Harmony and Delight
Throughout my life, I have communed and communicated with whimsical non-human creatures and objects, both real and imagined, whose endearing … Read More
Tag: stencil
How to Combine Stencils with Slip Transfer for a Great Surface Effect
We have a number of posts on image transfer on Ceramic Arts Network, including this laser toner transfer technique from … Read More
Great Idea for Teachers: A Simple Lesson Plan for Slab-Built Plates with Textured and Stenciled Decoration
We get a lot of inquiries at Ceramic Arts Network from teachers looking for grade-school assignments that can work with … Read More
The Passage of Time
I make pots that celebrate the tangible joy of the everyday—objects that will weave themselves into your daily routine and … Read More
Transition to More Possibilities
Shortly after graduating from college, I came up with a line of pottery using thrown and altered forms, a black … Read More
Layer by Layer: Building Narrative Pottery Surfaces With Intricate Stencils, Slips, and Sgraffito
Kip O’Krongly has a lot of patience and a very steady hand. She makes intricate stencils by cutting them out … Read More
Fluidity in Form and Surface
My interest in pattern derives from form. This grew to incorporate the exploration of color, texture, and technique. In many … Read More
Pattern and Social Media
As a student at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in the 1990s, I used to photocopy design books … Read More
How to Make Paper Stencils in Bulk
I love working with paper stencils and underglazes. There’s something so satisfying about removing the stencil to see your crisp … Read More
Stenciled and Stretched: Ceramic Decorating Technique Offers a New Twist on Stenciling on Clay
Stencils can be a very effective means of applying repetitive surface decoration to ceramic surfaces, especially for the drawing impaired … Read More
