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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 …

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 …

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 …

One of the joys of pottery is that it’s a chance to get your hands dirty.  But you don’t want to look like you’ve been …

If you are starting out making pottery, it really helps to have a selection of essential pottery tools.  You have probably noticed that you can …

Rookwood pottery is one of the most iconic brands of the American Art pottery movement.  It is loved by many, but how much is Rookwood …