Techniques

It can happen. You were planning to finish that vase tomorrow, but you didn’t get around to it.

Sometimes, you simply want text on your work, whether you are linguistic or not, or a fan of words or not. Read this blog post to learn more about applying text to ceramics.

Many ceramicists use a stamp to mark their work.

The talented illustrator or painter can also use a clay object as a canvas.

Porcelain is the grand dame among clays. Read all about it here.

Raku is an ancient Japanese firing technique. After your piece has been bisque fired, a glaze is applied that is suitable for raku firing.

The world of pottery throwing may be vast, but even without a wheel, the possibilities of clay are endless.

A simple but effective way of decorating is to use stencils. You can use different materials as stencils, and each material has its own effect.

Mocha diffusion is a very special way to decorate ceramics. Mocha tea is carefully drizzled or spread onto a wet layer of clay slip.

Sgraffito is a term derived from the Italian sgraffiare, meaning ‘to scratch’.