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1. Some famous brands to look out for the artistic minded October 27, 2009 In any field there are certain famous names that are above the rest; be it pottery, glass ware, bone chinaware, porcelain products. This reputation is the base for their growing profits. Those who are fond of decorating their homes, offices with ornate products should stick to such brands as they offer a lot of innovative designs. Such small but catchy decorations are very popular among the masses. Waterford Crystal is one of the most commended lead crystal ware today. Over the years many companies have sprung up to compete and imitate this glass line but none have been able to match the... (read more) Author: jessica thomson

2. Unusual Christmas Gifts October 16, 2009 It’s that time of year again when we start looking at buying Christmas presents for our nearest and dearest. With a recession on many people are starting their shopping early which is a great idea and reduces the stress commonly related to the Christmas season. But finding unusual gifts can be tricky. If you go to all the popular high street shops you will find the usual sort of gifts we buy each year, soap gift sets, perfume gift sets and so on. But I always struggle to find something that you know when opened on Christmas day will make that person smile and really be appreciative of the ... (read more) Author: carolyn clayton

3. MB&F HM2 Ceramic Limited Edition Watches October 14, 2009 MB&F presents Horological Machine No2 with a ceramic case. Two versions are available: ceramic with red gold (HM2-CR-limited to 33 pieces and ceramic with titanium (HM2-CTi)-limmited to 66 pieces. Ceramic: there is nothing quite like it. In fact, nothing that even comes close! From exquisite 5,000 year old pottery to 300 km/hour brake disks on Formula One racing cars; from the aqueducts of the Roman Empire to 1,600°C heat shields on the space shuttle, ceramic's extreme versatility is complimented an incredible ability to shrug of time and adversity. Like MB&F, ceramic effo... (read more) Author: Mabel Xie

4. How pottery is made October 02, 2009 The process of making pottery is a rather intricate one, and over time, it has remained much the same. Pottery begins as malleable clay, which is rolled into a strand and thrown on a wheel. The earliest vessels were made when strands of clay were coiled and the interior and exterior of the vessels were smoothed to create a consistent surface. This technique is still taught to children today. Then, around 4000 B.C., the first pottery wheel was used in Egypt, heralding a new era in pottery making. Working with pottery on a wheel is called throwing, because it is the most important step is the... (read more) Author: Kathy Johnson

5. The Pine Dresser is the Epitome of Home September 17, 2009 What is the perfect piece of furniture to store linens and display your favorite pottery, collectibles or dishware? What is a necessary element of the living room or kitchen when you need extra storage? The pine dresser is the answer. It embodies the spirit of a warm home, enhancing a room with functional space and handcrafted appeal. A pine dresser makes a clear statement of character when placed in a living room. It provides an added space for display and you can center an entire room design based on the piece. A dresser is the perfect place to store grandma’s china and your favori... (read more) Author: Colin Eyre

6. Western Australia Pizza Oven Installation September 17, 2009 There is something about pizza or bread that is cooked in a large oven that makes them have a completely unique taste. This is not to say there is anything wrong with your existing oven at home, it is merely to suggest that a traditional oven adds its own unique taste and character to the food you make. Additionally, imagine having a pizza oven in the outdoor area of your home. How much would that add to any parties or family gatherings you may have? The pizza oven will transform your chosen space into a virtual bee-hive of activity. You will find that this sort of kiln lends itself to so... (read more) Author: Clint Clarke

7. Longaberger Made-In-America Pottery Collection September 10, 2009 The Longaberger Company Made-in-America Pottery Collection complements the offering of high-quality baskets that its basketmakers weave by hand in rural Ohio. The new American Home Pottery(TM) collection underscores Longaberger's long-standing commitment to American manufacturing and craftsmanship. The collection includes dinner plates, luncheon plates, soup & salad bowls, and coffee mugs which are stamped with the words “Made in America”. Our four piece place setting in embossed ivory also features Longaberger's traditional Four Petal™ motif and coordinates beautifully with all your Woven... (read more) Author: Vincent M

8. Rajasthan Tour - Arts and Entertainment in Rajasthan September 02, 2009 Dominating a large part of Rajasthani culture, the arts and entertainment in Rajasthan never fail to capture the hearts of tourists. Famous or its arts and crafts across the world, this desert land made a great contribution to Indian culture. The skilled artists and craftsmen have long perfected the art of making extraordinary art pieces with ordinary raw material like wood, stone, glass, brass, leather, clay and textile. The cave paintings and sculptures excavated from various archaeological sites in the state clearly show that art and craft has been intricately woven into the fabric ... (read more) Author: Manish Sinha

