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Ceramic Colorants
Learning how to work with ceramic colorants can be one of the most exciting parts of the ceramic process to the novice potter or ceramic artist. Developing the skills to effectively use ceramic colorants in glazes, slips and clay can really help potters and ceramic artists develop their voices in clay. This section features articles on how to use ceramic colorants in glaze recipes, how to use commercial stains, how underglazes can be used to create bright colors and so much more. Plus, don't forget to download your free copy of the Buyers Guide to Ceramic Supplies and Materials. If you're looking for ceramic supplies, glaze materials, ceramic equipment, or clay tools, the Buyers Guide lists nearly 300 companies offering tools and supplies.
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March 17, 2010
Scratching the Surface: The Terra Sigillata Clay Tile Paintings of Jenny Mendes
Not even Jenny Mendes herself can explain the mystery of how her imagery makes it out of her subconscious and onto her clay tile paintings. But she can explain the technical details of scratching her drawings into moist clay and layering various colors of terra sigillata to create her rich illustrations. That's exactly what she does in today's post. Enjoy!
August 19, 2009
Color Splash: How to Make Vibrant Bursts of Color on Pottery Using Ceramic Colorants and Slip
Annie Chrietzberg explains Lana Wilson's process for decorating pottery with colored slips and shares the clear cone 6 glaze recipe she uses to finish these pieces.
May 29, 2009
Ceramics Decorating Video: Decorating Pottery with Colored Slips
Mitch Lyons returns today with an excerpt from his full-length DVD Handbuilding with Mitch Lyons. In it, he shares some great ideas for decorating pottery with colored slips.
October 8, 2008
Creating Nerikomi Blocks: Decorating with Colored Clay Patterns
Before your fearless Ceramic Arts Daily co-host Jennifer Harnetty went on maternity leave, she compiled several features, like this one, that she thought you would enjoy while she was out. It's like she packed us all lunches for several weeks. Something tells me she's going to fit the role of Mom really well. In this feature, Faith Rahill walks us step-by-step through the creation of a colored block of clay that she slices and uses as an inlay pattern on a platter. This is one of those techniques that is simple and straightforward, but requires a lot of attention to detail. Luckily, Faith covers all the bases for us so that we can plan for success. Enjoy!
February 13, 2008
Today, ceramic artist Elina Brandt Hansen explains the method she came up with for getting the bright color she wanted out of her stoneware clay. By dressing her work up in colored porcelain "clothing," she was able to get the look she was after without breaking the bank.
