What is the general process of pottery making?

The general process of pottery making is prototype making, mold making, pouring or kneading, drying and finishing, firing and decoration.

1, making a prototype:

First, you need to design or choose a prototype of a ceramic work. You can use clay or other plastic materials to make prototypes in order to accurately express design ideas.

2, making a mold:

Once the prototype is completed, it can be used to make molds. The mold can be made of silica gel or other suitable materials for copying the prototype.

3, pouring or kneading:

Using ceramic mud or ceramic blank, pour it into the mold for pouring or kneading. In this step, it is necessary to control the humidity and thickness of the mud to ensure the quality and shape of the work.

4, drying and finishing:

After the ceramic modeling is completed, it needs to be dried in a well-ventilated place. Drying time depends on the size and thickness of the work. After drying, the surface of pottery can be trimmed to remove uneven or redundant parts.

5, firing and decoration:

The last step is to put the pottery into a ceramic kiln for firing. During the firing process, the temperature and time should be well controlled to ensure that the works have appropriate hardness and color. After the firing is completed, it can be decorated as needed, such as glazing, painting, carving, etc.

Development and trend of ceramic art;

I. Development

Foreign ceramic art has developed very rapidly. There are ceramic classes from primary school to university, many families have set up ceramic workshops, and some privately-run ceramic studios have emerged. Many leisure places are also decorated with the works of ceramic artists, which can not only develop the ceramic industry well, but also increase the ways to learn and communicate with ceramic artists.

China ceramic art is developing. Since the rise of ceramic bars in various places a few years ago, people have gradually learned about ceramic art, and ceramic art is entering the family. In the development process in recent years, the relevant education departments have incorporated ceramic art into the teaching curriculum from the perspective of quality education, so that they can be influenced by art from an early age and exercise their practical ability, which well reflects the achievements of quality education.

Second, the development trend

With the gradual warming of the pottery craze, pottery products are favored by more and more people. Handmade pottery has become another way for people to relax after work and study, which can not only develop the cause of pottery, but also increase learning and communication with ceramists.