Ceramics: Modeling and Decoration

Ceramics: modeling and decoration

“Hi all! We have reached the end of the course, but before saying goodbye I would like to do a brief review of what we have learned throughout it. At first you have learned a little more about who I am, where I come from, and what my professional career is. I have also taught you some of my influences through books, which will be of great help if you become a clay lover like me. Next, we have seen what are the tools and materials to model clay. I have taught you the Kurinuki technique, the protagonist of our course, and with it we have modeled a breakfast set consisting of a cup, a jug, a sugar bowl and a teapot. As I just mentioned, after modeling, we have gone on to see several decorative techniques on the plane, and the tools and materials that we need in each case. We have also seen marbling effects, image transfer, stenciling and burnishing. Techniques that are very easy to apply and that combined can make you have a unique and personal piece as a result. Below we have seen the tools and materials we need for embossing techniques. Among them we have seen some that have been practiced for many years, and some of them, like the Mishima, we have adapted to our current times. You have also learned that it is line and non-linear sgraffito and other techniques such as stamping, the application of textures and organic material, incisions to create volume devastating the piece, and reservations with wax to generate a high relief. Now, we are going to review all the phases that we go through when we make a piece as we saw in Unit 5 of the course, so that it can serve as a guide and inspiration to make your final project. In this case I made a cup. Model your piece Starting from a block of clay, give the approximate shape you want to obtain and let it dry.

Facet the outer face With a cutter, remove the clay slowly, with gentle movements, to give the texture you want to your piece. Empty the center of the part Now it's time to work on the inside. marking the circumference and you would start to wear the piece down. Smooth the inside with the sponge. Give your piece a wash With very little enamel, it gives a wash that will reveal all the traces of the tools used, such as the sponge. Do it both outside and inside. Final results Apply the clear nail polish in several layers, both inside and out, to reach the final result. !! Congratulations!! Once your piece is finished, you can decorate it as you like, with the different techniques that you have learned during the course. Keep in mind that your final project does not have to be one of the pieces that we have modeled in the course, nor does it have to be one of those that I have shown you as examples of inspiration in the last unit. You can make one or more pieces in the shape and use that you like the most, as long as they have been modeled with the casting technique and decorated with one or more decorative techniques that we have learned here. As I have done, show me in the forum the final result of your project and the steps you have followed to get there. It is very gratifying to see when the students get involved, enjoy the mud, and are also proud of their achievements. And now yes, I say goodbye here, but you know that for any questions and everything you need you have me in the forum. I will be delighted to see you there. And remember, the most important thing for me is that everyone has access to ceramics, and that this discipline, which for me is my job and my best way of expressing myself, reaches all corners of the planet. That is why I ask you to collaborate in the forum by recommending stores and workshops that you know, since in this way we can gradually make this information more and more accessible to many more people. And who knows, maybe your information is received by a colleague who ends up going to the same workshop as you and begins a beautiful friendship between you. We never know what fate has in store for us, but if it has to do with clay, I'm sure it will be a good thing. Have a great day.”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Hello, in this lesson I will tell you everything we learned and what we saw throughout the course. First I have introduced myself to tell you who I am and then I have told you who my influences are and in this case I have done it through books. I found it interesting because it is a more original way and if you have the possibility to have some books at home and take a look at them from time to time, they can give you very good ideas. Then I have taught you the necessary materials and tools to model our pieces. We have created a four-piece breakfast set: a sugar bowl, a kettle...”

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Course summary for: Ceramics: Modeling and Decoration

• Level: Beginner
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• 14028 students
• 5 units
• 25 lessons (4h 44m)
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  Craft

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Fine Arts