International Day of Ceramics: Tell us what ceramics means to you!

The International Day of Ceramics will be held on March 12, 2026! Join us in celebrating the art, craft, and culture of ceramics worldwide. Tell us what clay means to you. We want to hear your story. You might describe how you discovered ceramics, what the material teaches you, how it connects you to tradition or community, or simply what you feel when your hands are in clay.

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Daily How to Create a Colorful Lotus Flower Decoration with Underglaze and Sgraffito

Nancy Sowder's lotus flower decoration may look incredibly complex, but when broken down step-by step, as it is in the  Pottery Making Illustrated archive, it is much less daunting.
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Daily Five Low-Fire Alkaline Glaze Recipes

Alkaline glazes are popular low-fire ceramic glazes that can create bright beautiful colors without lead. As with a lot of low-firing glazes, they are a bit on the soft side, so testing must be done for food surfaces, but they are excellent for decorative applications.
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Daily Colorful Craters: A New Take on Foaming Glazes

Not all ceramic artists want smooth food-safe surfaces. Sometimes a project calls for something craggily and crusty! In this post, an excerpt from the February 2026 issue of Ceramics Monthly, Chris Locke tells all about his adventures in creating special effect glazes. 
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Daily How to Make a Squared Box on the Potter's Wheel

Over time, Brian Westrick’s studio practice has shifted from the circular to the square. In today's post, an excerpt from the January/February 2026 issue of Pottery Making Illustrated, Brian breaks down his multi-day process for building squared jars, emphasizing the importance of timing, patience, and careful staging. 
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