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The Details on Decal Paper for Ceramics July 23, 2008

The Details on Decal Paper for Ceramics

In today’s feature, Philadelphia ceramic artist Paul Andrew Wandless gives a primer on using decals on ceramic work. Paul discusses the various options of decal papers that can be used on ceramics and pottery. We’ll follow up on Friday with a video from Pittsburgh artist Justin Rothshank, who will demonstrate how to apply decals.   Read More

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Ceramic Sculpture, Functional Pottery, Ceramics Decorating

 

Beyond Wax Resist: Alternatives for Interesting Resist Decoration on Your Ceramic Art July 21, 2008

Beyond Wax Resist: Alternatives for Interesting Resist Decoration on Your Ceramic Art

We’ve all used our trusty old friend wax resist to keep glaze from going where we don’t want it to go, and it works like a charm. But what about using resists that aren’t quite as effective as wax resist in order to get interesting surface effects? What a great idea! Belgian potter Russel Fouts has done a great deal of experimenting with various “permeable” resists and today, he shares some of the results of his experimentation. Russel uses these resists on his smoke-fired work, but they can also be used in combination with any other glaze or firing treatments with great results. So give them a try!    Read More

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Glazing Techniques & Glaze Recipes, Ceramic Sculpture, Functional Pottery, Ceramics Decorating

 

Video Tip of the Week: Trimming and Glazing a Wire-Faceted Bowl July 18, 2008

Video Tip of the Week: Trimming and Glazing a Wire-Faceted Bowl

This week’s Video Tip of the Week is a follow-up video on trimming and glazing the wire-faceted bowls Mark Peters demonstrated last week. In today’s video, Mark shares a Cone 10 Temmoku glaze recipe and Randy Johnston’s flashing slip recipe, which he likes to use on these forms. We have also posted these recipes on the site so you don’t have to worry about jotting them down while watching the video. Watch the video now!   Read More

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Firing Techniques, Glazing Techniques & Glaze Recipes, Wheel Throwing, Functional Pottery