Clay is the most common material used in pottery because it is easy to mold and shape, and it can be fired at high temperatures to create a durable and waterproof product.

Basketry, knitting, and crocheting are all types of weaving techniques that involve interlacing fibers to create a fabric or object.

Glazing is the process of applying a thin layer of glass to a ceramic object before it is fired. The glaze melts during firing and creates a smooth, shiny surface.

Blacksmithing, jewelry making, and silversmithing are all types of metalworking techniques that involve shaping and working with metal.

Embroidery, cross-stitch, and needlepoint are all types of needlework that involve creating a design on a fabric using a needle and thread.

Carving, turning, and joinery are all types of woodworking techniques that involve shaping and working with wood.

Glass etching, glass engraving, and glass cutting are all types of glassworking techniques that involve creating a design on a glass object using a cutting tool.

Macrame, weaving, and knitting are all types of fiber art that involve creating a fabric or object using fibers.

Metal repoussé is the process of creating a design on a metal object using a hammer and chisel. The metal is hammered from the back to create a raised design on the front.

Origami, paper cutting, and paper quilling are all types of papercraft that involve creating a design or object using paper.

Dyeing is the process of creating a design on a fabric using a dye. The fabric is soaked in a dye solution, and the dye penetrates the fibers to create a permanent color.

Tanning, stitching, and tooling are all types of leatherworking techniques that involve working with leather to create a product.

Wood burning, also known as pyrography, is the process of creating a design on a wood object using a burning tool. The burning tool heats up and is used to burn the design into the wood.

Stringing, weaving, and knotting are all types of beadwork techniques that involve using beads to create a design or object.

Embroidery, cross-stitch, and needlepoint are all types of needlework that involve creating a design on a fabric using a needle and yarn.