Dyed Ceramics: Coloring Ceramic Paste

Stained ceramic: staining of ceramic pastes

“We have reached the end of the course, and I want to thank you for being here to enjoy the clay and learn a little more about the wonderful world of ceramics. Remember that if you do not have previous knowledge, you do not need to show a modeled piece in your final project. As I was telling you throughout the course, it was designed for you to experiment and test how far your imagination can go by combining materials and techniques. I have made a final piece because I wanted to give more content to the course and because I wanted you to see that with a simple decoration a piece can be delicate and attractive, but you can show us those same results in your tile sample. Whatever you prefer! As an example, we are going to review the key phases of creating my final project. If you make a piece, it would be great if you could show me a picture of each phase and add a short explanation about what you have done in each one: My piece My piece is a large bowl. I have started from a piece already modeled, to simply show you how to execute the carvado technique. In this case I have used a white base to add the clay of another color, although, as you have seen in the lesson "My final piece", I could also have done it with a black base, it is a matter of taste. Carvado First, I have made a cross in the center of the piece with the cutter to have a reference when pulling the stripes. Then, I began to work the stripes with the carving technique, eliminating part of the surface of the original piece by making a groove. Next, I have moistened the grooves with a brush and filled them in with another mud. Afterwards, I have let the piece dry. As in the lesson, here I show you the process in the piece with a black base, but in my white piece I followed exactly the same steps.

Sanding The next step, if necessary, is sanding the surface to adjust any imperfections that may have remained. Don't forget to wear a mask to avoid dust! In the lesson of Unit 4 I explained how to carry out this process on a tile with similar characteristics to my final piece. Final result Finally, I made a hole in the center of my piece to be able to use it as a flowerpot. As I have told you, the base of my piece is white with the carved lines of another color. The lines are perfectly integrated into the piece and the clay is attached like a ring to the finger. In this case, I have baked the piece single-fired to obtain the final result. Ready! Now share your final project with all of us by clicking on "Create your project". If you have made a final piece, share both the result of your piece and the phases of the process that have led you to it. Remember that the more we participate in the forum, the more we enrich each other, so your contribution both with opinions and advice and with photographs of your tests, will be of great help so that we all continue to grow and learn. Once again I appreciate that you have come this far, and remember that I am not saying goodbye, as you will find me actively in the forum. I will be there to welcome you and to help you in everything you need so that you can successfully meet your goals. I send you a big hug. See you on the forum! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project In this video, we will go over the final project. For my final project I made a large planter with the carving technique combining paste in different colors. I encourage you to practice all the techniques in the course. You can do just one of them, or combine several, but the idea is to make a personal and unique piece. If you like tableware, you can make utilitarian pieces. If you like sculptures, decorative pieces, or pieces like mine, which is a planter, it is both decorative and serves a function. When you start working, remember that safety is key. During the course I wil...”

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Course summary for: Dyed Ceramics: Coloring Ceramic Paste

• Level: Beginner
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