Category: Pottery and Ceramics

Making ceramic pitchers is an art. It uses earth and hands to create something both pretty and useful. There are two main ways to do this: wheel-throwing and hand-building. Each method needs tools like clay, a potter’s wheel for throwing, or simple tools for shaping by hand. In places like The Crucible in Oakland, CA,…

Crafting your own ceramic jewelry holders is a fun way to keep your treasures safe. You will learn how to use different types of clay, like homemade cold porcelain and oven-baked FIMO clay, along with tools such as pottery wheels and brushes. From sketching designs to the final firing in a kiln, this article guides…

Making custom pottery gifts for special days is a fun way to show care and creativity. This guide informs you in creating these one-of-a-kind presents, utilizing tools like clay and pottery wheels from places like Soul Ceramics. You’ll discover which clay is most suitable, like Stoneware for beginners or Porcelain for the finer projects. The…

Making your ceramic butter dishes with lids is an exciting craft. This guide will show you how to do it step by step. You’ll learn which clay and tools you need, how to shape your dish and lid, and the best ways to decorate them. We cover everything from rolling out the clay to the…

Making ceramic lanterns is both fun and creative. You get to shape clay into beautiful lamps that light up your space in a cozy way. These lanterns are not just about giving light; they also show off lovely designs that can turn any room magical. To start, you’ll need some basic things like clay, tools…

Making pottery bowls with cool designs and textures is an art. You start with a ball of clay, about 2½ pounds. This mix of technique and creativity brings your ideas to life, from teacups for your morning drink to bowls for mixing stuff in the kitchen. These pieces invite you to touch and feel them,…

Creating functional pottery spoon rests for the kitchen is a fun way to add a personal touch to your cooking space. You’ll learn how to make these useful items with Maria Provenzano, who leads us through making spoon rests from polymer clay. This project needs simple materials like different colors of polymer clay, round cookie…

Crafting tea light holders is a fun project. You can make them using various pottery skills. Abby Schukei, an art teacher for middle school kids and a person who shares cool stuff on social media, wrote about how to do this. She mixes candle making with clay work. This way, you learn not just one…

Designing and making ceramic soap dishes can be a fun project. This tutorial will show you how to make dishes with cool moose designs. You might use them for soap, jewelry, or even butter. First, we’ll discuss the clay and tools you need. Think polymer clay that bakes in your home oven and simple tools…

Making your own ceramic wind chimes that look good and work well is a fun project. You’ll need things like clay, tools for molding, and colorful paints. This guide will show you every step. From picking the right type of clay to painting and putting it all together, we’ve got you covered. Whether you use…