Clay is one of the most common minerals and is mainly found on or near the surface of the Earth. Nearly all civilizations have used it to make pots, bricks and tablets. Clay is com...
There are over thirty types of clay, but in pottery these types are divided into the three main classes of earthenware clay bodies, mid-fire stoneware clay bodies and high-fire sto...
Clay soil is composed of tiny particles that are hard and able to become easily compacted. This compaction makes it difficult to plant or even shovel within the soil. Clay soil can...
Whether you’re dreaming of making mind-blowing, abstract wood art sculptures or you want to use clay to create something classic and representational, it’s important to have the ri...
Also known as a clay triangle, a pipeclay triangle serves as a supporting structure for items being heated on a Bunsen burner or other open flame heat source in a laboratory settin...
Clay can be found virtually everywhere in the world. However, many regions in the world produce large quantities of specific types of clay. Brazil, the United Kingdom and the Unite...
Ceramics are sculptured pieces crafted from clay and then hardened by heat. While a pottery making class is a way to get started in this art form, according to The Little Pot Compa...
There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee, especially when you’re drinking it out of your own custom ceramic coffee mug. Ceramics classes can teach you how to make creations with a...
A pottery kiln is a type of oven that heats to a temperature high enough to harden clay. Kiln size varies, with small kilns plug into a 120-volt electrical outlet, making them conv...
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