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Best Underglazes for Pottery: My Top Picks
Choosing the right underglaze can make a world of difference in your ceramic creations. Whether you specialize in delicate brushwork, bold color blocking, or experimental sgraffito techniques, the underglaze you choose influences everything from color vibrancy to final texture. With so many great options on the market, it’s helpful to know which brands potters trust and why. Let’s dive into some of the most loved underglazes by ceramic artists today, with an honest breakdown of their strengths and best use cases.
Modern Ceramics: An Artistic Revolution in Clay
Welcome to the wild, weird, and wonderful world of modern ceramics. If you’re picturing a dusty old vase on your granny’s shelf—think again. Modern ceramic art is here to flip the script. It’s not just about making functional mugs or flower pots (though we love a good mug)—it’s about expression, rebellion, and storytelling through clay. At Bloody Pottery, we believe ceramics should make you feel something—whether that’s joy, discomfort, curiosity, or even a bit of WTF. Let’s dig into what modern ceramics really are, why they matter, and how we’re proudly stirring the pot.
Famous Pottery Artists and Their Styles
In this post, I want to take you on a journey through the world of pottery by exploring the lives and work of famous ceramic artists who have shaped the history of this timeless craft. Their unique techniques, bold experimentation, and unshakable dedication to their vision continue to spark curiosity and fuel creativity in studios around the world—including mine.
Handmade Ceramics: Unique Home Decor Benefits
Discover the charm of handmade ceramics for your home. These unique, eco-friendly pottery pieces enhance decor while supporting local artisans.
Break Through Artist Block: Creative Tips & Inspiration
Discover effective strategies for overcoming artist block and unleash your creativity. Learn how to get out of an artist block with our insightful tips.
Top 10 Profitable Crafts to Make and Sell
Discover the top 10 profitable crafts to make and sell! Turn your creative projects into a thriving craft business with unique handmade items that cater to market trends and consumer preferences.
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Craft Challenges You Can Try This Month
Discover endless craft challenges this month to ignite your creativity. From beginner to advanced, find new craft project ideas and connect with a community.
Handmade vs Mass-Produced: What’s the Difference (and What’s Worth Buying)?
Discover the real difference between handmade and mass-produced pieces—quality, durability, story, sustainability, and value. Learn what’s worth investing in.
How to Choose a Meaningful Handmade Gift
Learn how to choose a handmade gift that feels personal, premium, and unforgettable—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, and milestones.
How to Start Collecting Handmade Pieces (Without Feeling Intimidated)
New to collecting? Learn how to start a handmade collection at home with functional art, timeless design, and confidence—no gallery pressure.
How to Spot High-Quality Handmade Pieces (Even Online)
Learn how to tell if a handmade piece is high quality before buying online—materials, finishing, photos, craftsmanship details, and maker trust signals.
These might interest you
Garlic Therapy is a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic grater designed to turn a simple kitchen ritual into something grounding, tactile, and strangely satisfying. The textured center gently breaks down garlic, ginger, or zest into a smooth paste, while the glazed surface lets all those bold flavors gather beautifully.
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The Blue Quiet Set is a pair of handmade ceramic cups designed for slow moments. The soft flow of blues over warm clay feels like water meeting sand — calm, fluid, and impossible to repeat exactly the same way twice. Each cup is shaped by hand and finished with layered glazes that create natural movement and depth, making every piece slightly different, yet perfectly belonging together. Made for morning coffee, evening tea, or simply sitting still for a moment longer than usual.
A striking, large ceramic bowl that captures the depth and movement of ocean tides. Inspired by the quiet power of the ocean, the bowl reflects the feeling of standing at the edge of deep water, watching waves shift, light move across the surface, and colors change with every moment. The inside of the bowl flows with soft and deep blues, like currents pulling inward, while the outer edges carry earthy, weathered tones reminiscent of rocky shores. Its beauty comes from this contrast. Calm depth within, raw texture outside, capturing a small piece of the sea in a functional, everyday object.
