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Pottery

One of the oldest and most widespread of the decorative arts, consisting of objects made of clay and hardened with heat.

Pots, dishes, and other articles made of earthenware or baked clay. Pottery can be broadly divided into earthenware, porcelain, and stoneware. consisting of objects made of clay and hardened with heat. The objects made are commonly useful ones, such as vessels for holding liquids or plates or bowls from which food can be served.

Four basic types of pottery

porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, and Bone China.

Ceramic clays are classified into five classes; earthenware clays, stoneware clays, ball clays, fire clays, and porcelain clays.

Process of Making Pottery

1 – Design. There are SO many ideas out there for making stuff in clay!
2 – Making. Clay is thixotropic.
3 – Drying.
4 – Trimming and Cleaning Up.
5 – Bisque Firing.
6 – Glazing.
7 – Glaze (Gloss or sometimes called “Glost”) Firing.

Acrylic paints

Acrylic paints, work well on clay cups and pots. use acrylic paints to paint your cups a solid color or add intricate designs. Add a second or even third coat to your cups if the color appears too thin when the first coat dries completely.