Category: Pottery and Ceramics

Making ceramic bottles for olive oil is enjoyable and practical. Ceramic preserves the oil’s freshness by preventing light and air exposure. It also beautifies your kitchen. Various methods exist for crafting these bottles, from selecting clay to creating pour-friendly designs. This guide will instruct you on how to form, bake, and embellish them to stylishly…

Making unique ceramic wine goblets with wheel-throwing is fun and creative. Janis Wilson Hughes from Johnson City, Tennessee shows you how in clear steps. You will learn to shape the bowl with your thumbs and use a hot air gun to dry it fast before putting it together. With tools like a wooden knife for…

Making your own ceramic wall planters for indoor plants is an engaging way to personalize your living space. These plant holders are stylish and facilitate the inclusion of living plants in your home. You will become skilled in using clay and pottery tools, plus straightforward wall mounting hardware, to create these distinctive items. Erika Novak…

Making your own ceramic pet bowls for your furry friends is a fun project. You can start with high-quality clay and add safe glazes to make sure they’re good for your pets to use. Imagine putting your cat or dog’s name on their bowl, or adding cute designs like paws or bones. LauraLynnPottery on Etsy…

Ceramic bird feeders are not just garden decor; they’re a way to bring nature closer and give birds a place to rest and eat. This guide will teach you, step by step, how to make your own ceramic bird feeder right from preparing your space with the right clay and tools, to designing, crafting, and…

Making small pottery egg cups is fun. You might want to make them for an Easter brunch or just to brighten up your breakfast table. First, you need some oven-bake clay and other simple tools like a Giffin Grip and Mudtools Do All Trim Tool. You’ll choose the right kind of clay by looking at…

Making your own ceramic salt and pepper shakers is a fun craft. This guide will show you how to do it, step by step. First, you’ll pick your clay – earthenware for easy shaping, stoneware for strong shakers, or porcelain for fancy ones. Then, get ready to shape them with your hands or a pottery…

Making your own ceramic soap dispensers with pump mechanisms is a fun way to add a personal touch to your home. This guide will show you how, from start to finish. Jennifer Poellot Harnetty, who has over 40 years in ceramics, shares her tips on using a clay extruder and custom dies for unique designs.…

Making your kitchen look good and work well is key. That’s where pottery utensil holders come in. These holders keep your tools in order and add beauty to your space. You can make them unique by adding names or special words. Good design makes things easier to use. This matters a lot in the kitchen,…

Crafting ceramic trivets for your kitchen and dining use is a fun project. This guide draws on tips from Tanya at Dans le Lakehouse and Kari, who shared their own projects in 2013 and 2010. They used things like ceramic tiles, felt pads, strong glues, and paints to make unique trivets. Safety gear like gloves…