Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze

Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 2

A course by Clara Holt , Ceramist and Illustrator

Ceramist and Illustrator. Milano, Italy.
Joined July 2019
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About the video: Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 2

Overview

“Now I will continue with the tile decoration by adding details to the ship. Then I'll refine the contours.”

In this video lesson Clara Holt addresses the topic: Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 2, 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 Here too the earth is still gray because it is still a little wet, but after firing the contrast will be greater because it becomes really white. Here I started pulling away more decisively because I want to reveal the color of the sky. In this case, I'm using a very fine tip. I can decide, if I want to get away in another way, have a different stroke, such as a wider stroke that pulls off more color at once, to change tip. Let's see for example what happens if I use this. This is a rounder tip which I suppose will pull off more material. I like this str...”

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Course summary for: Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze

  • Level: Beginner
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  • 4 units
  • 17 lessons (2h 52m)
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    Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decorative Painting, Fine Arts, Traditional illustration

Clara Holt

Clara Holt
A course by Clara Holt

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Ceramist and Illustrator

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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Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze. Craft course by Clara Holt

Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze

A course by Clara Holt
Ceramist and Illustrator. Milano, Italy.
Joined July 2019
  • 100% positive reviews (55)
  • 2,738 students