For all the pinch pots, coil pots, and unidentifiable statuettes we made with clay as kids, there's something about crafting with it now that screams don't do it!. Maybe it's because of the ...

Tiny pinch pots are great little presents that your kids can make and proudly hand out as gifts during the holidays! Roll a small amount of clay into a ball. Tip: If your clay seems a little dry and ...

We recently received two new DIY mystery boxes that we’ve added to our stack of wonders. So today, it was time to break into a new mystery project.

On Monday, Mitchell and Ashley broke into one of our wonderful DIY Mystery boxes, and they ended up making some air-dried pinch pots. Today, now that they’re finished air drying, we are going to do ...

Working with clay isn't just for kids. We asked Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio Executive Director Ellen Kleckner to show us how to make a pinch pot. A pinch pot is one of the cornerstones of ...

Clay pots are a staple of outdoor gardening, but let’s face it, they can be a little dull. While there are many ways you can dress them up, here is a simple painting technique that creates a ...

Checking near rivers may reveal where to find natural clay for pottery. If you have a source, you can try pinch pots and more. “To build with love is the way the craftsman … does just enough, not more ...

Gordon L. Willson Elementary School first-graders learn to score, slip and smooth clay Jan. 22. Students created a small cup-sized pinch pot from a piece of clay and then made the handle by rolling a ...