A simple project such as a cappuccino mug is a great way for beginning potters to learn the basics of throwing and creating handles. Once you learn the basics of preparing and handling clay and working the wheel, challenge your skills to make a ... more »
Throwing a pot, or making a clay pot with a pottery wheel, is not as easy as it looks. However, experienced potters often claim that the experience is meditative and satisfying. If you are a beginner, a simple pot is a good place to start... more »
Mohammed Bah Abba, from Northern Nigeria, developed a pot in pot cooling system that keeps food fresh even in a desert environment. This type of refrigerator is popular in hot, dry climates and doesn't require electricity. You can make a simple ... more »
A double-walled clay pottery vessel is an intermediate project that takes time and careful work. You can serve tea to your friends with something you created that is beautiful and elegant. Follow the directions below to make your own ... more »
Polymer clay is a wonderfully flexible substance. It can be used to make a variety of fun and creative items. Beads are one of the beautiful ways you can express yourself with polymer clay... more »
No matter what sort of polymer clay bowl you make, it needs a base. Clay bowl bases are easy to make by flattening a piece of clay and adding some coils to it. The base can match the color of your bowl or act as a contrasting piece on the bowl... more »
Any rounded shape is good for a polymer clay bowl mold. The best molds are molds made from oven safe materials, such as glass or metal. You can also use your thumb to create a rough bowl shape, that you can sand down into a smoother, rounded shape... more »
Teapots require much practice and skill to make, especially if you want one that looks good and actually works. This general overview of how to make a porcelain teapot assumes that you know the basics of creating pottery, such as how to select ... more »
There are many uses for a small clay pot, but one of the most fun is to transform it into an angel. Just follow the steps below and your clay pot will turn into a fun and creative pottery angel... more »
A handmade piggy bank makes a cute, personalized gift for children and friends. You'll need a basic understanding of wheel throwing techniques and clay construction to do this project (or at least some time to practice). The banks are easily ... more »
Trinket boxes are great for hiding treasures or as gift boxes. Some people collect them for decorative pieces. Trinket boxes are a way to store special items that you want to have a perfect place for. Most trinket boxes are made of wood, ... more »
Cane decorations are layered logs of polymer clay with a design running through the middle. You can roll the canes into any shape you want for jewelry or other clay projects. When making canes for a polymer clay bowl, you can add the canes to a ... more »
Whether you're making a plaster imprint of your pregnant belly or you're a serious artist working on a sculpture, the first step in any plaster casting is making the actual plaster. You can pick up the plaster at any hardware store and even some ... more »
Ceramic owls are a terrific craft project fpr older kids, and the result is a ceramic replica of the majestic great horned owl, suitable for hanging. This craft project isn’t only a great art lesson, but also creates a perfect opportunity to talk ... more »
You can use clay pots of various sizes along with some common craft supplies to make clay pot animals. You can embellish these creations and paint them in bright, eye-catching colors. To complete this craft, you will need a hot glue gun, so make ... more »
Making decorative pottery means you don't have to worry about keeping your piece functional. Expressing your creativity is the primary goal. Use modeling clay, and then air- or oven-dry your work of art, instead of drying it in a kiln... more »
There are two different types of flower decorations you can make for polymer clay bowls. One is the flower cane, in which different strips of clay are rolled together to create a flower design on a round shape. The other is a free-standing ... more »
Horse hair pottery has become a fashionable trend in the world of ceramics. The technique is a simple process for the experienced potter who enjoys experimenting. The technique consists of using low-fire clay, which is burnished and then marked ... more »
There are two different types of flowers you can put on polymer clay bowls. One is a cane flower, made by rolling logs of clay and layering them. The other flower is the traditional petal flower, such as a rose... more »
Creating pottery on a wheel is a relaxing hobby that can result in beautiful, functional works of art. Plates, saucers, teacups and bowls can all be made using wheel techniques that look as natural or as sculpted as you'd like... more »
Pottery sinks are an elegant feature to add to a remodeled bathroom. Making the sink yourself allows you to shape the sink from a block of clay to the place where you brush your teeth. If you're willing to challenge yourself, make the best sink ... more »
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