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What Is Paper Clay? A Beginner’s Guide to When and How to Use It

If you’re new to working with clay, you might have heard the term paper clay and wondered what makes it different from regular clay. Whether you’re hand-building, sculpting, or repairing …

Ceramics / Decorating / Education / Slab building

How to Make and Use Emulsion Silkscreen Stencils on Ceramics: A Complete Guide

Creating intricate designs on ceramics can elevate your pottery projects to the next level. One of the best ways to achieve detailed, repeatable designs is by using Emulsion Silkscreen Stencils. …

Ceramics / Decorating / Education / Hand Building

How to Build with your Underglazed Slab

How to Build with Your Underglazed Slab: A Step-by-Step Guide for Applying Heat Transfer Silkscreen Stencils and One Time Underglaze Transfers Adding intricate designs to pottery can be a challenging …

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How to Mix Plaster for Mold Making: A Step-by-Step Guide for Ceramic Artists

Creating plaster molds is an essential part of the ceramic-making process. To ensure your mold is durable and effective, it’s important to mix the plaster correctly. In this article, we’ll …

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Essential Supplies and Step-by-Step Guide for Creating a Clay Disc Roller

If you’re a ceramic artist or enthusiast, creating your own tools can enhance your projects and give your work a unique touch. One such tool is a clay disc roller, …

Ceramics / Beginner handbuilding / Coil building / Education / Hand Building / Wheel Throwing

Middle of the Road: Cross between handbuilt and pulled handle

Crafting a handle for your ceramic pieces, whether it’s a mug, pitcher, or teapot, requires a blend of technique and patience. This guide will walk you through the process of …

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How to Make a Handbuilt Handle for Your Ceramic Creations: Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a well-crafted handle for your ceramic pieces, whether it’s a mug, pitcher, or teapot, can elevate the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your work. Handbuilding a handle allows you …

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How to Spiral Wedge Clay: A Step-by-Step Guide

Spiral wedging is an essential technique in ceramics used to prepare clay before wheel throwing or handbuilding. Proper wedging helps remove air bubbles, align clay particles, and ensure the clay …

Ceramics / Beginner handbuilding / Education / Hand Building / Wheel Throwing

How to Ram’s Head Wedge: A Step-by-Step Guide for Potters

Ram’s head wedging is one of the most popular techniques used by potters to prepare clay for wheel throwing or handbuilding. This method effectively removes air bubbles, evens out moisture …

Ceramics / Beginner handbuilding / Coil building / Hand Building / Slab building / Wheel Throwing

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Type Wheel Handbuilding Slipcasting 1. Beads X 2. Jewelry X X 3. Ornaments X X X 4. Plate X X 5. Bowl X X X 6. Ice Cream Bowl X …

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