When making pottery there will be some shapes and designs that cannot be made with a pottery wheel or design tools. When an artist wants to make these shapes of designs they often employ the use of clay molds or pottery molds. These molds can help to produce several identical pieces or pieces with even texture. If you want to start using clay molds, itll be important to familiarize yourself with the type of molds [...] Read more »
Ceramic Decals Add Beautiful Designs
In the mid-1870s, decorating ceramic pieces became a craze among artists and customers. Many of the beautiful designs seen on fine china and pottery were made using ceramic paint and ceramic decals. The process of using ceramic decals was invented in 1865 by Simon Ravenet, and was originally referred to as decalcomania. When you develop your pottery skills, you may want to use ceramic decals in your projects. This article will explain how the ceramic [...] Read more »
Buying A Pottery Wheel Of Your Own
After you have explored classes in pottery design, you may want to take your skills into your home by buying a pottery wheel. Choosing to invest in a pottery wheel is not something that should be taken lightly. Pottery wheels are expensive, so its wise to make sure you will be using it for the long haul. Once you have decided to invest in a pottery wheel, you will want to consider pottery wheel type, [...] Read more »
Things to Consider When Buying A Pottery Kiln
When you begin to master pottery as a profession or hobby, you may want to start finishing more of your own clay art at home. To complete your projects from start to finish you will need a pottery kiln. The pottery kiln fires or bakes your clay after it has been formed, dried, and glazed. When purchasing a pottery kiln you will want to consider what you will be using it for, size of the [...] Read more »
The Uses of Bisque Pottery
There are many different types of pottery to explore when you begin a pottery hobby. Sometimes enthusiasts first get involved in pottery by going to a studio where you can choose an already fired piece of pottery to paint, glaze, and finish. What you may not know, is that these studios often use a type of pottery piece called bisque pottery as items for customers to paint. This article will explain the background and [...] Read more »