For potters who also happen to be coffee lovers, this video is pure joy. The artist takes us through the full process of making a hand-thrown ceramic pour over on the wheel, showing just how beautiful and functional pottery can … Read More ...
Everything You Need to Know About Moldable Plastic: How to Use Thermoplastic Pellets Safely
Moldable plastic is one of those craft supplies that looks spectacularly unexciting in the packet.
A handful of little white plastic pellets? Thrilling.
Then you put them into hot water, they turn clear, stick together and suddenly you have a … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review 4 Pottery Hacks You Should Know!
Pottery is a craft that thrives on tradition, passed down from one potter’s wheel to the next. In this video, Rajiv Surendra visits legendary potter Guy Wolff to share four pottery hacks that every clay enthusiast should know. These aren’t … Read More ...
How to Make Beautiful Stamped Clay Pots with Air Dry Clay
If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toes into clay crafts without the fuss of a kiln, air dry clay is your new best friend. It’s affordable, easy to work with, and dries beautifully into something that looks much … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – You Tube Video Review – Centering Clay on the Wheel
When it comes to pottery, one of the most fundamental (and sometimes most frustrating) skills to master is centering clay on the wheel. In this YouTube tutorial, the host takes viewers through the process step by step, offering clear … Read More ...
Book Review Wednesday: Air-Dry Clay Making Handbook
This week’s Book Review Wednesday pick is Air-Dry Clay Making Handbook by Jacalyn K. Myron, and this is another one of those crossover craft books that could easily live in more than one corner of CraftGossip.
It is not strictly … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series: Air-Dry Clay Trinket Cup Review
In this episode of our Clay Studio Series, we’re exploring Tugce Dumlupinar’s video on creating a delicate flower-shaped trinket cup using air-dry clay. This project blends sculpture, painting, and practical design into one charming piece.
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There’s something magical about pottery tools that tell a story, and this City Street Pottery Roller does just that. Instead of a simple repeating texture, this roller creates a charming row of houses, windows, and rooftops—instantly transforming a slab of … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Air Dry Clay Jewellery Trays with Leaf Imprints
Air dry clay is one of the most versatile materials for crafters, and in this YouTube tutorial, Jana Storm shows how to elevate it into something elegant and gift-worthy. By imprinting leaves and grasses into clay, she creates stunning jewellery … Read More ...
How To Make An Air Dry Clay Paint Palette With Seashell Paint Wells
There is something ridiculously charming about turning a handful of shells into a working little paint palette. It feels coastal, handmade, slightly imperfect in the best possible way, and exactly the sort of project that makes you look at your … Read More ...
How to Use Stamps and Ink to Color and Emboss Air Dry Clay (Earrings, Bowls, Magnets and More)
Air dry clay is one of those magical craft supplies that never seems to go out of style. It’s inexpensive, versatile, and doesn’t require a kiln or fancy tools. If you’ve ever rolled out a batch and thought, “Hmm, how … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Handbuilt Bird Feeder
For anyone who loves combining pottery with a touch of nature, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a perfect project. In this video, she shows how to create a ceramic bird feeder using nothing more than the pinching technique … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Making a Large Textured Platter
In this inspiring video, the maker shares how they created a large, textured platter for the very first time. Using a dual drape form, a rim template, and an anemone-patterned textured rolling pin from Sharon Hoppe Designs, they demonstrate … Read More ...
How to Glaze Air Dry Clay: Easy DIY Finishing Techniques for a Professional Look
Air dry clay is a favorite among crafters because it’s easy to work with, inexpensive, and doesn’t require a kiln. But if you’ve ever pulled a finished project off the shelf only to find it looking a little flat or … Read More ...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Marbling Air Dry Clay
If you’ve ever wanted to give plain air dry clay a little extra flair, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a fantastic place to start. In this video, she shows how to create a beautiful marbled effect using just … Read More ...