Humans have been using clay to make objects, such as pottery and jewellery, for many thousands of years. Clay is a versatile substance that’s incredibly easy to work with and can be used to make a broad range of practical and aesthetic items. It’s a great hobby to get into, especially for those that have …
The arts are often thought to be reserved to only those who have a particular knack for creating beautiful pieces – those who are good at painting, drawing, creating sculptures, and so on. However, art, and pottery more specifically, is for everyone. That which you produce, and the subjective quality thereof, has nothing to do …
The wonderful art of pottery is not for everyone, but if you have the pottery bug and you are feeling the itch to take up pottery as a hobby then keep reading. When starting pottery as a new hobby, it can be a bit overwhelming.
Like any hobby or line of career, pottery means having to start from the ground up and learn some valuable lessons along the way. There are very few people that are able to simply dive right in without making any errors, and it can take years of practice and experimentation before creating products that are …
From golden sarcophagi and intricate paintings, to new marvels uncovered beneath the blowing desert sands, a look at Egypt’s past reveals the work of incredible artisans and architects that lingers on, and amazes mankind to this day. Which makes it unsurprising to discover that the humble pottery of Egypt has a long and varied history …
When we’re deciding on a career to pursue, it usually makes the most sense to follow something that we’re passionate about. This allows us to use our creative skills and designs to earn a bit of money on the side, with the hope of ultimately turning that passion into something that we can live off. …
Pottery is a brilliant hobby that just about anyone in the world can pick and get started on. Spending countless hours learning how to make the perfect bowl, plate, or vase, can eventually lead the artist down the road of selling their pottery. Starting a small pottery business means either taking custom commissions or making …
Whether you’re making use of melted wax, wax emulsions, or wax resists, they all serve a variety of purposes when creating ceramics and pottery. If you’re not a particularly experienced potter or ceramicist, you may be wondering what on earth the relationship between the two is, but the purpose is to keep liquids from adhering …
Despite being one of the oldest professions in the world, pottery making is still a highly valued skill in a world that’s constantly looking to the past for solutions to many of today’s problems. There has, in fact, never been a better time to begin a business in pottery thanks to the wide reach of …
There are many different types of kilns that are used for ceramic arts. There are two types of kilns, the continuous or tunnel kiln and the periodic or intermittent kiln. Continuous kilns are continuously firing and are never cool. The items that are to be fired are placed into cars and then slowly move through …