Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
Engobes and Sgraffito on Red Clay 2
A course by Clara Holt , Ceramist and Illustrator
About the video: Engobes and Sgraffito on Red Clay 2
Overview
“Once the colors have dried, I will make outlines and details with the sgraffito technique.”
In this video lesson Clara Holt addresses the topic: Engobes and Sgraffito on Red 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 red clay Everytime, I can resume intervening with the brush if I want to do some color retouching. This land is very suitable for sgraffito because, exactly like that of the previous lesson, it has very little chamotte and therefore the tip does not find hitches while carving the clay, it does not find grains of sand or pebbles and allows me to have a subtle, precise and defined line. I trace the outlines of all the areas that I have defined with colors. When I use the sgraffito tip for a long time, at some point it starts to wear out, so it won't be so pointed anym...”
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Course summary for: Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
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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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