Clay

When you’re thinking about getting into pottery, a healthy knowledge of clay and the different types out there can be incredibly beneficial to your project. The type of clay you buy and begin to work with will determine what your end project will look like. This article will go through the different things you should … Read more

Modeling clay provides a wonderful path to sensory play for younger kids. It also helps them develop their fine motor skills and gain perspective on the world. For older children, it helps to spark their creativity and teaches patients, perseverance, and the joy of self-expression. Perhaps that is why so many of us never really outgrow … Read more

Are you wanting to preserve your little one’s hand and footprints as a keepsake? If you are then you are reading the right article. In this article, we will list our favorite clays for making handprint and footprint impressions in clay. We will also offer some tips on what to look for in clay, and … Read more

Polymer clay is one of the most popular types of clay art forms. It’s accessible, simple to use, and a lot of fun! It comes in a wide range of attractive colours that appeals to both children and adults. Moulding your polymer clay is very easy and enjoyable, but baking it is where many problems … Read more

Whether you are crafting pottery or just want to dress up your terra cotta planters, the first question you need to ask is what is the best paint to use. We once wondered the same thing and did quite a bit of research on the subject. To save you the time and trouble that we … Read more

If you’re interested in pottery and you want to get started in the world of clay, but you can’t afford a throwing wheel, nor do you know where to get your hands on one, then hand-building is just for you. With hand-building, you don’t need much. If you’re a novice and you don’t want to … Read more

Are you new to crafting with polymer clay and want to start out doing it right, or are an experienced clay worker that is tired of sore arms from rolling with a pin. In either case, a pasta machine is an ideal addition to your clay arsenal. Got no time to read? Here are our … Read more

If you are a novice new to making jewelry from polymer clay or an experienced craftsman not completely satisfied with the results they are getting, this article is for you. One of the hottest crafting trends around right now is creating jewelry from polymer clay. It is fairly easy to learn but, with practice, can … Read more

Air-dry clay behaves almost exactly like other pottery clay and is worked very similarly. This makes it ideal for experienced artisans to perfect their skills and novices to gain experience without the expense of firing works in a kiln.  Add in the fact that most are non-toxic and safe for kids to play with, and … Read more

In this article, we’ll explain exactly how to prep and paint your clay creation. Although it’s the easiest type of clay to use, it does come with a lot of rules. If you want to know the best way to paint it so that your project turns out wonderfully on the first try, read on. … Read more

Air-Dry clay can be difficult to work with if you’re not used to it. One of the biggest issues that people face is that their air dry clay cracks on them. If you’re interested in learning how to prevent your air dry clay from cracking then you’re in the right place. Read on to find … Read more

Air-dry clay is a perfect step into the pottery medium for so many reasons. It’s easy to come across, affordable, simple to use, and it doesn’t require additional materials to harden it. If you want to add some colour to it and make your clay journey more exciting, then read on. 4 Tips Before You … Read more

Experimenting with air-dry clay is great for people dipping their toes into pottery and clay making. It’s an affordable hobby that doesn’t take up too much energy or require much attention. The issue, though, is that the costs of using air-dry clay can add up. If it’s not stored correctly, it can dry up fast, … Read more

One of the cheapest options available, air-dry clay, can be used to create a wide variety of projects ranging from earrings to sculptures. It is non-toxic, making it safe for children to play with, and best of all, since it is air-dry, no kiln or oven is required. Most objects created from air-dry clay will … Read more

From experienced artists looking to improve their skills to novices looking for a way to express themselves, air-dry clay is growing in popularity. It is relatively easy to work with, doesn’t require an oven or kiln, and is very inexpensive. Like entering any new field, though, it never hurts to get a few tips from … Read more

Air-dry clay is a wonderful way for beginners to gain experience with different sculpting techniques. At the same time, experienced artists can perfect their skills without the expense of firing their works. In this article, we will explore the factors that affect how long air-dry clay takes to harden, and answer a few of people’s … Read more

Ashtrays are commonly a beginner’s first project working with clay. They are simple in design, but to get good results, basic techniques must be performed properly. If you are new to pottery or experienced and just want to brush up on your skills, an ashtray is a wonderful item to create. You may be wondering, … Read more

