Would you like to make your own ceramic pot or plate but don’t know how? Here you will learn how to make many pottery pieces. You will also learn how to make your own clay and how to decorate it for your personal style.
Make cups with a potter’s wheel We will start with the first method, in which many potters and ceramists are experts. This technique is the most difficult because it requires a very good command of the potter’s wheel. If you are not already an expert in this field, do not worry, we have two ideal […]
Ceramic Mugs – 3 DIY Instructions Read More »
There’s nothing quite like making something with your own hands and saving money in the process, right? If you are planning to make a figurine or piece out of clay, I have good news for you. There is an easy, quick and inexpensive way to make clay yourself. What can we use homemade clay for?
Make Clay Yourself in 7 Steps Read More »
Types of ceramic plates There are many different types of ceramic plates in terms of size, shape, and design, and each one has a specific function. For this reason, when buying dinnerware, there is a choice of plates of different sizes and not just a single example. There are large and flat dinner plates, deep
Make Ceramic Plates Yourself – Two Easy Instructions Read More »
There is no better introduction to pottery than making a pot. It is one of the most common objects made in pottery with many different shapes. How to make a simple planter To make a flower pot, you can use any available modeling techniques, that is, pinching, coiling, slab, lathing, and casting. If you are
Make Ceramic Pots Yourself – Two simple Instructions Read More »
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
Complete Guide to Ceramic Engobes Read More »
Pierced decoration Piercing is one of the coolest but also most difficult techniques out there. This technique involves making cuts or holes in the shape of figures on a clay object. Because it is a cutting technique, to decorate his pottery the potter must be very careful, precise, and have an excellent hand to avoid
6 Decoration Techniques to Be a Ceramic Professional Read More »
Have you ever wondered how to create unique and detailed designs on ceramic plates, mugs, or vases? There are numerous ways to decorate pieces. You can work with colors, glazes, and textures, as well as with different materials such as sponges, patterns, or figures by drawing directly on the ceramic. Despite all these options, there
Making Stencils for Decorating Ceramics – 4 Ways Read More »
“Drying the clay is the easiest part of making a ceramic piece!” Wrong, drying the clay is one of the most important parts of the whole production process and in this blog you will learn why it is so important and what different types of drying can help you . The importance of drying One
Drying Ceramic Pieces – 9 Useful Tips Read More »
Recommendation of materials Below we explain different materials to apply these techniques to your pieces. Engobes Ceramic engobes are both a material and a decorative technique. This material is made by mixing clay with dye oxide and water. In the end, its texture resembles that of a paint, which makes it ideal for decorating ceramics.
Raw clay decoration techniques Read More »
Impressing with stamp technique To carry out the stamping technique, you need a stamp with a fine or blunt tip. Once you own this tool, all you have to do is follow these simple steps: When the piece is just being modeled and the clay is still fresh, take the stamp and gently, but at
10 Ancient Pottery Decorative Techniques to Try Read More »
