The Ombré Look: How to Create Smooth Color Blends with Colored Clay
The “Ombré” trend is pretty huge right now. Search the term on Pinterest and you’ll find everything from ombré cakes … 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
Three Beautiful Surface Decorations That Look Even Better Layered
I am in love with the surfaces of Jen Allen’s pots (not to mention the forms!). While each of the … Read More
How to Design Low-Relief Carvings in Wet Clay
This post is all about carving into clay and the best tools and techniques for doing so. In this post, potter … 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
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
An Easy Approach to Image Transfer onto Clay
A few years back, Doug Gray was interested in incorporating his digital photography into his clay work. He tried decals, … Read More
Collaboration: Rickie Barnett and Lynne Hobaica
Rickie Barnett and Lynne Hobaica
Two artists with a shared love of making narrative work teamed up in life and in the studio. Their in-progress … Read More
Collaboration: Jen Allen with Kurt Anderson, Maia Leppo, and Bryn Perrott
Jen Allen, Kurt Anderson, Maia Leppo, and Bryn Perrott
Jen Allen has been interested in making art with other people since she was an undergraduate student. Her recent creative … Read More
Creating Surface Designs with Glaze, Wax and Underglaze
I am always looking for new ways to add surface designs and imagery to my work and I am always … Read More
Testing Commercial Ceramic Glazes Over Texture in Electric Kilns
To get the most out of commercial ceramic glazes in your electric kiln, you need to understand the product descriptions … Read More