Air-dry clay is very different from potter’s clay or polymer-based clays. Many people think of it as a beginner’s clay or something for kids to play with. In fact, many professional artists enjoy working with air-dry clays for their simplicity and a change of pace. Surprisingly, for such a common item, there isn’t as much … Read more

Stop-motion animation films with clay models started in 1908 and have been wowing audiences ever since. Even in this age of computer graphics, claymation, as it is often called, remains a well-respected art form. But, have you ever wondered what types of clay stop motion animators use on a daily basis. When the modelers who … Read more

We’ve all heard the sound pottery makes when it hits the floor, but did you know pottery can “ping” as well? It’s true! In fact, pinging pottery is more common than you’d think, though it’s not necessarily a good thing. If you’re looking to learn more about pinging, also called “crazing,” you’ve come to the … Read more

From a glance, it’s difficult to tell whether or not a pot is a terracotta or ceramic. But there are many important differences between the two, especially when it comes to plants. In some cases, even choosing the wrong type of pot can result in a dead plant. In this article, we’ll discuss both terracotta … Read more

Differentiating between terracotta and clay for some people might seem like comparing apples to apples. However, there are key differences between these two types of materials, especially when it comes to flower pots. In this article, we’ll establish the main differences between terracotta and clay pots. Examples of applications will help you to know which … Read more

The smell isn’t something you necessarily associate with clay since most of us think about working it with our hands. But did you know that clay does have a smell, and sometimes that smell can be pretty off-putting? So why does this smell happen? Why does clay smell bad? In this article, we’ll clarify why … Read more

Spotting a crack on your pottery piece is never a fun find. You worked so hard on sculpting something and to find a crack feels like the whole thing could be headed for the trash. But that doesn’t always have to be the case. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the techniques … Read more

Working with clay that is too wet can really put a damper on things. In fact, wet clay can actually make it harder to model, throw, or work the clay in general. After all, wet clay is mushy and doesn’t set up well. Plus, it makes everything you’re working with a watery clay mess as … Read more

Wax resists allow you to add intricacy to your pottery and ceramic projects. Choosing the best pottery-making wax resist is critical if you want to ensure your designs come out as planned. But how can you tell which wax resist will work best? To help you pick out the best wax resists for pottery and … Read more

If you’ve been bitten by the polymer clay bug and just aren’t sure where to start with your own projects, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you 10 of the best polymer clays to choose from. We’ll also guide you in how to choose the best one for your … Read more

Working with polymer clay can open a whole new world of possibilities. When it comes time to finish your project, though, choosing the right paint can be tricky. Will you choose acrylic paint? Are you going to apply the pain on unbaked clay or baked clay? The clay and paint varieties are endless it seems. … Read more

Would you like to make amazing clay sculptures? If the answer is yes, then you need a few things. Many if not all of you believe that skills and knowledge are the only things needed. This isn’t completely true. I have been making pottery and sculptures my entire life and I believe that there are … Read more

Understanding the different stages of clay is essential as you begin to craft your first pots, plates, bowls, and other vessels. The stages of clay are what take your work of art from point A to point B. In this beginner’s guide to pottery, we take a walk through each step in the process. From … Read more

Clay is a material that artists have been using to create clay sculptures for centuries. There are three major classifications of clay: ceramic, plastalina, and polymer clay. Each type of clay has its own benefits and drawbacks, which will be discussed in this article. Ceramic clays Ceramic clay is a type of clay that can … Read more

Clay projects are fun and easy to make for all ages. You can make sculptures, plates, cups, pendants, Christmas ornaments… anything you can imagine! Objects formed out of clay, though, traditionally get fired in a kiln to dry them out. The extreme amount of heat produced by a kiln makes your clay project sturdy and … Read more

Finding the best air dry clay is not as easy as picking a particular brand or product and calling it a day. Different air dry clay products serve different purposes and are better suited for specific projects and goals. Air dry clay is a product with many different uses, and it is perfect for those … Read more