You may have heard that you can’t put pottery in the microwave. But how do microwaves work? Microwaves are just electromagnetic waves, and they don’t care what is between them and their target. They will heat anything they can get close to. The problem with putting pottery in a microwave is not the microwaves but … Read more
A one-time Glazing and Fire may not always provide the intended effect. The color may be too dull, the texture may be missing, or there may be too many faults. Another approach to add texture to earthenware is to reglaze it. Reglazing and refrying pottery can be done several times. Most ceramic glazes require 1-3 … Read more
Hmm, if you use oil instead of water in pottery clay, then it will turn into modeling clay. In sculptural projects, this modeling clay is widely used as the clay gets malleable day by day. Therefore, you can use this modeling clay in stop-motion animation filmmaking because this clay ensures flexibility so that you can … Read more
As far back as 18,000 years ago was when pottery was first developed. It was used as practical vessels for food, water, and storage. It would also be used for rituals and spiritual ceremonies and as the years went on, pottery would continuously evolve into eventually what it is today, an expression of art. And earthenware pottery … Read more
Producing pottery is fun, as you can create anything of interest. You could create bowls, plates, glasses, planters, and other appealing decorative items. You could even create some food-safe pottery products for serving. Don’t forget about how you can hand-paint items to produce unique designs. What you might not know about making pottery is that … Read more
While adding a glaze to a piece of pottery isn’t necessary, it is recommended. A glaze adds a sealant that creates a glass-like appearance and a shine to your pottery. It can make the pottery piece stain-resistant. Some pieces could also become food-safe when you add a proper glaze. But it might be tough for … Read more
Pottery is one of those fun hobbies that anyone can try. It’s fun, artistic and beneficial at all ages. Even if you don’t become a world famous sculptor it’s a joyful activity you can do by yourself, with your partner or with your kids. Take a class together or watch Youtube tutorials online! You can … Read more
A wood-burning stove can reach temperatures of at least 700 degrees Fahrenheit in many situations. But a kiln can get even hotter, as it can produce temperatures of at least 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. That disparity in temperatures might suggest that you cannot use a wood-burning stove as a kiln for pottery. But it is possible … Read more
Pottery-making even today is a fascinating skill and there are thousands of people who are simply overawed by it. The sight of the pottery wheel moving at different speeds as the deft hands and fingers convert wet and soft clay into amazing pottery items is simply mind-boggling for many of us. Today pottery making continues to be … Read more
There is no doubt that pottery making is an art. It has been around for thousands of years. According to some estimates, the first forms of pottery making must have taken place somewhere around 29,000 BC. The first potteries were made for utilitarian purposes. Clay cups and pots were used for eating, drinking, cooking and … Read more