9. What is Porcelain? September 02, 2009 Clays have been used to form dinnerware porcelain began in the Han Dynasty, when Chinese craftspeople first combined white kaolin clay with a type of ground granite and fired it at extremely high temperatures. The result was a resilient, translucent, resonant, beautiful piece of pottery, and the technique was further refined during the Tang dynasty, around 6oo AD, to create strong, thin walls which were truly translucent. European adventurers were captivated with the unique and beautiful material, which looked drastically different from the stoneware then in production, and attempted to repli... (read more) Author: Jason Chan

10. Facts you should know about longaberger pottery August 31, 2009 At Longaberger, the American spirit thrives! We see it everyday, when we walk the basket making floor at our basket factory, where we're working hard to create the finest-quality hand-made baskets or when we hear from our Independent Home Consultants who are living the Longaberger Dream. We all come from different walks of life, however, we have something huge in common - a love for things that are uniquely American and your appreciation for the American worker and their craftsmanship. Together, we're doing our part at Longaberger to rebuild America and supporting the American Dream. ... (read more) Author: Vincent M

11. Unique Hand Crafted Products from Portugal - Lisbon Historic Centre August 26, 2009 Portugal offers a wide variety of handcrafted items in artists’ studios, factory showrooms, department and hardware stores in all the important cities. You can buy these items as souvenirs for your loved ones. Pottery - Black pottery You can buy exquisite handcrafted black pottery items from Molelos in northern Portugal. The artisans come from families that have been in this job for generations. They have worked on the tools that are as old as 150 years. They specialize in the old and traditional black pottery. The pottery items are baked at 800 Celsius in kilns fired with resi... (read more) Author: Accommodation In Lisbon

12. Polymer Clay Jewelry August 19, 2009 Beautiful pieces of jewelry can be made from many different materials ; gemstones, metal, handmade glass beads. Artists have so many to select from. One of the most common and preferred materials are beads. The creativity of an artist is challenged when finding other materials that she can make into excellent jewelry. One such material is polymer clay which is perhaps the most recent favored trend in jewelry making. Polymer clay is a type that is not the same as modeling and pottery clay. It is mixed with PVC plastic and a variety of plasticizer chemical that keeps the clay moldable and ... (read more) Author: Gary Capps

13. Custom Designed Kilns August 18, 2009 Custom-designed kilns are the best choice for individuals who have been working with kilns for a long time. After years of experience using a standard produced kiln, the user will be in the best possible position to point out design features that would expedite their work, make their work easier or give them the opportunity to produce either a higher quantity or a higher quality of output. Imagine having a kiln where all the controls and specifications were designed by you and tailor-made to fit your needs and requirements. The advantages of having such a sophisticated piece of machinery... (read more) Author: Clive Denver

14. How to Develop the Child's Interest in Arts and Crafts August 06, 2009 If your kid’s interest includes arts and crafts, this is a good sign of his artistic ability. You can encourage your child to appreciate art and this can last a lifetime. One of the best parts of appreciating arts and crafts is allowing your children to love the best of the world’s art and culture while developing their skills and making their own contribution as well. How would you support your kid’s interest on arts and crafts? The first thing to do is to discover what your child’s interest is. Is it clay or pottery, is it ribbons, bookmaking, beads, or sketch? This will help you supp... (read more) Author: Jeff Clark

15. Pottery Classes Promotional Tips August 04, 2009 Pottery has existed since ancient times and is considered to be one of the oldest types of ceramic art. Pottery involves the shaping of a clay body into a specific shape and dried using a kiln until it hardens and sets. Pottery has been used as both functional and decorative items used in everyday rituals, celebrations, or even religious practices. Major types of pottery include earthenware, porcelain, and stoneware. Major groups of tools include shaping, rolling, cutting, and finishing tools. Pottery making techniques involve the human hand or use a potter's wheel. Lessons in wheel throwing, ... (read more) Author: Nikki Sabato

16. Art Manufacturer August 03, 2009 Hand extruders are an essential adjunct to clay pottery art. Extruders can be used to form the main piece itself, or to add elements to wheel-thrown vessels. Even pulled handles can start out as extrusions. Even though it may appear initially that using extruders to produce work enables the artisan to make scores of matching items quickly, in fact just the opposite is true. Extruded pottery needs measuring, cutting, smoothing, and joining, and so can need more time than a similar pot which is thrown. For some sorts of forms, extruding is the most effective way to go. Planning and making ... (read more) Author: Elvin Elliott

17. The Wonder of African Pottery July 28, 2009 African pottery is one of the most popular and collectable of all types of African art. Created with sincere meaning, aesthetic purpose and for a particular function, be it ritual, ornamental or mundane, African pottery is absolutely fantastic! How old is African Pottery? Many of the oldest relics relating to man as a species have been found in Africa, including the oldest pottery ever unearthed. A shard of clay pottery that was found in central Mali dates to an unfathomable 9,400 BC, which means that the piece of pottery would be 11,400 years old! This implies that the art of pottery... (read more) Author: Chris Cox

