craft council of bc
championing craft since 1973
ccbc shop blog
metals: types and properties
Have you ever wondered what “sterling silver” really means, or what “14K gold” stands for? Read on to learn about the types of metal used by our vendors.
types of clay
Stoneware, earthenware, porcelain oh my... what do these terms mean when you're shopping for ceramics? Read on to learn about these different clay types; how to tell them apart and their different uses.
glass techniques
Glass comes in a diversity of sizes, shapes, textures, and colours. If you've ever looked at some of the glass work in the CCBC shop and thought "how the heck do they make glass look like that?", read on to learn about the fantastic techniques of craft glass.