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Even without a reflective surface, porcelain mirrors history and culture. Once more precious than gold, its value has plunged over the centuries until it is now as common as the clay from which it is ...

Toward the end of 2025, I decided to learn all about tea. There were several reasons: It’s winter, when a warm mug is always welcome. I’m observing Dry January and need drinks that aren’t alcohol. And ...

Checking near rivers may reveal where to find natural clay for pottery. If you have a source, you can try pinch pots and more. “To build with love is the way the craftsman … does just enough, not more ...

If anything is a sign of the elevated status of ceramics, it's the central place a kiln now occupies on the campus of CalArts. Once in disrepair because of limited interest, the kiln is in high demand ...

Pottery making can be messy with muddy hands shaping a mix of dirt and minerals forming delicate ridges to form a recognizable shape. The scenes have played out throughout history, with pottery making ...