18. Unlock the Past, Rediscover the Mayan Civilization - Cave Exploration - Belize July 24, 2009 Have you ever dreamt of exploring the archaeological ruins of an ancient society? Open to the general public since 1998, the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave in Belize offers just that. This cave is full of over a thousand artifacts left behind by the Mayan civilization. These items, dated from 1 to 1000 AD include pottery, tools, and ceremonial items, in addition to 200 vessels. Four hundred ceramic jars helped archaeologists to determine that the cave was often used for ceremonial purposes; these jars, used to hold water, are believed to have been a part of a ceremony petitioning the rain god to e... (read more) Author: ProtoTravels LLC

19. How to Enjoy Xian Highlights on Your China Tours July 23, 2009 Xian, the city of numerous historic sites, famous cultural and natural landscape has it all; it is different from Beijing – the destination of China wall and imperial palaces. Marvel at the world's eighth wonder Too see the world famous Terracotta Army, which collects over 8,000 life-size pottery warriors and horses. This spectacular archaeological discovery has been listed the top ten sites when tours in China, also regarded as the tourist icon of Xi'an. Watch the fabulous Tang Dynasty Show & Taste the delicious dumplings Watch the Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show one of the reco... (read more) Author: China Roamer

20. How to Sell your Products Using Pottery Business Catalogs July 21, 2009 Like all other businesses, your pottery business needs promotional tools to increase your market productivity. Promotional tools are good investments for your business, because these create exposure and awareness for your brand. Print catalogs are the ideal print materials to use if you want to showcase all your products. Unlike brochures, print catalogs have more space to carry information and photos. The effectiveness of your print catalogs depends on their design and execution. Customers should read your catalogs from cover to cover and eventually compel them to purchase your products... (read more) Author: Girlie Nuqui

21. Raid Your Piggy Bank for Some Smashing Fun July 06, 2009 When I was first introduced to money pots, I was a little perplexed by the whole concept. Beautifully handcrafted, these pots are used to save spare change and are based on a 2000 year old tradition of Italian pottery. Each pot can hold up to 200 pounds in mixed silver, making it a practical and stylish accessory for the home. However, part of the tradition of these pots is to fill them with change, then to smash them to release your money. This is the part which confused me - why would I want to fork out for a pot, which I then have to smash? Surely it would be best to put that money to ... (read more) Author: David Webb

22. A Smashing Gift Idea for All Occasions July 04, 2009 When I first came across money pots, I was quite confused by the whole concept. Beautifully handcrafted, these pots are used as a means of saving your loose change and are based on an ancient tradition of Italian pottery. Each pot can hold up to £200 in mixed silver, making it a practical and stylish accessory for the home. However, part of the tradition of these pots is to fill them with change, then to smash them to release the savings. This is the part I didn't understand - why would I want to fork out for a pot, which I then have to smash? Surely save that money, rather than to spend ... (read more) Author: David Webb

23. CLICK HERE July 03, 2009 Just sighted www.HallClassics.com Basics The Hall China Co., nearing its 100th anniversary, now has a Web site for fans of the classic, durable tableware. Since 1903, Hall's pitchers, mixing bowls, teapots and other serving pieces have been produced for hotels, restaurants and institutions. Until the 1950s, some stores carried the pottery and some pieces were obtained as premiums from door-to-door Jewel-T spice salesmen. But since then, individual customers have had to go to the plant in East Liverpool, Ohio, which has a small outlet store called the Hall Closet (330-385-4103). Hall Chi... (read more) Author: yixingteapot yi

24. The Glorious History of Jaipur Handicrafts July 01, 2009 Cotton and woolen rugs and textiles, brass articles, leather goods, blue pottery, superb carpets and multifarious jewelry pieces bejeweled with valuable as well as semi valuable stones contribute to the popularity of Jaipur. An assortment of designs in traditional jewelry such as minakari and kundan work is available in gold as well as silver. Minakari is basically crafted from enamel paintwork; whereas kundan is crafted out of gems that have been infixed. Jaipur Handicrafts are simply exotic. You can not resist yourself from buying the superb fabrics offered at Jaipur. These high-qualit... (read more) Author: Ashish Arora

25. Mata Ortiz Pottery in Puerto Vallarta July 01, 2009 You will undoubtedly see some lovely pottery as you peruse Puerto Vallarta’s many art galleries, and none is more lovely than Mata Ortiz pottery. If you haven’t yet taken the opportunity to check it out, this is the time. Honestly, it won’t hurt you to get away from the pool at your Mexico Vacation Villa Rental for a couple of hours and pick up a bit of culture. You may just come away with some beautiful pottery, as well. Mata Who? Mata Ortiz pottery is growing in recognition and popularity. The name is not that of a person, but rather that of a pueblo (town) in the Mexican state of Chih... (read more) Author: Anirban Bhattacharya

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