Art Supplies

There are two basic reasons why you might want to make your own pottery clay and slip. First, in rural areas, it may be a long drive to the city to get it. Second, in large production runs,...

Precious metal clay (PMC) is used to make jewelry and unique handcrafted decorations. Gold and silver clay can be molded and sculpted just like any other kind of art clay, and can be used to make...

Explore the various ways clay is used in art. Check out traditional earthenware. Clay can be hand-built or wheel-thrown, and precious metal clay or polymer clay can be used to create fashionable...

Ever get frustrated when working on a sculpt and it seems like your clay just turns into marshmellow cream? Here's your solution.

If you are an OOAK doll sculptor you like to take a break every now and then from the stress of perfecting a sculpt and just have a little fun! That's where goblins come in! Here is a fairly...

There are a lot of recipes that will tell you how to make clay. However, this recipe for how to make clay is by far one of the best ones that I have found because it provides a consistency that...

Working with clay pottery in a kiln must be completed very carefully with many safety precautions. Firing clay pottery is the most common activity that a kiln is used for, whether it is electric...

Molding or modeling clay is a substance made from a combination of liquid and dry ingredients. The particular combination makes a substance that will hold the shape in which it is formed. Some...

Buying art supplies for projects does not need to be a frustrating endeavor. You can shop for supplies at most any craft store chain such as Hobby Lobby, Michael's or Jo Ann's. They all stock a...

Super easy recipe to make your own cornstarch clay. Cornstarch clay hardens to a nice, smooth surface. Wonderful for children's art projects that would be painted once dry.

This is a great homemade clay recipe that is ideal for children's art projects.

Whether you are a professional artist or a fun-loving amateur, modeling clay projects are a fun way to spend your spare time. Clay is malleable and easy to work with. It can be a great project to...

It just came to me in my memory, and that was Creative Development and it was such a beautiful class... I will teach a few tricks from that class that you may pass on to others...

Wedging clay is the first step in preparing it to throw on the wheel. This method of wedging clay creates a cone-shaped piece of clay that is perfect for throwing on the wheel and even hand...

Art supplies are great to have around the house for school projects, crafts or hobbies. However, if not properly maintained, these supplies can become dried out and messy. Artist supplies like oil...