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December 18, 2009
Ceramics Decorating Video: How to Mix and Apply Terra Sigillata for Burnishing Pottery
In today's video, an excerpt from her new DVD Pit Firing and Burnishing, Sumi von Dassow demonstrates how to mix and apply terra sigillata to burnish into a beautiful sheen.December 9, 2009
Aluminum Foil Saggars: An Easy Alternative to Traditional Clay Saggars
Today, in an excerpt from her new book Low Firing and Burnishing, Sumi Von Dassow explains how potter Edgeworth Barnes fires his pottery in aluminum foil saggars with great results.September 29, 2008
I think we've all heard it said that the simplest solution is the best. And while I always make it a rule to never deal in absolutes, today's tip does seem to prove this adage true. Brought to us by Sumi von Dassow, this surface-decoration technique involves just a few tools and materials that I'll bet you already have in your studio. And like most simple techniques, a little experimentation can result in many new ways to add interest and depth to your work. But Sumi doesn't stop there; she also includes some general tips for working with wax resist, and these will help you regardless of which wax technique you use. Enjoy!
