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Earthenware: Fired at a lower temperature (typically below 1,200°C or 2,192°F), earthenware is porous and usually needs to be glazed to hold liquids. It's one of the oldest types of pottery.[1]Bisque, and Raku are examples of earthenware pottery.
Stoneware: Fired at a higher temperature (typically between 1,200°C and 1,300°C or 2,192°F and 2,372°F), stoneware is non-porous and more durable than earthenware. It is often used for functional items like mugs and plates.[2]
Porcelain: Fired at the highest temperatures (above 1,300°C or 2,372°F), porcelain is made from fine clay (kaolin) and is known for its white, translucent quality. It is highly durable and often used for fine tableware and decorative objects.[3]
Hand-built pottery: Made by hand using methods like coiling, pinching, or slab construction. This method is ancient and often used for larger or uniquely shaped pieces.[16]
Wheel-thrown pottery: Made on a potter's wheel, allowing for more symmetrical shapes and finer detail. This technique is commonly used for creating bowls, cups, and plates.[17]
Mold-made pottery: Produced using molds to shape the semi solid clay, often for mass production of identical pieces.[18]
Slip-cast pottery: Made by pouring liquid clay (slip) into molds. This method allows for mass production of pottery with intricate designs.[19]
Glazed pottery: Coated with a glaze that becomes glass-like when fired, giving the pottery a smooth, often colorful finish.[20][21]
Unglazed pottery: Pottery that is left unglazed, often showcasing the natural color and texture of the clay.[22]
Overglaze pottery: Decoration applied on top of a glaze, often after the initial firing. This can include painting, gilding, or applying decals.[23]
Slipware (slip-decorated pottery): Decorated with slip (liquid clay) applied before firing. Slip can be used for painting, dipping, or inlaying designs.[24]
Sgraffito: A decorative technique where a layer of slip is applied to the pottery, and then patterns are scratched through the slip to reveal the clay beneath.[25][26]
Mishima: A technique involving inlaying colored slips into incised designs on the pottery surface.[27]
Burnished pottery: A method where the surface of the clay is polished to create a shiny finish, often used in Native American pottery.[28]
Resist Techniques: A technique where a material is applied to areas of the pottery to resist glaze or slip, creating patterns once the piece is fired.[29]
Engraving or Carving: The surface of the pottery is carved or engraved to create patterns or images.[30]
Roman pottery: Known for its functional and decorative wares, Roman pottery includes a variety of styles such as terra sigillata, characterized by its red slip and glossy finish.[36]
Korean pottery: Renowned for its unique techniques and aesthetics, Korean pottery includes styles such as celadon, known for its jade-green glaze and intricate inlay designs, and buncheong, which features a more textured appearance.[37]
Persian pottery: Characterized by their detailed motifs and calligraphy, often featuring floral and geometric patterns.[38]
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