How to Create Vibrant Surfaces with Layered Slips and Sgraffito
When you look at Lana Wilson’s layered slip and sgraffito surfaces for the first time, you probably find yourself wondering, … Read More
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Decorating technique achieved by scratching or carving through a layer of slip or glaze (helps to apply wax-resist over glaze before carving) before firing to expose contrasting claybody beneath. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
New Surface Decoration Webinar with Sara Ballek
Join Sara Ballek as she walks you through a colorful course filled with many exciting processes that will ignite inspiration … Read More
Using Slips, Sgraffito, and Inlay Techniques to Create a New Twist on Oribe
Oribe ware is a type of ceramics that originated in the 16th century and is known for its copper-green glaze … Read More
Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
How to Make a Flower Brick Out of Entirely Wheel Thrown Parts
Flower bricks have a long history in the ceramic world. Initially, they were the shape and size of bricks laying … Read More
The Hummingbird Watering Pitcher
Working in clay, a familiar method and style emerge that provide relatively accurate expectations of results. This is an important … Read More
How to Create Surface Patterns with Wax Resist, Slip Inlay, and Glaze
When looking at Liz Pechacek’s work, one might think the decoration is made using the sgraffito technique. But Liz actually … Read More
Carbon Copy: Underglaze Transfer Paper Makes it Easy to Transfer Images
From screenprinting to decals, there are many ways to transfer imagery onto pottery. There’s a nifty commercial product out now, … Read More
Live Handbuilding and Decorating Workshop with Liz Pechacek
Dive into Liz Pechacek’s handbuilding and surface decoration in this 2-hour all-demonstration workshop! Liz will demonstrate handbuilding using coils and … 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
