While commonly confused with pottery, ceramics spans a much broader field. From architectural tiles to heat-resistant tools and porcelain sculptures, this guide breaks down the key branches of ceramics, with clear definitions and real-world examples. Discover the full spectrum of this ancient yet ever-evolving craft.
Ceramics is about material, pottery about function. This article breaks it down with concrete examples so you’ll never mix up a flower vase with a sculpture again.
Before my hands ever touched clay, my head was full of questions — the messy, late-night kind no one puts in textbooks. From “Is pottery the same as ceramics?” to “Why does centring look like a spiritual crisis?”, this post gathers the candid, chaotic thoughts that kickstarted my ceramics journey and the answers I wish I’d had.