Welcome to our third and final installment of our “Understanding Clay Bodies” series! Having previously had a look at earthenware and stoneware, today we’re exploring the development and use of the highly-prized and frequently romanticized clay that is porcelain. With a name originating from the Spanish ‘porcellana’, meaning cowrie shell,
Welcome to Part Two of our “Understanding Clay Bodies” series, where we’re doing a deep dive into the unique features of the three main types of clay: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Having unraveled the uniqueness and historical significance of earthenware in our initial installment, we now turn our attention to
As you’ve begun your exploration of ceramics, you’ve likely discovered that clay is primarily divided into three different categories: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. But what exactly separates these clays, and how do you know when and how to use each one? In this new blog series, we’re embarking on a
Today, we’re going to make a super fun and easy crocodile-shaped paintbrush holder using air dry clay. This little crocodile makes painting time more exciting while helping you stay organized. It keeps your brushes from rolling off the table and getting messy, which means less cleanup for you. Plus, it’s
Get ready for a super fun adventure with air dry clay frogs.First, let’s make some cute clay frogs and coins.All you need is some air dry clay, paint, and your imagination! Shape the clay into frogs and once they’re ready, it’s time to play! This is a great easy project
Today, we’re going to create a “Little Worry Monster” from air-dry clay! Creating a “Mini Worry Monster” is a fun and creative way to help kids manage anxiety and fears. This little monster acts as a friendly listener that children can “feed” their worries to. The idea is simple: when
Traditional Acoma pottery has been made in the Acoma Pueblo area of New Mexico for centuries. The pottery is easily recognized due to its thin walls and the intricate geometric designs painted on the exteriors. Eric Louis grew up in Acoma Pueblo learning how to make this type of pottery.
When you have the right pottery book, creating with clay can be freeing and amazing. You can create anything that you can imagine. However, it can be hard to understand how to do certain techniques correctly when you are first starting out. If you are learning at home or seeking
How teapots are made on a throwing wheel. Pottery made from Stoneware clay.Ronald Pothier is a potter from Quebec. Watch as he transforms a hunk of clay into a finished teapot.
In this video, Janis Wilson Hughes from Evolution Stoneware Pottery demonstrates how to make a spoon rest. Janis Wilson Hughes is a potter from Johnson
The Ceramic Artist, Paulus Berensohn What a beautiful insight into the mind of the ceramic artist, Paulus Berensohn. He was made an Honorary Member of
Teapots are a very traditional thing. They signify patience, sophistication and a deep amount of culture. One of the reasons is because teapots are simply so damn hard
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