Fine Art

Black figure vases were a style of ancient Greek pottery. The images appeared as silhouettes with etched-in details against red clay. The technique of black figure vase painting originated in the...

Coiling is a technique where the clay is rolled into long ropes or coils and then it is layered one on top of another. It can be used for the most basic forms or can be used to create large...

Making a sculpture is as simple as picking up a piece of clay and giving it a shape. But experienced artists will tell you that experimenting with different methods and techniques will lead to the...

Making figures out of clay is a relaxing and rewarding hobby. Don't worry about modeling the figures for accuracy. Instead, concentrate on enjoying yourself.

Although there is no right or wrong way to produce a clay object, there are a few guidelines to clay use that must be followed in order to create objects that are kiln-ready.

The basics steps to making a tile our of clay; either with the Slab-rolled method, or the Slip-cast method.

Many sculptors are stumped when it comes to making expressive facial features and struggle to make literal translations. Here is one way of sculpting eyes so that your sculpture will draw in...

Sometimes those precious dolls will slip right out of your hand! Here is some help for the wounded.

Many people go into the wonderful world of sculpting oblivious to the fact that there are dangers involved like everything else in life. Be safe!

Lint and Dirt can be frustrating when you are trying your best to keep your sculpt clean. Follow these steps to keep your fairy's dirt and lint levels low.

Here are a couple things to remember when selecting a polymer clay to start your OOAK art doll sculpting.

Clay pots are an art form as old as civilization itself. They were used for cooking, carrying water, storage and to add aesthetic beauty to a home for centuries past, and the same hold true today.

Learn what the finished product of your clay tile table project should look like, in this free ceramics video.

Learn how to add detail to your clay tile design, in this free ceramics video.

Learn how to smooth out the detail on your clay for a mosaic table project, in this free ceramics video tutorial.

Learn how to glaze clay tile for a clay tile table, in this free ceramics video tutorial.

Learn how to trace a design on clay for a clay tile mosaic table, in this free ceramics video tutorial.

Learn how to cut out the design in clay tile in order to make an artistic clay tile table, in this free ceramics video.

Learn how to smooth the edges of clay tile for a mosaic table, in this free ceramics video.

Tortoise shell is a popular horn coating for glasses, combs, umbrella handles, jewelry and many other objects, but you can make your own animal-friendly version of tortoise shell using a few...

Polymer clay is a pliable clay-like material used to make unique arts and crafts. By combining different colors and varieties of polymer clay, you can create different looks and textures. Learning...

Adding foil elements to your polymer clay project adds beautiful metallic qualities to jewelry, beads and other projects. Using foil in your project creates eye-catching detail that can mimic...

Making faux ivory with polymer clay is an easy craft that will open up whole new avenues for your creativity. You can mold the faux ivory into horns, bones or beads for jewelry. By layering...

The ancient art of clay art is still stunning in every sense, and seed ornaments on crafts add texture and an exquisite outlook.