Handbuilding Nesting Bowls with Hump and Slump Molds
Nesting bowls are a project I have been meaning to take on for a while. I’ve always wanted to make … Read More
Tag: underglaze engobe
Colored slips formulated to have low drying shrinkage, allowing application to bone-dry or bisque-fired surface before glazing. Commercial underglazes are available in a wide palette of colors primarily for low-fire, but many will survive high-fire. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Tips for Using Underglaze Pens for Drawing on Ceramics
I love pots with pattern and imagery and have done a lot with screen printing on clay and paper stencils in my work. … 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
How to Make Ceramic Plates in Multiples
Making multiples is a common and challenging endeavor for potters. To successfully accomplish this task, you need to have a … 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
Successful Tips and Techniques for Raku Firing
We get a lot of questions from readers about the raku firing process. I think raku firing intrigues many a … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Cobalt Blue Glaze Recipes
Cobalt blue glaze recipes are in most potters’ repertoires because they produce beautiful blue glazes. And what’s not to love … Read More
How to Make and Use Underglaze Pencils, Crayons, Pens, and Trailers
Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More
Laser Toner Transfer: A Great Way to Create Colorful Patterns on Clay
The pottery of Lauren Karle is influenced by the beautiful garments of the indigenous cultures of Guatemala, where she lived … 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
