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
Whenever we talk about pottery made from clay we often come across the term pit-firing of pottery. What exactly is pit firing of pottery? We will try to answer this question over the next few lines. We also will try to get the right answer to the question if it is possible to glaze pit-fired pottery. What exactly is … Read more
Answer: Because a kiln is a thermally insulated chamber that reaches over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and you need this kind of heat to properly bake clay. Surely you have heard about pottery making. If you aren’t familiar with it, then you have probably seen one as a decoration in a mall, a restaurant, museum, and … Read more
Clay is not just clay. Anyone who ever worked with clay will confirm that. Today we look at two types of clay and ask: what is the difference between earthenware clay and stoneware clay? To answer this we will have an in depth exiting look at differences and similarities between the two types of clay … Read more
