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GUIDES AND ARTICLES ON ART

WRITTEN BY THE ARTISTS

If you are starting to create, either sculpture in various materials, or you are going to get into ceramics, you have essential guides to get started and avoid common mistakes at the beginning.

If you just want to learn about the types of art, techniques, materials, etc., we also recommend reading the articles. Maybe you will be encouraged to start creating…

TYPES OF CERAMICS

Still in use since ancient times, there is a wide variety of ceramic styles with different applications, uses and origins.

CERAMIC MATERIALS

Which ones to choose? There are some basic criteria to choose the most suitable clays for a specific job and achieve the expected result.

CERAMIC TECHNIQUES

Choose the initial composition, create the shape, the color and use the different firings. Te explico las principales metodologías empleadas.

POLYMER CLAY

A guide with everything you need to know about polymer clay. Ideal to start creating your first pieces at home.

KAOLIN

Kaolin has been known since ancient civilizations and has been used in cosmetics, medicine, ceramics, industry and many other areas.

BALL CLAY

The basics you need to know about BALL CLAY. Its properties, different uses and applications.

AIR DRY CLAY

Very easy to use, NO oven needed, hardens at room temperature. Ideal to start modeling at home and to be able to make the first figures.

MODELING IDEAS

The modeling process is complex. It consists of constant decision making and the acquisition of certain commitments.

RAKU

Raku is one of the most magical types of pottery that has come down to us. Admire the beauty of the unrepeatable. The alchemy of the elements.

PORCELAIN

We tell you about its exciting history, why it was so appreciated, the myths about its arrival in the West. We review their types and differences.

STONEWARE

Ceramic stoneware is widely used and valued. Know the essentials from the technical and artist’s point of view.

GREEK POTTERY

Ancient Greek pottery is one of the references of universal art. Admire their pieces and learn their secrets.

HOW TO KNEAD CLAY

Want to get a clear idea on how to knead clay, what mistakes to avoid and some useful tricks? Get to know this fundamental task in ceramics.

EARTHENWARE

We explain how to care for and preserve, even restore, our chinaware, with simple tricks and how to avoid common mistakes in its use.

THANGKA

Do you know the positive effect on the mind of Tibetan Thangka painting? An inspiring and magical art used as meditation.

LEAF IMPRINT POTTERY

Imprint pottery are thousands of years old and are still being made.

BURNISHING POTTERY

Burnishing is an ancestral technique that achieves a wonderful gloss effect without using glazes, we explain this “magical” method.

CARVED POTTERY

We explain what carved pottery is, one of the oldest techniques used in ceramics and other disciplines.

CERAMIC SCULPTURE

For as long as the arts have existed, ceramic sculpture has been a part of them. Clay as a vehicle for the sculptor to express himself.

RESIN FIGURES

The complete guide about resin figures. How to paint the pieces, types of resin…, and you will see incredible sculptures already finished.

SPANISH POTTERY

A beautiful journey through this art. Key to the culture, economy and society of the country. A guide with all the styles, where to visit them, their history, etc.

THE ENGOBE

The engobe is a fundamental, versatile and very useful element. In this article we explain how it is done, how it is applied, etc.

MODELING POLYMER CLAY

We give you the tips you need to get the most out of this fascinating material. Learn tricks and avoid common mistakes.

POLYMER CLAY EARRINGS

A material that allows striking results and avant-garde designs. An unstoppable trend in the world of accessories.

MOLDABLE CLAY

Molding paste is widely used in handicrafts to make all kinds of figures. We explain everything about the different materials.

IBERIAN POTTERY

From the Neolithic, through the Iberian people, to the present day, ceramic pieces of incredible beauty have been handed down to us.

POLYMER CLAY FIGURES

You will be surprised to see the beautiful works that can be done in this material, you will see ideas and how they can be done step by step.

GUIDES AND ARTICLES ON ART

WRITTEN BY THE ARTISTS

TYPES OF CERAMICS

CERAMIC MATERIALS

CERAMIC TECHNIQUES

POLYMER CLAY

KAOLIN

BALL CLAY

AIR DRY CLAY

MODELING IDEAS

RAKU

PORCELAIN

STONEWARE

GREEK POTTERY

HOW TO KNEAD CLAY

EARTHENWARE

THANGKA

LEAF IMPRINT POTTERY

BURNISHING POTTERY

CARVED POTTERY

CERAMIC SCULPTURE

RESIN FIGURES

SPANISH POTTERY

THE ENGOBE

MODELING POLYMER CLAY

POLYMER CLAY EARRINGS

MOLDABLE CLAY

IBERIAN POTTERY

POLYMER CLAY FIGURES

JAPANESE POTTERY

ANAGAMA KILN

ROKKOYO: THE 6 KILNS

THE POTTERY OF SETO

SHIGARAKI POTTERY

THE BIZEN POTTERY

RAMEN BOWLS

CERAMIC BOWLS

CHAWAN BOWLS

CAN YOU PUT CERAMIC IN THE OVEN?

THE BEAUTY OF THE TAMBA KILN