Ceramics

Learning to Create Glazes

In nearly every market there are always businesses that can supply customers with whatever they need, but the cost can be prohibitive. For those who...

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Textured Ceramic Art

Many people think of ceramics as beautifully decorated vases or dishes that have a colourful pattern and a smooth finish. While this describes many beautiful...

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Using Stamps to Texture Ceramics

Just imagine a beautifully crafted ceramic dragon complete with scales all down its body. Picture a colorful ceramic rainbow and a pot of leprechaun gold...

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Ceramics in Museums

Famous museums are generally known for their fine art paintings. Renoir, Van Gogh and Monet are just a few of the artists whose canvases grace...

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To Throw or Hand Mold

Ceramic pots are often made on a potter's wheel. This is a fast and easy method to make round items from clay. Other artists prefer...

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Creating Simple Clay Sculptures

The world is full of objects, and creating them often takes someone who has mastered the art of sculpting. For students in school, clay is...

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Adding Objects to Ceramics

Ceramics are fired in a kiln at high temperature. This is one reason that most artists do not add items to their ceramic pieces. Objects...

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Finishing Textured Ceramics

The beauty and creativity of textured ceramics gives the artist an unparalleled opportunity to make a stunning creation. It is therefore an important step to...

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The Process of Making Textured Ceramic Pieces

Adding texture to a ceramic piece must be done once the clay is relatively dry, but it does not need to dry completely. A variety...