Specialization in Ceramic Illustration and Decoration

Overview

“We'll begin by creating the base of our relief illustration using the plate technique. I'll explain why we use this technique for the base of the illustration and how to work with it.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Basis of illustration using the plate technique, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Ceramic Illustration and Decoration. Explore ceramic decoration techniques with watercolor, digital decals and hand paint for unique pieces.

Partial transcription of the video

“Creating the base of the illustration using slabs In this lesson I’ll teach you the slab technique, which is basically making clay layers that are the same thickness. The thickness will depend on the ceramic piece you want to make. In this case, I’ll make a layer with a homogeneous thickness of about 5 to 6 mm. This way it will be thick enough to support the weight of the rest of clay we will incorporate in the following lessons. For that purpose, I will use the following tools. First I'm going to use a new piece of clay. In this case, I do not need to knead the clay or remove bubbles becau...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Ceramic Illustration and Decoration

• Level: Beginner
• 116 students
• 6 units
• 78 lessons (12h 51m)
• 39 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, DIY, Fine Arts, Traditional illustration