Marbling Techniques for Ceramics

Marbling Techniques for Ceramics

“We have reached the end of the course. Thank you for choosing me as your teacher. Remember that ceramics is not only clay and science, but also body and mind. It is extremely important that when you go to work you have a good posture and control your breathing so that you connect with yourself and with the clay. All this you have already learned throughout the course. Give yourself the opportunity to live this experience. Get your materials, because now yes ... It's your time to create your 3-piece collection with the marbling technique! I share an example of how I would like to see your process and your final project: The choice of effect Choose an effect from the sample book you made in the course, it can be a marbling of 2 or 3 colors, it can be thin or thick veins. The one you want!

Clay and kneading Before you start working with your clay, remember two things. The first is that you need to maintain proper posture and breathing, you need your body to work the clay. The second, the moment your hands come into contact with the clay, you are beginning your connection with it. Knead your clay and add the pigment, keep in mind that the kneading should be done until your clay is homogenized, in addition, this will help you avoid having bubbles inside. The plate Cut your marbled clay into sheets and you are going to superimpose them on the fabric so that they are well distributed. Stretch them with the help of a roller and with the proper posture of your body work the clay. Remember that the correct way to do it is from the bottom up, that is, exerting your force outwards. The dies and the cutting of the pieces On a cardboard and with the help of a ruler, pencil and a compass, create the matrices for each piece in your collection. Once they are ready you can cut them. Place the matrixes of the pieces on the plate and carry out the cut of the same with great care. Build your pieces Start the assembly of your pieces, remember that you must superimpose the pieces first so that there is a space that helps you join them. To glue them you must do it with the help of a little water and a few small cuts between the parts that will be joined. It is important that you do not forget to make the cuts as these will help you to interlock the parts of each piece. Since they are joined, help yourself with a wooden stick or a stake to take care of the details of the joints between some pieces and others. Finally, with the help of a sponge and a little water, take care of the edges, remember that if you pass it on the effect you could erase it, so be very careful with this last step. The last details Prepare your pieces to take them to their first burning, be very careful because your pieces in this part are fragile and will need the care that I taught you. Enamel the inside of your pieces if they are for any use of food or drink. Once the enamel is applied, take your piece to the second burn. Your three-piece collection is ready. If you are looking for a specific final size, keep in mind that when your piece is raw and when it comes out of burning, its size is different, because when it is taken to the oven it suffers a reduction of 17%. If you have any during the course or after, remember that you can use the forum to ask, I will answer you as quickly as possible, but I ask you to be patient. Remember that I am working in my workshop. Don't forget to upload your final project, I already want to see the wonderful collection you created! See you on the forum!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Hello, we have reached the final stage of the course and I would like to give you some recommendations for your project. Before starting to work the clay, remember that ceramics is not only art and science, but also body. In that sense, get ready to have the best body posture and breathing to be in contact with yourself and with the material. When coloring the clay, you must knead until the pigment is fully integrated. The force of the kneading is the weight of the body going forward. The part of the hand that kneads is the lower part of the palms. It is important to knead, fi...”

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Course summary for: Marbling Techniques for Ceramics

• Level: Beginner
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