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In the centuries immediately preceding the coming of the Europeans to the North American continent there was a widespread population of Indians along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Even though divided into many tribes, and speaking different languages, historians and archaeologist have identified these people and this particular time as, “The Mississippian Era”, and these people left their mark in history by their widespread making, and use of “Shell Tempered Pottery”.

Since these Indians did not have the potter’s wheel they made these bowls, pots, pans, and jugs by forming a rope of shell tempered clay, and starting at the bottom they wound this rope of clay around, pressing it together, forming the vessel as they came up. This pottery was then fired in ovens, which were made by digging a pit, or small cavern in riverbanks or hillsides.

After the firing process this pottery is water proof and durable enough to have lasted for over 600 years.

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Have you ever come up with a good idea while working with your handmade pottery or ceramics and thought that you would like to share it with others? You have? Well, why not send it to us and we will add it to the tips page for all to see.

Handmade pottery can be a very gratifying hobby that produces fun and satisfying results. For many people it's an enjoyable release that is created by working an inanimate mound of clay into a beautiful work of art that you made through your artistic abilities.

The best way of starting out is to take a few lessons. You will probably waste quite a bit in materials when you first get started. Figuring out how to truly make handmade pottery correctly and shape into what you want it to be can be quite an ordeal. The different tools that a normal shop will have can be fun to try. You will soon see which ones you like to use the most and then when you are ready you will know which ones to buy.

When you get all set up, just enjoy the hobby and have fun at it. Some people get pretty serious and start selling their creations at craft fairs and small stores, but others just like to create items for themselves, relatives, and friends. Whichever kind of handmade pottery you desire to endeavor, enjoy the hobby and have fun doing it.