Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique

Glazing the Pieces

A course by Avi Ben Shoshan , Product Designer

Product Designer. Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
Joined August 2021
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2,684 students
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About the video: Glazing the Pieces

Overview

“After firing my objects (bisque fire), I will need to give them the final touch and put a glaze on them. In this lesson, you will learn how to use two techniques: brushing and dipping. ”

In this video lesson Avi Ben Shoshan addresses the topic: Glazing the Pieces, which is part of the Domestika online course: Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique. Make your own ceramic collection by creating simple yet adaptable molds for unique shapes using slip casting, coloring techniques, and design thinking .

Partial transcription of the video

“Glazing the Pieces In this lesson, we'll see two different techniques of glazing, one in dipping and one in brushing. First, let's prepare our objects for glazing. We're glazing the objects that we made after the first fire. The first fire is called a bisque fire and I have here a few objects that have been fired once. After the first fire, the objects are stable but they're still fragile. That's why it's called bisque like a biscuit. Before glazing my objects, first, I'll work on their surface. As a first step, I'll use this sponge, which is like sandpaper. I'll scrub the objects gently, s...”

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Course summary for: Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (29)
  • 2684 students
  • 4 units
  • 18 lessons (3h 40m)
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    Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decoration, Design, DIY, Fine Arts, Interior Decoration

Avi Ben Shoshan

Avi Ben Shoshan
A course by Avi Ben Shoshan

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Avi Ben Shoshan is a product designer based in Tel Aviv and the creative director of his ceramics studio ABS Objects. In 2017 he graduated from the industrial design program at Shenkar College and was awarded a Studio First scholarship at the Binyamin Center, which defined his career as a product designer specializing in ceramics.

A year later, Avi started his own studio where he teaches, makes ceramics, and collaborates with creatives in fashion, jewelry, food, and beyond. He showcases his work in exhibitions and galleries and sells his products both in Tel Aviv and in shops around the world. He also shares his work with over 19K followers on Instagram.


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Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique

A course by Avi Ben Shoshan
Product Designer. Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
Joined August 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (29)
  • 2,684 students