Ceramic
Dishwasher and Microwave Safety for Ceramics – “Do’s and Don’ts”
These days we have a lot of new gadgets to help out in our daily lives. Two of these — the dishwasher and the microwave — have the potential to damage our ceramic tableware and other ceramic items. Follwing a few simple rules will help to avert disaster. Let’s start with dishwashers. Dishwashers and Ceramics... Read More
June 11, 2019
The Bauhaus Pottery – Short-lived, but influential
In 1920 the Bauhaus took on master potter Max Krehan as a collaborator in setting up a pottery workshop. Krehan’s initial class consisted of 5 students, who worked at his pottery in Dornburg, 30 kilometers away from the main school in Weimar. The ceramics students were more self-sufficient that some of the other craft workshops, partly due to... Read More
June 11, 2019
The Teapot – A Ceramic Cultural Item
Tea is one of those cultural items, which has a strong connection to ceramics – thanks to the teapot and the teabowl. It is a very pervasive drink, not only in Eastern societies, but also in the West. The same thing can be said of tea utensils, such as the teapot, which is also a... Read More
June 11, 2019
Picolpasso and the Art of Majolica in 16th century Italy – Part One
Li Tre Libre Dell’Arte Del Vasaio, the three books of the potters art, was written in 1557, or very close to that year, by Cipriano Picolpasso. It is a remarkable document, and is interesting both as a guide to the methods and techniques of the production of Majolica pottery in renaissance Italy, and also for... Read More
June 11, 2019
A Virtual Ceramics Museums Tour
The presence of ceramics on the Net have been growing rapidly over the last year or two. This also applies to museums dedicated to showing ceramic art. I’d like to show you some of the better ceramic museums I have been able to find on the Web. American Ceramics at the Everson Museum is dedicated to... Read More
June 11, 2019
Ceramic Flower Planters & Pots
In this article we’ll talk about planters, especially focusing on the ones made from ceramics since they’re very popular options, however they also have their drawbacks, which is why we’ll compare them to some of the other popular materials that you can find when you go to places like Home Depot. What is a Planter... Read More
August 28, 2018
Ceramic Shower Tile: The Decorative Option You Need!
Finding the right materials for your bathroom remodel is an important step, and a lot of homeowners consider ceramic shower tile for that process. Why? Well, that is what we are going to be talking about in this article. While it’s not the cheapest option you can go with, when you want to create a... Read More
August 27, 2018
Painting Ceramic Tile Floors: How to, Best Paint, Can You Do it?
Did you think that the only way that you could revive your tile is by replacing it? Well, we’ve got good news for you! While it’s a project that’s easily handled by a professional house painter, you probably made it to this page because you’re curious to see what the process is like. We’re still... Read More
August 23, 2018
Ceramic Tile Uses
Ceramic tile has come a long way from its humble beginnings to now having the ability to create custom tile, exactly the way you want it. Its versatility has led it to become one of the most praised building materials that go into your home. You’re no longer limited to a sole color. You can... Read More
August 23, 2018
Glazed vs Unglazed Porcelain & Ceramic Tile
What does it mean that ceramic tile has been glazed, and is it better that it’s glazed or unglazed? Did you know there are also different types that you can choose that have different purposes and will leave a different finish? In this article we’ll try to cover all the possible questions you may be... Read More
August 10, 2018