Translated by Nick R You have probably heard about all the wonders of the Latin American country of Peru: gastronomy, music, culture, Machu Picchu, llamas… Yet, there is one more thing this country stands out for that you may not know: pottery, particularly in the production of Wari pottery. As we know that you love […]
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Translated by Nick R A lot has been said about the history of ceramics, particularly given that thousands of inventions have been made over time. However, nowadays a lot is ignored or unknown about all those creations and their meaning in each era. That is why today, we will share with you 11 of the
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Translated by Nick R Around the world, there are many towns and cities whose foundations lie in the ancient art of pottery. Pottery has shaped the history of different places all over the world for thousands of years and 11 towns and cities, in particular, have a pottery tradition that is still alive and strong
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Translated by Nick R Do you enjoy learning the history of ceramics, where it comes from, and how some techniques were born? Then you are in the right place because, in our blog, we like to share with you that history. Japanese ceramics is one of the oldest, and you will learn all about it
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Translated by Nick R Did you know that ceramic art has marked the history of Latin America over time? It sounds a little strange, but, actually, pottery is a significant indicator of how the region’s cultures have developed. With no potter’s wheel but very primitive kilns and the exhaustive search for raw materials to make
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Translated by Nick R It is not surprising that, apart from its gastronomy, landscapes, architecture, and culture, Europe also stands out when it comes to ceramics. In fact, some European countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany, France, and Holland are internationally recognized for their role in the history of artisanal ceramics and their remarkable creations
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Translated by Nick R If you are involved in the world of pottery, you will know that thanks to its history and years of tradition, there are several types of ceramics representative of cultures from all over the world. For instance, there are cultures called pre-Columbian, which are the ones that existed long before the
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What is contemporary ceramic? Contemporary ceramics is the evolution of traditional ceramics in harmony with man, technology and science. All pieces or objects of contemporary ceramics are characterized by their abstract shapes and designs. There is no exact place of origin for this art, but there is an exact time of origin for contemporary ceramics.
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Did you know that we could learn about the development of an entire culture from a simple piece of pottery? It is the same with Greek culture, which ceramics brings us closer to thanks to its knowledge of art and its way of capturing history. In what year did ceramics come to Greece? Thanks to
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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
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