Look what the winter storm just blew in — a jovial snowman to bring cheer to you and your family throughout the season. Made of clay pots, it's a holiday decoration that looks perfect standing guard at the front porch or sitting inside on the mantel or by your fireplace. He'll be ...
Learn how to make your own soilless potting mix at home! Commercial bagged soils are pricey, and if you use a lot, can add up to significant costs. They also vary greatly in quality and, in some cases, their fertilizer strength can be toxic to plants and cause burns to plant roots. I...
As intricate as mosaic pots look, they are surprisingly easy to make. Starting with a clay pot as a foundation, you glue on tiles in any configuration your imagination takes you and then seal them in place with grout. Begin with basic patterns, and as you gain confidence, experiment with ...
Coiled pots are constructed by gradually stacking and joining coils of clay one on top of the other. The coils can be left visible or can be smoothed away depending on your desired aesthetic end result. It is important that the coils join well during construction to avoid cracking or s...
Turn off the crockpot, and let it cool down a bit. Prepare 4 layers of cheesecloth to help you filter out the ghee. It is important that none of the milk solids get in the final product. I use clay pots to store the ghee. Cover the clay pot (or container) with the cheesecloth an...
The Easy Steps to Achieving the Perfect At-Home Manicure Step 1 Prep with a moisturising and smoothing hand scrub – we like to make our own by mixing brown sugar with honey and creamy organic yoghurt. To reap the full benefits, massage the scrub over hands in circular motions and leave...
Similar to other clay cookware, like Chinese clay pots or Korean ttukbaegi, the donabe is perfect for soups, stews, steaming, roasting, and even cooking the best rice you’ll ever taste! Thanks to its ability to retain heat, the donabe ensures gentle, steady cooking, making it ideal for...
Alright, maybe a better comparison would be previous projects using clay- but the message remains the same. All you need is our tips on how to create a home foundry. Why should you cast metal at home? Before we get started on how to cast metal in your own hobby furnace, we should ...
Irrigating your sinuses can work wonders to relieve stuffiness, sneezing, and other symptoms of the season. Learn how to flush your sinuses at home.
This is the perfect time of year to make some beautiful applique clay flower pots! You can DIY them yourself using Efex appliques!