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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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Crafting Your Own Pottery Glaze: Easy Steps to Try!

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024Lila EmersonTechniques & MaterialsLeave a comment

I remember the first time I dipped my toes into the world of pottery. I was eager, messy, and totally unprepared for what it would take to get my creations to that magical finished state. You know the one—smooth, colorful, with a glaze that shines just right? If you’re like I was back then, you

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Pottery in Ancient China: Over 10,000 Years of History

December 23, 2024May 1, 2025Lila EmersonHistory & CultureLeave a comment

Did you know that early pottery in China is extremely old? In fact, it goes back more than 10,000 years! This means people were creating terracotta and other types of clay pots long before many other things we think of today even existed. Pottery is made by shaping and firing clay, a natural material that

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Controlled Cooling for Gloss (Cone 9 to °F)

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! Let’s talk about pottery, especially how we can make our beautiful pieces shiny or glossy when we cook them in the kiln. When we make pottery, we use something called a kiln, which is like an oven but super hot! It cooks our clay pieces to harden them. We often use a temperature

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1.5 Pints to Milliliters (mL)

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, young potter! Have you ever wondered how to change one kind of measurement into another? Today, we’re going to talk about converting pints into milliliters (mL), which is super important in many areas, especially when you’re mixing ingredients for your pottery glazes. What is a Pint and a Milliliter? A pint is a

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3.5 Quarts to Liters (L)

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, young potter! 🌟 Today, we’re going to learn how to change quarts to liters because understanding measurements is super important in pottery! First, let’s remember that a quart is a unit we use to measure liquids, just like how we measure water or clay for our pottery. Now, when we want to turn

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Breaking Down Your Pottery Startup Budget for Beginners

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024Lila EmersonPractical Aspects & SafetyLeave a comment

Starting a new hobby can be thrilling, right? But if you’re anything like me, before jumping headfirst into something like pottery, you naturally worry about the costs. How much am I gonna spend? What do I actually need? Let’s face it, we all want a great creative outlet without breaking the bank. Trust me, I’ve

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Colored Slip Sealing (Cone 04 to °F)

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! 🌟 So let’s talk about colored slip sealing in pottery! Imagine you’re making a beautiful pot or mug, but you want to add some cool colors and designs to it. That’s where “colored slip” comes in. Slip is like a creamy mixture made of clay and water, and when you add colors to

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Understanding Pottery’s Place in Art and Culture

December 21, 2024May 1, 2025Lila EmersonHistory & CultureLeave a comment

I remember the first time I held a piece of pottery that spoke to me. It was a simple mug but oh, the craftsmanship! Its curves, the sheen of the glaze, the way it felt in my hands—it wasn’t just a mug; it was a slice of history, a testament to someone’s creativity and hard

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Top Beginner Pottery Projects You Can Try Today

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Lila EmersonTools & SetupLeave a comment

Pottery has this incredible way of pulling you in—it’s like a hug for your creative soul. Whether you’re looking to relieve some stress, engage in a new hobby, or even connect with your kids through something tactile and hands-on, getting into pottery at home is a fantastic choice. I’m here to share everything you need

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Bentonite Clay in Pottery

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Lila EmersonTechniques & MaterialsLeave a comment

In pottery, bentonite is a special kind of clay that helps make other clays better. It’s known for improving the texture and plasticity of clay bodies. When potters mix bentonite into their clay, it makes the clay feel smoother and easier to shape. This is really important because when you are trying to make things

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