A Source of Inspiration
A finished, slab-constructed form has distinctive characteristics, the result of a methodical process that moves from concept and scale drawings … Read More
Tag: resist
Material used in glazing and decorating that can be applied to surface to prevent adhesion of slip or glaze. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Decorative Glaze Removal Processes
Along with all of the variables of glaze application, there are many glaze removal processes that can add greatly to … Read More
Combining the sgraffito technique with stencils for a striking look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
Charlie and Linda Riggs’ Naked Raku Technique
Naked raku gets its racy name because during the process of firing, the outer shell of slip that was applied … Read More
Beyond Wax Resist: Alternatives for Interesting Resist Decoration on Your Ceramic Art
We’ve all used our trusty old friend wax resist to keep glaze from going where we don’t want it to … Read More
An Underglaze Recipe for Colorful Decoration
Unlike many of us, Asa Oloffson uses her own underglaze recipe so that she can create the colors and the … Read More
Creating Cool Glaze Patterns with Vinyl Stencils
I use paper stencils with underglaze a lot in my work. With a little water, the stencils stick to greenware … Read More
Creating Glaze Patterns with Latex Resist, plus Glaze Recipes!
There are a lot of fun tools out there for potters to use to create patterns on their work. Latex … Read More
Tips for Preventing Freeze-Thaw Disasters in Outdoor Ceramic Art
With winter approaching, it might be time to think about bringing in any outdoor ceramic art you might have (if … Read More
The Irresistible Surface: Layering Pottery Glazes and Trapping Carbon to Create Loosely Geometric Repeating Patterns
As we all know, in ceramics, trial and error is an integral part of the learning process – and often … Read More
