If you are a potter, you probably create your pieces on a pottery wheel. Although many potters use wheels at commercial studios or artist’s collectives, at some point, most serious potters decide to purchase their own. If you are ready to go to the next step and buy a wheel, there are several factors to […]
Why Is Underglazing One of the Best Ceramic Painting Techniques for Beginners?
Both seasoned potters and those just beginning to explore clay as an artistic medium enjoy its fluidity and malleability. After shaping a form, ceramic artists often add color and designs to enhance the item’s look and feel. The type of decoration and colorant contributes to the finished look. How and when decorative elements are applied […]
Who Sells the Most Expensive Delft Pottery?
Delft pottery is known for its vibrant blue and pure white colors, engaging hand-painted motifs and porcelain-like appearance. Also called Delftware and Delft Blue, this tin-glazed earthenware has been produced in the city of Delft in the Netherlands since the early 1600s. At its peak, more than 32 workshops operated in Delft alone. Other manufacturing […]
Ways to Incorporate Ceramic Into Your Interior Design
Ceramic is versatile and fairly cheap to acquire, compared to other materials. With intricate designs and a wide array of patterns, decorating homes with ceramics has become quite the big trend in today’s modern society. There are many ways to incorporate ceramic into your interior design and here are just a few of them: Reclaimed […]
Using Ceramic Plates as Wall Decorations
If you are looking for a cheap and creative way to add color and life into your interior, then look no further than ceramic plates. Rather than turning to expensive art pieces and portraits, you can draw attention to your interior by hanging ceramic plates onto your walls. For a balanced yet impactful look, your […]
Uses of Pottery in the Kitchen
Pottery is elegant, diverse and quite the attractive addition to any part of your home. The kitchen is no exception as it can also benefit from the addition of pottery in a variety of ways. If you are new or are unfamiliar with the many uses of pottery in the kitchen, here are just a […]
Interior Wall Tile Ideas Using Ceramics
Wall tiles can either make or break a room and choosing the perfect design for your room is of the utmost importance. The last thing you want to do is to drown out beautiful pieces in your interior with unflattering walls tiles or, to create a messy and scattered effect in your room. Ceramic tiles […]
Innovations for Interior Designs with Ceramics
Ceramic is a truly remarkable and versatile material that is non-porous, compact and durable. Because of this, it is a favorite for many people looking to add some charm to their interior. From pottery to floor tiles, ceramics have made their mark in home décor and are an especially popular choice due to their ability […]
Ideas on How You Can Use Pottery for Your Dining Room
Pottery is a welcome addition to many people’s interior décor and has been used for centuries to decorate special rooms and bring them to life. Its history dates as early as about 11000 BC and many vintage pieces are sold in the modern era for thousands, sometimes millions, of dollars. The dining room is no […]
Ideas for Using Ceramic for a Modern Interior Design
Adding ceramic to your home décor is a great way to give your home color and texture. Ceramic is quite fragile and not too many people are keen on adding it to their interior design but if you are interested, here are a few ideas for using ceramics for your modern interior design: Ceramic Vases […]