Ceramic Colorants

Learning how to work with ceramic colorants can be one of the most exciting parts of the ceramic process to the novice potter or ceramic artist. Developing the skills to effectively use ceramic colorants in glazes, slips, and clay can really help potters and ceramic artists develop their voices in clay.

This section features articles on how to use how to use ceramic stains and colorants in glaze recipes, how to make colored slip, how underglazes can be used to create bright colors and so much more. And ceramic colorants are not just used to create color ON the surface. You’ll also find out how to make colored clay and use it for techniques such as nerikomi or neriage.