👉 Puttier, a French term for "putty," originally refers to a type of clay used in pottery making. It is made by mixing mud with water and then pressing it into thin sheets or strips that are then fired at high temperatures to create a durable surface for decorating. Puttiers were popularly used by artists during the Middle Ages as decorative elements on pottery, as well as in other crafts like embroidery and carving. Today, puttiers are still widely used in ceramics and other
