Ceramics and Objects
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Ceramics and Objects
A practical guide to checking secondhand pottery before you buy. Learn where damage tends to hide, how to tell surface crazing from a more serious crack, and when a repaired piece is best kept for display.
Read article ↗A handmade mug can be beautiful on a shelf and awkward in the hand. Learn how handle shape, weight, balance, rim design and glaze affect everyday comfort, plus simple ways to assess a mug before choosing or making one.
Read article · 4 min↗A glossy glaze and a sturdy shape do not, by themselves, make a ceramic dish suitable for serving food. Learn what to ask the maker, which markings are useful, and when to keep a piece for display instead.
Read article · 4 min↗A practical guide to the three common ceramic bodies, with clues you can use at home: the unglazed foot, color, thickness and translucency. Learn why appearance alone is not always enough to identify a piece.
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