Ceramic Technique

Do you want to create a unique plate inspired by the winter season? Here, we will show you all the steps and link all the tools that you need to handbuild a special snowflake plate with texture. The wipe back technique with Underglaze is a great method for highlighting surface texture. Check it out!

In today's video we'll demonstrate creating and decorating a handmade bowl. Using AMACO Underglazes and a Xiem Mini Titanium-Fused Carving and Trimming Tool, we make a vibrant food-safe breakfast bowl. Check out this easy technique that adds a wow factor to the morning table. Follow along with this project to create your own work of art.

Create a feast for the eyes and then serve an actual feast on it! Carving lines into a hand thrown platter is buttery smooth with the MudTools drag tool #2. And don't you just love the way this glaze sparkles? Watch our video for tips, techniques and products used to create these carved platters.

Work together to create something magical: handbuilt spoon rests with your Childs’ handprint. It’s never too early to show kids the power of clay. With proper adult guidance, this craft inspires creative play for children young and old.  

Add a little color to your clay! Follow the steps in this video to tint your clay using our lines of Spectrum and Mason Stains.

Just in time for berry picking season. we'll show you how to create a ceramic berry bowl on the pottery wheel. In this short throwing tutorial, you'll see the step-by-step process, get information on the tools needed, and pick up some helpful tips along the way. Berry bowls are sure to be a hit at your next market, so give these forms a spin!

So many brushes! Which ones will make glazing easier to create what you are trying to achieve? Ann Ruel of Little Street Pottery in Suffolk, Virginia, has the answers for you! We're delighted to share Ann's informative video and to offer Free Shipping* on brushes!

Mishima Decoration with Wax Resist

Today on the Bailey Blog we'll show you how to create ceramic animals! In this five minute video we'll demonstrate making an animal figurine from start to finish. You'll see how we do everything from forming the clay to applying glaze and firing in a test kiln. And, we'll be sharing our material choices with you so you can be ready to put this project to use with your class or at home! This project would be excellent for children or young adults. We hope you enjoy! 

Follow along as we demonstrate how to create an underglaze transfer using any basic black and white print out or photocopy from a laser printer. Here, we transfer a Halloween themed image in black underglaze onto a leather-hard platter.