Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 2
A course by Clara Holt , Ceramist and Illustrator
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
“Here too. the ground is still grayish because it is still a bit wet. but after firing. the contrast will be greater as it turns pure white. Here. i have started to remove more decisively because I want to reveal the sky's color. In this case. i am using a very thin tip. I can decide if I want to remove it differently. achieve a different stroke. for example. a wider stroke that removes more color all at once by trying a different Let's see what happens if I use this one. This is a rounder tip. which I suppose will remove more material. I like this type of stroke. so I decide to continue wit...”
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Course summary for: Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
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Category
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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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