Tips and Tools: DIY Glaze Fountain
After purchasing a bucket, some aluminum flashing, a foot pedal, and a water pump, this quick-assembly project will make even … Read More
Ceramic Decorating Tools
Looking for ideas and instruction on the multitude of ceramic decorating tools out there. The Decorating Tools section of Ceramic Arts Daily is the right place to be. Here we’ve gathered articles and information on the tools used in decorating ceramic work from potters of all level of experience. You’ll find out how they use store-bought, found or even handmade ceramic decorating tools to make their work their own.
And don’t forget to download your free copy of the Ceramic Decorating Tool Techniques: How To Use Clay Pencils, Slip Trailers, Glaze Pens, and Carving Tools. This handy studio reference includes valuable technical references and great clay tools to help you with forming, surface decoration and firing.
One of the best things about clay is its ability to take on texture. From handmade to storebought, from clay texture rollers to traditional stamps, we have pottery texture tools covered in our archives. You’ll also find different ways to make your own clay stamps using everything from polymer clay to plaster.
Clay can also be cut, carved, slashed, and scratched for decoration. If you’re looking for advice on the best clay carving tools, you’ll find lots of articles detailing the tools and pottery carving techniques. You’ll also discover innovative techniques for making your own carving tools or adapting the carving tools you already own to be more ergonomic. Love sgraffito? We have several articles on how to make your own sgraffito tools and advice on perfecting the technique!
And, of course, there are multiple ways to get imagery onto clay, using everything from brushes to screen printing to slip trailing. We’ve got those ceramic decorating tools covered in these pages too!
No matter where your interests lie, you’re sure to find something interesting and educational on ceramic decorating tools on Ceramic Arts Daily. So jump in and explore!
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Ceramic Decorating Tool Techniques
Quick Tip: Sponge Brush as Palette and Cleanup Tool
I was recently working on a project that needed accented, inlaid lettering, as well as lettering brushed over top of … Read More
Editor’s Note: Tool Top 10
Industrious and creative individuals take tool use very seriously. However, ceramic artists invest significant amounts of time in designing and … Read More
Tips and Tools: The Right Haircut
When I first attempted adding decoration onto my ceramic forms, the task was daunting. I was interested in translating some … Read More
Quick Tip: Old Item, New Use
I use homemade ceramic watercolors to decorate my work. An old ice cube tray works great to keep the colors … Read More
In the Studio: Homemade Texture Paddles
I have always admired images of ancient vessels from Japan and Korea that were constructed and decorated using paddles. Wanting … Read More
Tips and Tools: Bed of Nails
A simple bed of nails can be used in the spray booth to prevent glazes and slips from pooling at … Read More
Digital By Design
Using digital design and fabrication tools is more common in the
field of studio ceramics. While these tools are usually … Read More
Tips and Tools: Calligraphy Nib
Learn how a calligraphy nib can be altered to create crisp lines in clay, which are important for mishima drawings. … Read More
In the Studio: The Harp Tool
A few summers ago I was at a wood-fire residency at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. While there, I … Read More
