The knowledge of how to transform mud into pottery signifies a major leap forward for prehistoric cultures, and until the development of metal cooking pots, ceramic pottery was the pinnacle of cooking ...

Checking near rivers may reveal where to find natural clay for pottery. If you have a source, you can try pinch pots and more. “To build with love is the way the craftsman … does just enough, not more ...

Making objects out of clay can be a pretty expensive hobby, with the most expensive material being the clay itself. Because of this, some sculptors have experimented with making their own clay. So, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I recently told my grandfather I was making a clay pot from scratch ...

LIZELLA – For six generations, the Merritt family has thrown clay onto spinning wheels, turning it into pots, jugs, bowls and other pieces of art. Mark Merritt is the current master craftsman from a ...

Pottery making can be messy with muddy hands shaping a mix of dirt and minerals forming delicate ridges to form a recognizable shape. The scenes have played out throughout history, with pottery making ...

Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt process local clay as a key part of their ceramics practice in Bakersville, North Carolina. (Photo by Anya Petrone Slepyan / The Daily Yonder) [Series note: People have ...

Guaitil is a community of true authenticity preserving history and time throughout the years, there are no replicas or facades here, just ingenuity and spirit. Nestled off the beaten path between ...