Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 1
A course by Clara Holt , Ceramist and Illustrator
About the video: Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 1
Overview
“In this lesson I will work on a raw white tile, decorating it first with black engobe and then with the sgraffito technique.”
In this video lesson Clara Holt addresses the topic: Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze. Recreate your stories on ceramics using a range of engraving and painting techniques like sgraffito and underglaze.
Partial transcription of the video
“Engobbi and sgraffito on white earth In this lesson, we start working on our final project. The final project consists of five different tiles, each made with a different technique with the materials seen so far. Our five tiles will all have the same theme. I chose a marine theme because it particularly inspires me. I will create five different subjects related to the theme of the sea, marine situations or characters, with different techniques. You can make five tiles following the same theme, or you can choose a theme that you particularly like and from which to draw inspiration. Let's sta...”
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Course summary for: Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decorative Painting, Fine Arts, Traditional illustration

Clara Holt
A course by Clara Holt
Clara Holt is a ceramist and illustrator who lives and works in Milan. After earning a degree in the sciences and working for years in the communication and advertising industry, she discovered her passion for ceramics while traveling on holiday.
Once home, she started attending ceramic schools and taking courses, sharing her creations on Instagram as she progressed, which led to her first paid commission and thousands of followers on the platform. She currently collaborates with other ceramic artists and brands while also participating in design and architecture projects to promote the use of decorative ceramics to enhance spaces and products.
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