Studio potters can be referred to as ceramic artists, ceramists, ceramicists or as an artist who uses clay as a medium. Much studio pottery is tableware or cookware but an increasing number of studio potters produce non-functional or sculptural items.

Acrylic paint is one of the best paints to use when painting ceramics. These paints are versatile and can be used on many surfaces, specifically for unglazed pottery. Acrylics are chemical-based paints, but most brands are also non-toxic.

Best for unglazed ceramics You'll need to prep your surface by sanding and applying a primer, then you can paint straight onto the surface.

In summary - what is the difference between pottery and ceramics? Technically, pottery is a form of ceramics, but ceramics covers a much broader spectrum. Pottery is very much dedicated to the making of one specific ceramic type and using one specific ceramic material, namely pots and clay.