Pottery is made from clay baked in a kiln.
The metal or mineral content is what created the basic color. Clay can be many different colors such as red, yellow, white, brown or gray. Pottery is most often used for less expensive ware. Red ware is the name for objects made of red clay, it can be thrown on a potter s wheel or simply molded by hand. It s brittle and can be easily damaged, it is usually coated with a glaze, because it has large pores and absorbs the liquids.