When I first jumped into the world of pottery, I was utterly fascinated. The thought of molding clay into something beautiful was so alluring. But I quickly found out that not all clay is created equal, and understanding what goes into our pottery is just as important as our creativity. Whether you’re a hobbyist looking
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!
Protect Your Pottery: Easy Sealing Methods Without Glaze
I remember the first time I created a piece of pottery that I was really proud of. The colors, the shapes, everything felt like a tiny piece of art—but then the thought hit me: how do I protect this beauty? Attempting to seal pottery without glaze can feel daunting, especially if you’re a beginner. But
0.5 liters (L) to pints (US)
Hey there! Today, let’s explore the cool world of liquid measurements! You know how when you’re mixing clay or water for your pottery, sometimes you need to know how much liquid you have? Right? Well, one of the ways we measure liquids is in liters (L) and sometimes in pints (that’s another way to measure
Key Pottery Tools Every Newbie Should Consider Today
Stepping into the world of pottery is like entering a magical realm where your hands transform simple clay into beautiful art. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably daydreamed about crafting your very own pot, vase, or, let’s say, an utterly unique sculpture, and wondered how you even get started. The excitement often collides with
0.33 teaspoons (tsp) to milliliters (mL)
Hey there, young potter! Today, we’re going to explore how to convert the measurement of teaspoons into milliliters, which is super useful when mixing up your clay or glaze recipes! A teaspoon is a small spoon often used for baking or cooking, and it helps us measure liquids and powders. Now, when we want to
10 gallons to liters (L)
Hey there, future pottery master! 🌟 Today, we’re going to talk about something pretty cool—how to change gallons into liters. Imagine you have 10 gallons of water, which is what you might use to soak your clay or to mix your pottery slip. So, how do we convert those 10 gallons into liters? Let’s break
2.75 Pints to Milliliters (mL)
Hey there, young potter! Today, we’re going to learn about measuring liquids, which is super important when you’re mixing glazes for your pottery creations. You might have heard of pints and milliliters (or mL) before. These are just different ways to measure how much liquid we have. When we say 2.75 pints, it means we
1.5 cups to gallons (US)
Hey there, young potter! Today, we’re going to learn about measuring liquids, specifically how to convert cups into gallons. This is really useful when you want to mix the perfect amount of slip for your pottery or maybe even for your mom’s special recipe! So, let’s start with the basics: Cups and Gallons: A cup
Salt-gloss development (Cone 10 to °F)
Hey there! So, pottery is this amazing art where we mold clay into beautiful shapes and then bake them in a super hot oven called a kiln. When we bake pottery, we need to pay attention to the temperature because it affects how our pottery looks and feels. Now, in pottery, we use something called
1.5 teaspoons to milliliters (mL)
Hey there, pottery enthusiast! 🎨 When you’re mixing glazes or preparing your clay slip, you might come across different measurements for liquids, just like when we mix colors for our creations. Today, we’ll learn about converting teaspoons to milliliters! A teaspoon is a small unit of measurement often used in cooking and crafting. In our