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Ceramic Decorating Techniques
Explore the possibilities of decorating ceramics with techniques used at the forming stage through final glazing and even post-firing methods. Interested in trying out terra sigillata techniques? You'll find recipes and techniques here. Have you always wanted to try your hand at raku firing? You can learn more about it here. Wondering what is possible with commercial glazes? Look no farther! We've gathered myriad articles on myriad ceramic decorating techniques here in one place. The possibilities of what can be done with clay, ceramic tools, materials and a little imagination are virtually endless, and you'll find even more inspiration in the Ceramic Arts Daily Bookstore.
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October 5, 2009
Make Your Pottery Shine Without Glaze: Sumi Von Dassow Explains the Basics of Burnishing Pottery
In today's post, an excerpt from her new book Low Firing and Burnishing, Sumi Von Dassow explains the basics of burnishing pottery, from the tools to use, to a couple of basic techniques.
September 16, 2009
The Happy Accident: How a Ceramic Artist Turned the Product of a Kiln Firing Mishap into a Gem
Today potter Mary Cay shares the results of her two years of trial and error trying to cultivate "kiln jewels." She also shares the glaze recipes and instruction you'll need to make your own glaze kiln jewels.
August 14, 2009
In this clip, Robin goes over a couple of surface decoration techniques; one involving clay slip and fiber, and the other involving soft clay. As usual, Robin provides an excellent, clear explanation of these nifty little techniques and should inspire you to go directly to your studio at the first opportunity!
July 24, 2009
Peas Please: A Potter Talks About the Inspiration and Process Behind her “Sweet Pea” Vessels
In today's video, potter Kim Westad talks about the inspiration behind her work and takes us through the process of making one of her signature forms: the Sweet Pea.
July 13, 2009
Potter Lorna Meaden explains the technique she uses to achieve the super fine (in more ways than one) pin-striped decoration that graces a lot of her pots.
June 26, 2009
In today's video clip, which is excerpted from his DVD Making Marks (a video adaptation of his popular book), Robin Hopper demonstrates some great fluting, sgraffito and wax resist painting techniques.
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.
May 15, 2009
Ceramics Decorating Video: Decorating Raku Pottery with Slip Resist
In today's video clip, Gordon Hutchens demonstrates a slip-resist decorating technique. Sometimes called naked raku (but this video is G rated) or peel-away slip, the technique involves painting clay slip onto bisqueware and then raku firing.
April 15, 2009
A Piece of Cake: Clay Applique Decoration on Functional Pottery
Potter Kari Radasch shares her technique for the applique decoration on her pottery. Plus she shares her clay, slip and glaze recipes.
April 3, 2009
Handle Making Video: Mixing Media - An Introduction to Making Cane Handles for Functional Pottery
In today's pottery video, potter Shelia Clennell gives us and introduction into making handmade cane and reed handles for your functional pots.
February 27, 2009
In today's video, we learn about the traditional pottery making techniques in San Jose de Gracia and Patamban, Mexico.
February 9, 2009
The Old Mud-Pie Dilemma: Making Ceramic Art and Making Ends Meet
Today, we’ll show you some of Tom and Elaine Coleman’s work and talk about their working methods. Plus we’ll throw in a couple of the Coleman’s glaze recipes for good measure.
January 23, 2009
Ceramics Decorating Video: Inlaying Colored Clay Decoration into Handbuilt Vessels
Way, way back, while I was on maternity leave (such a distant memory now - sigh), Sherman Hall ran a video clip from Mitch Lyon's full length DVD, Handbuilding with Mitch Lyons, in which Lyon's demonstrated the broomstick method of handbuilding pottery. The technique intrigued me and I finally had a chance to check out the rest of the video. And it's a good one. So today thought I would send out a "part deux." In this clip, Lyons demonstrates how he inlays figurative colored clay motifs into his broomstick vases. I have included a step-by-step recap of the technique below, in addition to pointing you toward another great project for colored clay inlay from the Ceramic Arts Daily Feature ...
January 9, 2009
Ceramics Decorating Video: Slip Cones - Easy-to-Make Pottery Tools for Precise Slip Trailing
In today's video, ceramic artist Charan Sachar shows us how to make a foolproof and ergonomic slip trailer out of some inexpensive materials. Watch the video now! and then make some for yourself. We've also included some step-by-step written instruction on the process.
January 2, 2009
Ceramics Decorating Video: Using Paper Stencils for Precise Underglaze Decoration
We're kicking off 2009 with a how-to ceramics video about using paper stencils and underglaze for surface decoration. The video features ceramic artist Eva Kwong and was filmed during the recent Potters Council workshop "Surface, Form and Substance" in Indianapolis, Indiana.
December 15, 2008
Magnificent Marbling: Using Colored Slips to Create Marbled Patterning on Pottery
Slip, glorious slip. This versatile liquid form of clay can be used in a multitude of different ways to create and embellish ceramic art. The upcoming issue of Pottery Making Illustrated features a fantastic article on using colored slips to create a marbleized look on pottery, which is reminiscent of Staffordshire-style English marbled slipware. Today, I thought I would present an excerpt to give you a sneak peek of the article. Enjoy!
December 3, 2008
Inspired by Terra Sigillata: A New Twist on an Ancient Surface Technique
When I think of terra sigillata, I think of the soft, satin surfaces of low-fired earthenware, like Greek red and black ware that still has that great surface sheen. But Anne Fløche has taken terra sigillata in a different direction. She's allowed herself to use it in a way that goes against tradition, but is true to her own inspiration and way of working. This is a classic example of taking a tried-and-true technique and making it personal. Whether you're using terra sigillata in a traditional manner or pushing it to try something new, Fløche provides a great tutorial (and a recipe) for making this versatile material.
October 31, 2008
If you've ever attended a workshop, you know that you come away with more information than you could possible remember or apply, and your head is swimming with new ideas and projects to try in your own studio. Not only do you get ideas for how the presenter makes his or her own work, but you get the benefit of their experience and the insight behind their work. These excerpts from a two-day workshop with Tom Turner go beyond the basic how-to video to document the vast knowledge and experience of an established master potter. They are just a small sampling of what is available on the four DVD set. Enjoy!—Sherman Hall, Ceramic Arts Daily
October 10, 2008
Pottery Decorating Video: Trimming, Slipping and Raw Glazing for Texture and Depth
Last week, Mark Peters made a bisque stamp and used it in making a cup on the wheel. IN this week's video, he shows us his technique for finishing that cup. He accentuates that great texture using slip and glaze at the leather-hard stage of drying. He includes recipes as well as tips for success along the way. If you missed last week's video, you can check it out in the archives by going to "videos" on the navigation above or click here. For this week's video, just click the link below.---Sherman Hall, Ceramic Arts Daily.
October 3, 2008
Ceramics Decorating Video: Making a Stamped Cup with Continuous Texture
A lot of times, it's easy to forget about the surface of a pot until it comes time to glaze it. By then, of course, your options are somewhat limited. In this video, Mark Peters demonstrates one simple method for integrating form and surface through the use of a textured stamp that is very easy to make and use. The great thing about a pottery technique like this one is that it can translate to so many other pottery projects. You don't have to throw a cup on the wheel to get great texture into your work; watching how Peters makes this stamp and cup can give you great ideas for hand building projects as well.
