SURFACE TECHNIQUES
We hope to provide a space where creativity flourishes and learning happens. Decorating and changing the surface of clay and the various techniques used to do so are seemingly endless. We love to exploring these together. (COMING SOON…)
Sgraffito pottery: After applying a layer of slip or underglaze the designs are carved through the outer layer of color to reveal the original clay body.
Sgraffito
Sodium silicate on pottery creates beautiful crackling effects. It's used to enhance texture and add visual interest to ceramics.
Sodium Silicate
The Mishima technique in pottery involves the delicate carving of fine lines and inlaying contrast to achieve precise, enriching details on the surfaces of the pottery. This meticulous process results in stunning, intricate designs that captivate and inspire.
Mishima
Slip trailing involves squeezing smooth slip onto the surface on your clay to create a relief image that glaze can break over. It is a great way to add unique texture.
Slip Trailing
Painting images on newsprint then transferring them to your piece.
Slip Transfers
Layering various colors of clay provides endless opportunities for beautiful texture and color.
