See the Cliff Dwellings in the Tonto Basin; Arizona Salado Indian People

Heading southwest on Arizona State Route 87 from Payson, Az, one comes to a junction with Arizona State Route 188. Taking the SR188 turnoff and heading south, a tourist would enter what is known as the Tonto Basin. A basin formed from the connection...

Wonderful Ceramics in Shanghai Museum: 2 Products

In this second part of 'Wonderful Ceramics in Shanghai Museum', we look at some products of the industry through the ages, including the portrayal of animals, such as dogs, horses and camels, funerary figures and the shapes, decorations, pottery carving, use of glazes and the significance of some of the traditional designs.

Feng Shui Wind Chimes For Better Living

Feng Shui, which literally means wind and water, is an ancient Chinese practice of placing objects to maximize the flow of chi or energy. This directly affects a person’s well-being. The positive flow of energy can enhance one’s health...

The sad decline in small seaside resorts, on the East Coast of Yorkshire, England

Pictures of Martha's Bloomers in Navasota, Texas ~ Garden Pots, Plants and More

This is an attraction where one can dine, shop and browse to one's heart content as my friend and I discovered. From pots and plants to teapots, cats, rusted lawn ornaments, water features and jewelry...that and more can be found here.

The History of the Pottery Wheel

The Potter's Wheel, which seems to us so elementary, is one of the earliest applications of a mechanical principle to an industrial process, making for greater speed and efficiency. In human history it deserves comparison with the machine...

Raku Pottery in Japan

"Raku Pottery in Japan" is a hub about Japanese raku pottery. The history of raku, its purpose and function in Japanese society, and the characteristics of Japanese raku pottery are all discussed in this hub.

Shawnee Pottery : Affordable Collectibles

Shawnee Pottery was the manufacturer of various types of household pottery from 1937 through 1961. The company created various types of kitchenware intended to be inexpensive, and for daily use. The Shawnee Pottery line was available in department stores like Woolworth's, Sears, and McCrory's.

How to Fire Pottery and Ceramics – How to Choose A Kiln

Having covered how to hand-build and glaze pottery and ceramics, its now time to look at how to fire pottery and ceramic using a kiln. A kiln in pottery is an oven for hardening by fire ceramic figures. A good kiln should be able to fire ceramics up...

Collecting Antique Buffalo China

If you love antique china, Buffalo Pottery might be on your list of favorites. Find out more about the patterns and how to find and identify these beautiful collectibles