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Majolica, or maiolica, is a type of ornately decorated tin-glazed pottery that was made in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries. The word "majolica" is also applied to pottery made in...

Whether you're new to glazing or have been doing it for years, there are always ways to perfect your glazing technique. Even when glazing seems to have gone wrong, you can often fix the problems...

While pottery can be created using a variety of methods and techniques, including hand building, coil building and mold-rendered, what people think of most often when they think of pottery are...

Creating your own pottery can be a nice artistic release from the stresses of a typical day. Usually, when you finish creating and sculpting your pottery you paint it with a gloss and fire it in a...

When pottery breaks, epoxy is often the best material to use to repair it. It hardens relatively quickly and is easy to apply to separate pieces of broken pottery.

Germany is internationally known for its traditional salt-glazed beer steins and jugs, elegant Meissen porcelain dishes and figurines and Hummel porcelain figurines. More recently, West German...

Legend has it that horsehair pottery was created accidentally when long hair strands from a Native American woman, who was removing a piece of pottery from a hot kiln, fell onto the pot, leaving...

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...

Native American Indian pottery is handmade artwork produced by Native Americans. There are modern pieces of Native American Indian pottery in circulation as well as ceramics that pre-date the...

Talavera is a variety of fine ceramic pottery. Though the style gets its name from Talavera de la Reina, Spain, it is also made in and strongly associated with Pueblo, Mexico, where the technique...

Mexico abounds with a variety of arts and crafts. Some of the art is influenced by the Meso American period of their history with Aztec and Mayan design. In others, you see the strong Christian...

Archaeologists can use relics like pottery to reconstruct elements of Greek culture including daily life, dress and creative expression. Pottery in Greece dates as far back as 1100 BC, thriving in...

Pottery making is a way to simultaneously engage in a creative outlet, produce a unique piece of art and reduce stress. While the thought of starting a pottery project may seem overwhelming...

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,...

this article will tell you how to make pottery using coils of clay.

Creating pottery is unique almost by default. Each artist's hands are different and this subtle difference allows them to shape the clay in new and exciting ways. Clay pottery gifts are special to...

Talavera pottery is a high-quality earthenware style of Mexican-Spanish pottery that utilizes vibrant colors and intricately detailed patterns. Talavera pieces are known for their bold and...

Native American pottery of the past and present is beautiful in design and craftsmanship. It has been and continues to be influential to contemporary pottery. Coming from a long tradition, Native...

Moorcroft pottery began its life in 1897. Moorcroft designs fall into very distinct groups: those created by its founder; designs by the family after the founder's death; those created from 1984...

E. Hull Pottery was founded in 1905 in Crooksville, Ohio, by Addis Emmet Hull. Initially producing only stoneware, Hull Pottery expanded production in 1907 to include blended glaze planters and...

Majolica is a type of pottery made popular in England in the 19th century, in recognition of pottery made in Italy during the Renaissance. The term is now used to describe ceramic pottery with...

The phrase "primitive pottery" refers to two art-forms. The first is a sheep-to-shawl process that begins with locating, digging, and tempering local clay to turn it into simple pots and dishes....

The oldest pottery found to date is dated from 15,400 to 18,300 B.C. But the use of a kiln is much more difficult to date. Pit-firing appears to be the first use of a kiln-like structure. Pottery...

Moorcroft pottery has been inspiring and intriguing many for more than 100 years. It is a unique and special type of pottery that began in the late 1800s and is still cherished today. With its...

Clay as a medium has a long history: It has been used for thousands of years to build homes with mud bricks and to make pots, utensils, ornaments and religious figurines. These figurines are still...

While artwork is beautiful to look at, artisans seek to merge aesthetic beauty with utility. Throughout the centuries, professionals and amateurs alike have taken clay from the earth and...

Modern kilns are thermally insulated chambers that heat their contents to thousands of degrees on a timer. The kilns range in size from compact and discrete to as large as a walk-in closet. Most...

Pottery is an ancient art. The oldest known pots date back to Japan approximately 10,000 B.C. The concept of clay-made vessels sprung up in cultures when a society transitioned from a nomadic...

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848--1933) was an American artist and interior designer. In the 1890s he started creating stained glass. He opened his own glass foundry when he was unable to find the...

Identification marks, usually found on the bottom of pottery, can tell you many things. A mark may identify the artist, the company that made the piece, the pattern, the country of origin or the...

Mexican pottery clay is a special type of clay with a reddish-brown hue that can be purchased in art and craft stores. This type of clay is different than other types of clay in that it doesn't...

Firing up a ceramic kiln is an age-old tradition and method of creating beautiful pottery and glasswork. It must be done very carefully, following many safety precautions, as a kiln's temperatures...

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...

If you love to create works of art,then you will be interested in mosaic.You can make beautiful pieces,for home or to sell.Mosaics also make a great addition to any garden. During the course of...

Inspiration is easy to find, because it is all around in everything you see. Like inspiration for a song can be found in a funny moment with your best friend, or a scene you might like to paint...

Painting is an artistic outlet anyone can enjoy. Some people are born with natural talent in this medium. However, you do not have to be innately skilled to paint lovely nature scenes. You can...

Molding clay comes in a plethora of types, colors and styles. It can be bought pre-made or made using very few ingredients. Molding clay has been used to make small or large sculptures, business...

The Apache homeland in the American Southwest is the site of natural deposits of clay laced with mica, which give Apache pottery its beauty and durability. The craft of Apache pottery waned, in...

The Wichita Indians originated from the area that is now northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. As European populations spread over North America, the Wichita moved north to Kansas, and the city of...

The Caddo Indians of the Southern Plains who lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Lousiana, and Arkansas, have developed distinctive art forms over the years. Although the Caddos are well known for their...

You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy designing and painting your own pottery. Visiting a do-it-yourself clay art studio is a good way to hone your creativity while you make a...

Plates or pottery can be used to make mosaic tiles if you break them up. Learn how to break plates for a mosaic tiled hand mirror in this free crafting video.

A knob is a great and useful addition for any multi-piece clay pottery form. Learn to create and attach your own knob to your clay bowl with tips from a pottery expert in this free craft video.

It's important to wet the edges of your multi-piece clay pottery form before attempting to connect your pieces. Learn to attach the pieces of you bowl with tips from a pottery expert in this free...

It's important to be gentle when attaching the pieces of your pottery bowl. Learn to connect the pieces of your bowl with tips from a pottery expert in this free craft video.

Throwing the neck of your multi-piece clay pottery form serves as a great addition to your bowl. Learn to throw the neck of your clay bowl correctly with tips from a pottery expert in this free...

Pulling the walls of your multi-piece clay pottery form is a great way to shape your bowl. Learn to pull the walls of your bowl correctly with tips from a pottery expert in this free craft video.

Pulling the top of your multi-piece clay pottery form is an important step for finishing your bowl. Learn how to create the top of your bowl the right way with tips from a pottery expert in this...

Potter ribs are generally used in pottery to mold and shape the form of clay. Learn to finish the top of your bowl correctly with tips from a pottery expert in this free craft video.

Pulling the handle will help produce a flowing curve that's excellent to add to your multi-piece clay pottery form. Learn to pull the handle of your clay form with tips from a pottery expert in...