Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

Overview

“Let's first take a look at the materials and tools you will need to make your slab-built pLet's first take a look at the materials and tools you will need to make your slab-built project. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: 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

“ Tools and Materials In this course, I'll show you how I make my textured ceramic mugs. Before making the textured mugs, we need to look at the tools and materials to make the project. First, I'll talk about the clay I use. The clay that I use is red clay because when I fire it I love how it breaks through the glaze. It accentuates the texture. It is important that your clay is smooth and plastic, so it stretches easily for this project. The clay that I use comes from a specific area of Canada. It's called Plainsman M390. It's mid-range clay, so it fires to cone 6. You can use any clay ava...”

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Course summary for: Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

• Level: Beginner
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• 1601 students
• 7 units
• 101 lessons (17h 58m)
• 31 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

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