Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

Overview

“To begin with, you will learn how to find the right clay and the essential tools. I will also teach you how to repurpose some items already in your house, so that you have the skills to be resourceful. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Introduction to the Tools and Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques. Create unique ceramic vessels at home, learn clay molding, design, firing, and glaze techniques for decorative pieces.

Partial transcription of the video

“Introduction to the Tools and Materials In the last lesson, I got to talk about my inspiration. In this lesson, we will see the tools we'll need to build our creation. The first thing we'll need is a big piece of board. I'm actually using chipboard, MDF, or plywood. The important thing is that the surface of the wood should be unvarnished. You don't want anything that is vitrified or something the clay can stick upon. You want something untreated. What you also have to keep in mind is that the surface of the wood should be very smooth. You don't want the wood to leave an imprint. What I sug...”

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Course summary for: Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

• Level: Beginner
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• 1506 students
• 7 units
• 101 lessons (17h 58m)
• 31 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decoration, DIY, Fine Arts