Use Silver Low Fire Art Clay
Silver low fire art clay can be worked just like any other clay. Silver… More
How to Make an Angel Out of Modeling Clay
Modeling clay offers a bounty of creative opportunities. You can make any number of… More