To truly experience the magic of ceramics, artists need to experiment and try new things. Sometimes combining new ideas with old methods creates something new. At one time, people discovered that heating clay made it harder. Apply a mixture of chemicals and heat, and just like that you have an object that holds water and can be used with food. It probably took a few tries, but somebody had to make that first attempt, and over the years the process has been perfected. Push yourself to experiment and you could discover the next great combination!