Ceramic Surface Design Techniques on a Plate
Plates are an ideal form on which to play around with ceramic surface design techniques. That flat, blank canvas is … Read More
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Mix and Match 5 Versatile Cone 6 Glazes for Great Effects!
There are some ceramic glaze surfaces that just stop you in your tracks and leave you wondering “how’d they do … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
Roll Call: Seven Great Handmade and Store-Bought Roulettes for Adding Texture to Pottery
Nothing decorates a pot faster than rolling a pattern into wet or soft leather-hard clay. Whether you’re working on the … Read More
7 Fun Ways to Decorate with Slips and Engobes
Slips, engobes, and underglazes are a lot of fun to use for ceramic decoration and there are endless ways to … Read More
Laying a Foundation for Layered Surfaces with Ceramic Engobes and Etching
To create surfaces with depth, it can be helpful to start applying decoration in the greenware stage. Colleen Riley does … Read More
Considerations of Form and Function
Cooking often influences the design decisions Lindsay Oesterritter makes when developing a new form. A recent collaboration with a chef … Read More
Of Time and Place: Pots for Salad Days
Sourcing inspiration and local clay from the setting of Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Christina Bendo made over 500 … Read More
Clay Culture: Jaipur Blue Pottery
Jaipur blue pottery is said to have been imported via Mongol artisans, who mixed their knowledge of Chinese glazing technology … Read More
A Simple Watercolor Majolica Technique
Ceramic stains and underglazes mixed with water painted on unfired white-glazed bisque is pretty similar to watercolor painting on paper. … Read More
