Sincerity and Eccentricity
After 24 years of teaching, I’m increasingly motivated to share what I know and emphasize that teaching IS learning. I … Read More
Tag: sgraffito
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
Teabowls: Form and Surface
I first learned about yunomis from a postcard I picked up for the ClayAkar “Yunomi Invitational.” I placed that card … Read More
2018 Emerging Artist: Didem Mert
Didem Mert makes utilitarian pots that are influenced by geometry, texture, and the design-rich environment she grew up in as … Read More
How to Use Additive Sculpture Techniques on a Wheel Thrown Cup
Subtractive and additive sculpture techniques are great ways to create depth in ceramic surfaces. As the names imply, additive sculpture … Read More
Quick Tip: Fighting Finger Fatigue
Ellen Kong shares a tip she developed after attending a sgraffito workshop. Using cheap and readily available materials, she came … 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
How to Make Super Sharp DIY Sgraffito Tools
Clay is rough on tools. Fortunately, some of the most used tools in the box are quick and easy to … Read More
Video: Make Surfaces that Pop!
Screen printing on clay is one of my favorite ceramic decorating techniques. And using paper stencils and underglaze is right … Read More
Paula Shalan’s Primal Elegance and Earthy Refinement
Shalan combines handbuilding techniques with burnished terra sigillata, bare clay, and pops of underglaze color in her work. The smoke … 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
