Using Stamps to Texture Ceramics
Just imagine a beautifully crafted ceramic dragon complete with scales all down its body. Picture a colorful ceramic rainbow and a pot of leprechaun gold...
To Throw or Hand Mold
Ceramic pots are often made on a potter's wheel. This is a fast and easy method to make round items from clay. Other artists prefer...
Textured Ceramic Art
Many people think of ceramics as beautifully decorated vases or dishes that have a colorful pattern and a smooth finish. While this describes many beautiful...
The Process of Making Textured Ceramic Pieces
Adding texture to a ceramic piece must be done once the clay is relatively dry, but it does not need to dry completely. A variety...
Learning to Create Glazes
In nearly every market there are always businesses that can supply customers with whatever they need, but the cost can be prohibitive. For those who...
Ceramics in Museums
Famous museums are generally known for their fine art paintings. Renoir, Van Gogh and Monet are just a few of the artists whose canvases grace...
Adding Objects to Ceramics
Ceramics are fired in a kiln at high temperature. This is one reason that most artists do not add items to their ceramic pieces. Objects...
Creating Simple Clay Sculptures
The world is full of objects, and creating them often takes someone who has mastered the art of sculpting. For students in school, clay is...
Finishing Textured Ceramics
The beauty and creativity of textured ceramics gives the artist an unparalleled opportunity to make a stunning creation. It is therefore an important step to...
