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Author: Lila Emerson

Hi, I’m Lila! I’ve been captivated by the art of pottery for as long as I can remember. From the moment I first touched clay, I knew I had found my passion. Through my website, CraftedInClay.com, I share my love for pottery, offering tutorials, tips, and inspiration for anyone eager to discover, learn, and master the art of pottery. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, I’m here to help you shape your creative vision into something beautiful!

Hi, I’m Lila! I’ve been captivated by the art of pottery for as long as I can remember. From the moment I first touched clay, I knew I had found my passion. Through my website, CraftedInClay.com, I share my love for pottery, offering tutorials, tips, and inspiration for anyone eager to discover, learn, and master the art of pottery. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, I’m here to help you shape your creative vision into something beautiful!

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4 cups to milliliters (mL)

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! Let’s talk about something really cool: how to measure liquids! Imagine you’re in your pottery class, and you’re mixing different types of clay with water. Knowing how much liquid you have can help you create the perfect mixture! So, when we talk about cups and milliliters (which we often write as mL), we

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2 Liters (L) to Quarts (US)

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! 🌟 Let’s explore how we can change liters into quarts! If you love working with clay in pottery, you’re going to find this super helpful, especially when measuring out materials! What is a Liter and a Quart? First, let’s understand what we’re talking about! A liter ($L$) is a way to measure volume,

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Majolica: Colorful Tin-Glazed Pottery

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Lila EmersonTechniques & MaterialsLeave a comment

Majolica is a special type of pottery that people make by using a white base and applying bright colors for decorations. This kind of pottery is unique because it has a shiny coating made from tin glaze. When potters work with majolica, they first shape the clay into different objects like plates, bowls, or vases.

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50 milliliters (mL) to tablespoons (tbsp)

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! Let’s talk about measurements, which can be super important for things like pottery or baking. When we work with liquids, we sometimes use different ways to measure them. One common way is using milliliters (mL) and another is using tablespoons (tbsp). Now, if you’ve ever used a tablespoon to help mix your favorite

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9 liters (L) to fluid ounces (fl oz)

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! Let’s dive into some cool math that can help you in your pottery hobby. When we’re talking about liters and fluid ounces, we’re looking at ways to measure liquids. Imagine you have a big jug of water that holds 9 liters. If you wanted to share it with your friends or use it

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Techniques That Will Transform Your Pottery Painting Skills

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

As I sat at my workspace, surrounded by vibrant colors and the smell of fresh clay, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. Painting pottery isn’t just an activity for me; it’s a passion that fuels my creativity. If you’re here, chances are you’re looking to unleash your inner artist while adding beautiful

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Pottery: The Art Behind the Craft Explained

January 27, 2025May 1, 2025Lila EmersonHistory & CultureLeave a comment

When you think about art, what comes to mind? Paintings on walls, sculptures in galleries, maybe even performances staged under the spotlight? But what about pottery? The moment I sat down with a beautiful handcrafted mug in my hands, I realized there’s so much more to pottery than meets the eye. It’s not just a

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0.125 fluid ounces to milliliters (mL)

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Imagine you’re in your pottery studio, and you need to measure some liquid for a glaze. Sometimes we use different units to measure liquids. One common unit is fluid ounces, and another is milliliters. Now, let’s look at what it means to convert from fluid ounces to milliliters. Fluid ounces are often used in the

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350 milliliters (mL) to cups (US)

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! So, you’re interested in how to turn milliliters into cups, right? Let’s break it down together using your love for pottery! Imagine you have a nice, big mixing bowl where you mix your clay. When we say 350 milliliters (or mL), that’s a unit for measuring liquids. In the kitchen or when you’re

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The Word “Ceramics” Comes from Greek for “Potter’s Clay”

January 26, 2025May 1, 2025Lila EmersonHistory & CultureLeave a comment

Did you know that the word ceramics actually has its roots in the Greek language? It comes from the word keramos, which means “potter’s clay.” Ceramics are created by shaping and then heating materials like clay until they become hard and durable. When you think about pottery, you’re thinking of one type of ceramics. Pottery

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