Pottery Techniques

noun a type of ceramic ware made from clay that is fired at a low temperature, typically unglazed

adjective relating to or made of earthenware

• The museum displayed a collection of ancient earthenware pottery.
• I found a beautiful earthenware vase at the flea market.
• Check out this cool earthenware mug I got from the thrift store.
• Her words were like delicate earthenware, easily shattered by criticism.

noun a type of unglazed, typically brownish-red earthenware, used chiefly as an ornamental building material

adjective of a brownish-red color resembling that of terra cotta

• The museum displayed a collection of ancient Greek terra cotta statues.
• I bought a cute little terra cotta plant pot for my balcony.
• Check out this cool terra cotta vase I found at the thrift store.
• Her skin was as smooth and warm as terra cotta in the sunlight.

noun a type of pottery with a marbled effect resembling agate

• The artisan crafted a beautiful agate ware vase using a special technique.
• I saw a really cool agate ware bowl at the art fair.
• Check out this sick agate ware plate I found at the thrift store!
• Her personality was like agate ware - unique and colorful.