Lathes, kilns, brushes, clays, cutters… Sounds complicated, right? But it is not, here you can find all about it and answer all your questions about the tools and materials you should use to make ceramics.
There are endless ways to decorate ceramics! We use different techniques and materials to give our pieces the personal style we want. What are ceramic engobes? Let’s start with the basics, defining ceramic glazes. A ceramic slip, also called “engobe”, is a material made from a mixture of clay and water and is used primarily […]
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We’ve all seen that ceramics experts sometimes use strange objects when modeling clay. Essentially, there are 7 tools that will be of great help to us when making pottery, namely: Wire cutters Sponges Scrapers Ribbons Hole punchers wooden modeling tools Ceramic sets Clay cutter/wire cutter Clay cutters usually consist of a wire or thread that
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One of the basic tools of a potter is the potter’s wheel. There are many different potter’s wheels available today and it can be difficult to choose. Brief history of the potter’s wheel Although the date and location are not confirmed, the potter’s wheel is believed to have been invented in Egypt around 3,000 BC.
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What is clay According to Oxford Languages, clay is an “earth composed of hydrated aluminum silicates; mixed with water it forms a very plastic material which hardens on firing”. “…clay is the most commonly used raw material for pottery”. Today there are many types of clay. In the past, crockery was mainly made from clay.
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Decorating ceramics is something very artistic. In this blog, you will find the best materials to use for painting your ceramics. To do this, we show the best methods, with the advantages and disadvantages also being explained. Most Common Problems First, we briefly explain the most common difficulties so that you can focus your attention
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What do you need for your workshop Before you get started in the world of ceramics, you need to get all the tools and think about a suitable room or workshop. We generally recommend choosing a large, quiet room. The work area should be well lit and ventilated as lighting is a fundamental part of
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