Category: Pottery and Ceramics
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Learn How to Create Custom Ceramic Candle Holders, Perfect for Home Decor or Gifts
Making your own ceramic candle holders is a fun way to add a special touch to your home or make unique gifts for friends. These aren’t just any candle holders; they’re custom pieces that you can shape, paint, and decorate however you like. Sarah Conti from Washington loves to sculpt beautiful designs inspired by nature,…
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An Overview of the Japanese Raku Firing Technique, Known for Its Unique Glaze Effects and Spontaneous Results
Meet Raku firing, a special way from Japan to make pottery that’s been around since the 16th century. It’s about making things by hand and not on a wheel. What makes it stand out? The glazes and how they turn out because of fast, magic-like changes in the process. Imagine pulling red-hot cups or bowls…
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Step-by-Step Tutorial for Crafting Pottery Plates, From Shaping to Glazing and Firing
Creating pottery plates is an engaging blend of creativity and technique. You begin with basic clay and through forming, glazing, and firing, you craft an item that’s not only aesthetically pleasing but functional as well. Earthenware clay is often preferred for its vivid colors post-firing and it requires less energy to fire than stoneware, which…
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A Guide to Repairing Broken Pottery and Ceramic Pieces, Including the Tools and Materials Needed
Fixing broken pottery or ceramic pieces can feel like reviving your valued items. This guide explains how you can mend these objects at home using straightforward tools and materials. You’ll require items like two-part epoxy adhesive to reunite the pieces, sandpaper for smoothing edges, and paint to restore their original appearance. If you want an…
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Learn How to Make Your Own Pottery Stamps to Add Custom Designs and Textures to Your Ceramics
Making your own pottery stamps can change the way you decorate ceramics. This guide shows you how to create stamps that add special designs and textures to your pieces. You’ll learn about choosing materials like bisque-ware, polymer clay, or wood for making stamps. We’ll also cover how to design them with patterns, textures, and shapes.…
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Instructions on Crafting Various Types of Ceramic Bowls Using Wheel Throwing or Hand-Building Techniques
Making ceramic bowls is fun and lets you create something both beautiful and useful. There are two main ways to do this: wheel throwing and hand-building. Wheel throwing involves shaping clay on a spinning wheel, using tools like bats and trimming tools. Hand-building doesn’t need a wheel but uses simple methods like pinching, coiling, and…
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Learn How to Create More Abstract and Artistic Pottery Pieces Through Sculpting Techniques
Creating more abstract and artistic pottery pieces through sculpting techniques is an exciting journey. Abstract pottery doesn’t follow strict rules, offering you the freedom to express yourself in unique ways. This art form has grown since Wassily Kandinsky made the first abstract artwork in 1911. Today, artists like Rebecca Buck use special clay and tools…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Handmade Ceramic Tiles for Home Decor or Artistic Projects
Making handmade ceramic tiles is a fun way to add personal touch to your home or art projects. This guide will show you every step, from picking clay to installing the finished tiles. You’ll learn about different types of clay and how high grog clay and low-fire cone 06 clay are great for decorative pieces.…
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Learn the Basics of Slip Casting, a Technique for Creating Multiples of the Same Ceramic Item
Slip casting lets you make many copies of the same ceramic piece. Think of it as pouring a liquid clay mix into a special mold to shape your item. Cathy Niland shared how this works on October 9, 2019. There’s also a workshop called “Making Multiples: Slip Casting Ceramics” coming up on October 23 if…
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A Guide to Making Ceramic Jewelry Pieces Such as Pendants, Earrings, and Beads
Creating ceramic jewelry, including pendants, earrings, and beads, is an engaging way to craft accessories that are distinctively yours. This guide is a comprehensive walkthrough of the process. Initially, you’ll select the appropriate clay. You have options suitable for high heat and some for lower temperatures. For health safety, consider using real porcelain over polymer…