Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

Overview

“In this lesson, I will show you how to decorate the sculpture with slips, adding a beautiful texture. In the previous unit, you can find a useful resource about how to make this material. Take a look if you haven't already. This step will also enhance the tactility, add depth and character to the surface, and breathe more life into the creature.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Texture and Finishing, 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

“ Texture and Finishing In this lesson, we're going to decorate our toad, and we'll start with the slip trailing technique. We already tried this exercise in the beginning, so just recall what I told you before. We decorate with the slips. Don't forget to clean the metal tip with a needle, because it clogs easily. Just clean it and try it out. It works. We can start decorating with the slip. I will start with the eyes. You can control the size of the drops with the level of pressure that you apply on the bottle. Don't stick to any particular order. You can make these dots and randomly play ...”

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Course summary for: Ceramic Arts: Specialization: Traditional Techniques

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (11)
• 1498 students
• 7 units
• 101 lessons (17h 58m)
• 31 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

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