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The Rich History and Modern Revival of Burleigh Pottery and Middleport Pottery
In a world where craftsmanship and authenticity are treasured, the story of Burleigh and Middleport Pottery continues to inspire
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Digital Innovation in Ceramics For Beginners
Technology is continuing to influence traditional crafts, including ceramics.
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Throwing: A Guide to Basic Use and Throwing on a Potter’s Wheel
Throwing on a potter’s wheel is a journey that combines technical skill, creativity, and patience.
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Unveiling the Magic of Glazing: A Guide to Basic Glazing Techniques for Firing Homemade Ceramics
Glazing is ultimately the art of applying a glass-like substance to the surface of ceramics before firing.
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An introduction to the bold & bodacious Burleigh Pottery empire
Burleigh Pottery is an institution here in Stoke-on-Trent. Operating out of the iconic Middleport Pottery—the host venue of series one to three of TV’s ‘Great Pottery Showdown’—Burleigh is famed for its handmade floral designs.
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An introduction to the enduring creativity of Emma Bridgewater
Emma Bridgewater’s striking polka dot creations are iconic not only in The Potteries, but the world over.
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An Introduction to the Wonderful World of Wedgwood
Proud, prestigious, and steeped in cultural history, Wedgwood is one The Potteries’ most glistening ceramics gems.
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Architectural masterpieces from the 6 Town of the Potteries
The Potteries 6 towns are known for the pottery and the links to the start of the industrial revolution and quite often referred to as the heart of the UK ceramics industry.
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Most expensive ceramics to go under auction ever?
On 3rd October 2017, 10.58 a.m., the Ru Guanyao brush washer from the Northern Song Dynasty was sold for HK$$294,287,500 (US$37.7m), becoming the world’s most expensive ceramic.
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An Introduction to The Potteries’ Iconic Ceramics Heritage
Stoke-on-Trent and its surrounding areas are known for many things, not least their strong links with the ceramics industry.
Affectionately known as The Potteries, the area has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the ceramics (and of course, pottery) industry over the past 300 years (wow, that’s a long time).
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Why start a blog about Ceramics and The Potteries?
Hello there and welcome to my blog. I’m Andrew and over the course of this blog post I will talk you through why I have started this blog and a bit of an insight into me as well.
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An introduction to the iconic & ever-sturdy Steelite International
Steelite International is Stoke-on-Trent ceramics juggernaut—supplying its award-winning tableware to 140 countries around the globe.