Ceramics and Pottery

Absolutely! Do you watch antiques road show? Some of the the artists making pottery back 50 years ago can be worth at least what a nice painting now a days cost. If people are willing to buy it and display it in their home its considered art. If in a few years its worth more than what you bought it for you can consider it a collectible.

Ceramic bisque is undecorated fired ceramic. In ceramics, there are usually two firings in order to finish a piece. The first firing produces a piece that is hard and able to be decorated with ceramic paint. The second firing makes the paint melt into the waterproof coating that is glass like in texture.

So bisque is the first firing. This piece can be decorated with paint that does not need to be fired the second time. These pieces are very common in decorative figurines.

Blood should be earliest medium used. Answer 2: Earth.

To become a best clay shooter you have must be conscious and mentally prepared for the competition. Hypnosis is a technique which helps you to achieve your peak performance in clay shooting and in other fields.

I've seen them on e-bay----they are bradford exchange collectors plates----values at aroun £20 or $35 depending on the condition

well the vase is made out of red clay and for the red vase you don't need to colour the background all you need to do is just draw the characters. but with the black vase you need to make the background black and leave the characters.

If you put "real" clay (not playdough or modeling clay) in a microwave, you'll succeed in doing two things. One is heating it, and the other is driving moisture out of it. The latter is counterproductive, as the "correct" way to soften clay is to work moisture into it. Think this through and it will make sense. In a better equipped studio or ceramic shoppe, you'll find what is called a pugmill. This is used to mix materials like clay, and it is often used to "revive" material that has dried out a bit too much to be effectively worked. A sculptor or a helper can run clay and a bit of water through the pugmill and soften it. Anyone who has ever worked a bit of moisture into clay by hand to change its consistency knows how labor intensive it is. Roll up your sleeves if you don't have a machine. If you are seeking to soften oil- or polymer-based clays, warming them a bit will help, but note that the polymer clays can end up thermosetting if you are not careful. Clay made at home based in paper or flour is best softened in the manner of the clays used in ceramics -- mix in a littlewater with lots of elbow grease.

not really. it just depends on the dish...like if its glass, stone, plastic, etc.

Clay is suitable fore making pots and other objects because it is easy to mold and when it starts to dry before you are ready you can just add water. Also if you make it properly it is hard to break. It is also a Natural Resorse you can find almost anywhere in the world. There is different types and colors of clay so some are suitable for certain pots :) plus, clay is easier to mold that rocks and stays together better than sand or mud etc. :) hope I helped

Well you will have to mine it.

Mining it sounds pretty deep in the ground! In most places if you go into the garden and dig away the top layer of earth, which may only be 12 inches deep, then the more solid sticky layer underneath is some kind of clay. It could be any colour.

When a trench is dug, say for laying pipes in the street, it can be easy to see the layers of earth and clay.

Becuase beuty and to carry,hold,and move things form place to place.

Yes! However, you cannot fire it if you want to recycle it. If you make something that you don't really like, and you haven't put it in a kiln or bisque firing yet, you can simply add water and start kneading it. Sometimes you need to let it sit for awhile after soaking it so that the clay doesn't get too tired.

If the polish is a petroleum based product it will probably require a solvent type cleaner to modify the chemical structure of the polish. Start by removing as much as possible with soap and water. Then graduate to Mineral spirits on up to acetones or toulene products. May take several tries and re-saturation. Might also try commercial products such as "Goof Off" and or steam!

Water based is easier! Soap & Water to start and commerially available products with a sodium percarbonate ingredient[an Oxidizer], if the stain is presistent. I use a brand called Oxiclean that works well.

I recommend any grout be sealed with with a waterbased Low VOC penetrating sealer that soaks into the grout where it reacts with alkali found in all Portland Cement products. This forms a solid inside to waterproof any cement material. I have beige tile with white grout in several high traffic areas, including a kitchen! Six years old and looks brand new! After the StableCrete application, I poured grape juice in an area to test it. After the liquid evaporated a soap & water sponge removed the grape stain residue. Walla -- White grout joints!!

Add water. If you can, poke holes in it so the water can really soak. Wrapping it in a plastic bag will also prevent it from hardening so quickly.

The value of a Bradex plate, such as number 03-W43-5.1, can vary significantly based on factors like its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. As of my last update, specific pricing for individual plates can often be found through auction sites, collector forums, or appraisal services. To get an accurate value, it’s best to consult these resources or a professional appraiser familiar with collectible plates.

You don't. It will harden somewhat on the outside and gets a crusty feel, but it never seems to harden completely. I think the reason is that it has an oil in the base so it stays moist and soft. If you try to bake it, it will break apart when you pick it up. Something that does harden, can be molded, and comes in different colors is Femo. I am not sure of the cost of it, though. Depending on what you are making you could try the cheap paper mache' method. Take strips of newspaper, put them in a glue or wheat paste, clear off the excess paste and then place it on a mold or frame to get the shape you want. Let it dry. Takes about 2 days to dry and then you can paint it.

The Greek civilization was noted for decorative pottery.

what is the moral lessons of the story "clay" 5-10 sentences

No, every clay has different characteristics. Porcelain for example is extremely elastic. When throwing porcelain on the wheel you can make it really thin. The texture is similar to wet corn starch. School clay (the cheap gray colored clay) is not as elastic so you can't make it as thin.

People like different clays depending on how they throw, so check out the local clay store.

Coiling is among the most ancient forms of pottery making. The potter forms coils by rolling clay and then builds up forms by stacking the coils on top of each other and attaching them with liquid clay or slip. The coils are then usually smoothed over, making a smooth surface. Native American pottery is usually made this way and then the pots are covered with colored slip and decorated.

you stick it up your nose (I perfer to stick it up my nose, then suck on it until it rots)

The God, Khnum was one of the earliest deities to appear in Egyptian mythology, it is said that he created the first potters' wheel from which he fashioned children's bodies and placed them in their mothers' wombs. He was also later described as creating the bodies of other Gods in the same way, giving him the title, The Divine Potter.

At Elephantine he was worshipped along with Satis and Anuket as the guardians of the source of the Nile. The pharoah, Khufu, whom the Great Pyramid of Giza was built for was named after this God, his full name being Khnum-Khufwy (Khnum is my protector).

White vinegar is a tried and tested method for removing water stains from most items. It should work well for pottery, see the natural method below:

Natural Formula to Use:

Pure white vinegar

Method to Use:

1.Fill a clean spray bottle with pure vinegar

2.Spray the vinegar freely over the pottery and wait for a few minutes

3.If stains are stubborn spray more vinegar and wait a while longer

4.Simply wipe away with a clean cloth

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