Selecting the right kind of clay is important for successful carving. Go for natural clay that is easily moldable and dries ...

From carving ridges to adding decals, these techniques add texture and beauty to ordinary pottery, as Haley Holloway from Floridian Ceramics shows us.

African pottery techniques have been used for centuries to create beautiful and functional pieces. These techniques are ...

In a turn of events, a lost art has found its way back to the mainstream and has actually become a sort of therapy for many. In an era of mass-produced goods, the gentle, slow process of carving ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. At first glance, carving clay, repurposing metal and throwing pottery might seem ...

Josefina Aguilar produces decorative human figures in Ocotlan de Morelos, about 20 miles south of Oaxaca. (Terri Colby/Chicago Tribune/TNS) Macrina Mateo Martinez has become well-known for her red ...

Remnants of ceramic animals found in Croatia prove that man mastered pottery long before historians imagined - before people even settled down and became farmers. Earlier theories have held that the ...

In today's modern world, our eyes get so easily blinded by the glitz and glamour of gold and diamond that we seldom appreciate the traditional jewellery that our ancestors have worn continually. Clay ...