Pottery is the art and craft of making objects from clay. It involves shaping, decorating, and firing (baking) clay to create durable and often decorative items. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Clay: A natural, earthy material that’s plastic when wet and hardens when fired. Forming Techniques: Methods used to shape the clay, such as hand-building … Read more
Ceramics are inorganic, non-metallic materials formed by the action of heat. They are typically hard, brittle, and resistant to high temperatures and chemical attack. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Inorganic: Made from non-living materials. Non-metallic: Do not conduct electricity well. High-temperature processing: Formed through firing (heating to high temperatures). Crystalline or glassy structure: Their atomic … Read more