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Why is Handmade Ceramics so expensive?

And why you should buy it anyway!

Every potter and ceramicist I know has been frustrated by people asking them why their pieces are so expensive. I assume they meant expensive compared to a dish you can buy at the supermarket that was replicated a million time in a Chinese factory. The short answer is “because it takes a lot longer to make and it is unique”. But let’s break it down:

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The Pros and Cons of Creating with Colored Clay

Interested in learning about colored clay, its challenges and rewards? Here’s my experience.

If you are a ceramic lover or dabble in ceramic yourself, you might have encountered striking ceramic pieces made with Nerikomi or Agateware techniques and wondered “how did they do that?” What kind of work and challenges goes into making a piece with this technique? Here’s your answer.

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