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

At the invention of the Pottery Wheel, a new process of pottery making began. 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 of where…

Ever wondered if you can mix different pottery clay? 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? Can pottery clay be mixed? Yes, you can mix pottery clay, and…

Perhaps you heard a friend or coworker refer to Raku pottery and thought to yourself, “What is that?” Should I add this to my own pottery? Let’s have a look at Raku pottery and where it came from. What is raku pottery? Raku pottery refers to…

When it comes to pottery making, one of the most important steps is clay firing; this process changes the state of the clay and turns it into ceramic. In most cases, the firing process is in two stages: bisque firing and glaze firing. The first…

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 unique advantages, as does hand building. In…

Maybe you have a box of Clay that someone gave you five years ago and wonder if the Clay has an expiration date. You’d like to make some pottery, but you don’t want to waste your time if that Clay has expired. Does pottery Clay…

Pottery, just like any form of art, does not have a specific set of rules. Creativity knows no bounds, and you can never go wrong with your creation. However, it does not mean that you can just go ahead and craft whatever you like. You…