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Crazing in pottery glaze is a network of very fine cracks that cover the glaze on a piece of ceramics.  Sometimes potters deliberately want to …

Making a clay vase is a fun project and they can become the centerpiece in a room.  These three clay vase ideas are easy to …

Nerikomi pottery is a particular way of working with colored clay to create striking patterns.  In this article, we will look at 3 simple ways …

The terms maiolica and majolica are often used to refer to the same thing.  And the word faience is sometimes used as an umbrella term …

Majolica pottery means different things to different people.  In this guide, we look at some of the different uses of the name Majolica, its history, …

Puzzle jugs are clever drinking vessels that have been made to confuse and entertain drinkers and party guests for centuries.  These charming curiosities have an …

Crazing looks like a very fine network of cracks in the glossy glazed surface of your ceramics.  If you run your finger over the fine …

Using lettering on my pottery is one of my favorite things.  Over the years, I have tried out various different letter stamps for clay, with …

Some air dry clay can look and feel a lot like regular pottery clay.  But do they behave in the same way, and can you …

Using clay that’s in good condition makes pottery making a lot easier.  To keep it in good shape it’s important to know how to store …

If you have bought some pottery clay you may be wondering whether it will go bad and if it has an expiration date. Well, the …

One of the most common names used to refer to someone who makes pottery is the word ‘potter’.  However, not everyone who makes pottery uses …