Clay or mud

 clay or mud

There are different types on the market: earthenware, stoneware, porcelain or low-temperature porcelain. It also depends a lot on what we want to create. Resistant materials are usually baked so that they can be used without fear of damage or melting when wet, for example. However not everyone has access to a ceramic kiln.

As a general rule, the firing mud is divided into that which is of low temperature (950ºC to 1100ºC) and that which is of high temperature (1200ºC to 1280ºC). Each one has different textures and colors. There are also air-drying clays for making handmade pottery. They are more fragile, but they do not need to be baked, so if you do not have access to an oven, we definitely recommend that you go for this option.