Working with Pottery and Clay
If you are interested in pottery as a hobby or business, it will be important to know the different types of clay and their uses. Different types of clay will use different firing temperatures and techniques for finishing. The categories of pottery clay are common use clays, porcelain clay, fire clay, and ball clay. This article will explain each one. Common use clays are pottery clays used most commonly among artists. Common use clays include [...] Read more »
If you are exploring your pottery hobby or profession further, you will discover that there are materials in addition to mineral clay that are used for making projects. One of these materials is called Polymer clay. If you are interested in using this material for projects you will want to get to know the background and uses for Polymer clay. This article will explain the basics of polymer clay and help you to decide if [...] Read more »
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 »