Crafts

Bowling balls can be decorative accents in your garden or on your patio if you transform them into mosaics with tiles, broken ceramics and mirrors. You can find used bowling balls at local yard...

Artwork can take the form of just about anything. Art is considered the creative ability for a person to express themselves. The elderly community has been known to produce some very impressive...

Raku techniques for pottery were first used in Japan and different versions have spread throughout the world. Western Raku techniques can result in beautiful and unpredictable patterns with...

Creating beautiful mosaic art pieces is a simple process, even for beginners. You can make mosaics with small glass tiles, bits of broken ceramics and glass cabochons. Your local craft store will...

There are several different types of paint that can be used for painting ceramics and they are all available in a wide variety of colors. You can use enamel paints, water-based ceramic paints or...

Ceramics are objects made of clay that is hardened by heat. The word ceramics can be traced back to keramos, the ancient Greek word that is translated to mean "pottery" or "potter." Clay forms...

Hand-painted cups, bowls and plates have existed since the time of the Egyptians. Many of us admire the beauty of hand-painted ceramics in an antique shop or a souvenir store. But did you know...

Transforming a plain concrete or terra-cotta birdbath into a mosaic work of art is a simple craft project that anyone with a little patience can complete. You can find all of the materials you...

Painting ceramics is similar to painting any surface, but there are several different styles, materials and techniques to consider. If you are a good artist, ceramics can be painted freehand;...

Mosaic art is an expression of beauty through small colorful tiles and broken ceramics. Basic mosaic craft techniques include applying adhesive to the surface of your project and pressing in the...

Your ceramics group is ready to produce its first show, and it's going to be a wonderful occasion. The only remaining problem is how to create backdrops that will show off the group's creations at...

Cloth napkins and special napkin holders that match your table decor are still the perfect final touch to your holiday (or other special occasion) meal. Although you can make napkin holders out of...

When painting ceramics, you can use different types of paint. There are different companies that supply paints for your ceramics. Depending on the look you want to achieve, certain paints can be...

Remove excess clay from salsa bowl before removing it from pottery wheel. Clean pottery wheel splash guard after separating bowl as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When placing small clay bowls inside of large one, try out different positions. Learn how to attach two small salsa bowl to a larger one as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics...

Smooth out clay before ribbing the pottery bowl. Compress clay for a salsa bowl as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When creating ribs for a clay pottery bowl, push rib tool all the way through the potter's wheel. Throw a clay salsa bowl using the tips in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Keep clay bowl centered during pottery throwing process. Learn how to center a large clay bowl in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When throwing a clay bowl, decide width of bowl when there is still plenty of clay left to work with. Learn how to plunge a clay bowl in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When throwing clay bowls, use sponge to keep clay damp. Wet clay before pulling out the sides as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Pull clay to edge of the bat when throwing a pottery bowl. Find out how to attach clay the pottery wheel bat in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Cut clay off the bat when compressing the bottom of a pottery bowl. Learn how to compress the bottom of a clay bowl in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Compressing clay helps to prevent cracks. Learn more tips for firing pottery in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Wet clay while shaping it into pottery bowl. Pinch clay to get the right bowl shape as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When shaping a clay salsa bowl, pinch the rim into desired shape. Keep bowl rim wet when pinching it as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Trim clay pottery salsa bowl while still on the pottery wheel. Clean off the bottom of a bowl before trimming it as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Wedge clay for a salsa bowl before putting it on a pottery wheel. Begin a pottery project by preparing the clay as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Pottery tools include sponges, ribs and the needle tool. Get pottery tools ready for a clay bowl project by following the tips in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Push clay to center of the pottery wheel before throwing a salsa bowl. Find out how to prepare clay for a pottery wheel with the tips in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Before throwing a clay bowl, make sure to get all of the air out of the clay. Center clay on a pottery wheel with the free tips in this pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

When throwing a clay bowl, don't worry about perfection. Learn how to throw a small salsa bowl as demonstrated in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Leave clay salsa bowl on pottery wheel when trimming it. Trim a salsa pottery bowl by using the tips in this free pottery lesson from a ceramics expert.

Potters make sure their hands are dry before removing clay off of the hump. Learn how to remove a clay pot off the hump on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.

Potters pull a handle or hanger for a clay flower pot until the width is consistent throughout the hanger. Learn how to prepare to attach handles on a clay flower pot in this free ceramics video.

Potters use the scratch and slip method to attach clay hangers to clay flower pots. Learn how to attach handles to a clay flower pot in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay eliminates air bubbles in the clay. Learn how to center and wedge clay on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.

Potters open clay on the pottery wheel using both thumbs. Learn how to open clay on the pottery wheel in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay for a ceramic lantern creates a consistent clay body without air bubbles. Learn how to wedge clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay on the wheel for a ceramic lantern centers the clay and eliminates inconsistencies. Learn about wedging clay on the wheel with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Use a thumb plunge technique for a ceramic lantern to form a hole in the center of the clay. Learn the thumb plunge technique with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Shape a ceramic lantern with rib tools and sponges. Learn how to shape a lantern with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Use a rib tool for a ceramic lantern to smooth and dry the surface. Learn how to use a rib tool with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Decorating a ceramic lantern personalizes the piece. Learn how to decorate a lantern with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Adding holes to a ceramic lantern allows light to sift through. Learn how to add holes to a lantern with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Cleaning up a ceramic lantern produces a polished finished product. Learn how to clean up a lantern with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Final presentation of a tall ceramic planter can express personality and individuality. Get presentation ideas for a ceramic planter with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Wedging clay for a tall ceramic planter will eliminate air bubbles and inconsistencies in the clay. Learn how to wedge clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

Check the clay for a tall ceramic planter by slicing the wedged clay with a wire tool. Learn how to check your wedged clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.

For a tall ceramic planter, plunge your thumb into the center of the clay to create the opening for your pot. Learn how to use a thumb plunge technique with tips from a master potter in this free...

Compressing clay for a tall ceramic planter will form a solid and sturdy base that will not crack. Learn how to compress clay with tips from a master potter in this free ceramics video.