How to Decorate Pottery Surfaces with Colored Slips in the Bisque State
Slip has many uses in the pottery studio. Most often, slip is used on clay in the green state, but … Read More
Tag: wax resist
Melted wax or wax emulsion used to prevent slip or glaze from adhering to a clay surface, either in decorating, or in preparing work for glazing. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
The Clay Drying Process: Hints for Drying Pottery Evenly
Clay is a touchy material and it is important that potters understand the clay drying process to avoid problems. You … 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
Creative Commercial Glazes: Great Combinations for Interesting Effects
Some folks feel like using commercial glazes is cheating, but I say, hogwash! I have been using commercial glazes for … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Custom Condiments
I grew up in a family of artists. One of the greatest inspirations in life was visiting my grandparents’ house … Read More
Soft Story Telling
Functional ceramics provide a unique opportunity for collectors to interact with fine art on an intimate level. These pieces are … Read More
Scratching the Surface: A Guide to Sgraffito
If there’s one thing I have learned in my time here as editor of Ceramic Arts Network, it’s that our … Read More
Laying a Foundation for Layered Surfaces with Ceramic Engobes and Etching
To create surfaces with depth, it can be helpful to start applying decoration in the greenware stage. Colleen Riley does … Read More
Small Bowls for Social Meals
Growing up in Ukraine, dinner was a social event for Sasha Barrett, with friends, family, and neighbors stopping by and … 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
