The origin of the traditional pottery wheel remains a matter of debate in some circles, but most agree it first appeared in the Sumerian civilization in 4000 BC. Sumeria exists in modern-day southern Iraq. Its invention brought about a revolution in society, as cities could…

The invention of the Pottery Wheel marked the beginning of a new process in pottery making. The potter placed a lump of clay on the wheel and squeezed, lifted, and shaped it. Potters could now make pots much faster than before. That begs the question…

Ever wondered if you can mix different pottery clays? Maybe you have run low on Clay and only have enough if you mix the two clays together. Can you do this without a problem? Yes, Pottery clay can be mixed. And, in fact, Potters often mix different…

Raku pottery was traditionally made by firing the pottery in an open kiln. It has become popular worldwide and is now produced in many countries, including America. Raku pottery refers to kiln firings that heat up much faster than Kiln firings. The potter removes the…

Bisque Firing is one of the first terms you hear in pottery classes or the studio because it’s one of the most important steps in the pottery-making process. The purpose of bisque firing is to transform fragile greenware into a porous and durable ceramic state,…

Two basic methods for artistic clay creations exist: Wheel Throwing and Hand Building. You can create everything from creative coffee mugs to ornate flower pots, but before you start, you have to choose a technique. Throwing has its own advantages, as does hand-building. In this…