The whole process of molding the clay into a beautiful shape is pretty cool.
Easy sgraffito ceramics.
Fortunately some of the most used tools in the box are quick and easy to assemble right in your own studio.
While there are many decorating techniques in pottery sgraffito is one of the most popular ones.
Sgraffito pottery is really quite simple to make.
Pottery is an art that leaves everyone in awe.
Sgraffito is defined as decoration by cutting away parts of a surface layer to expose a different colored ground it has been seeing a bit of a welcome renaissance recently and is a currently popular and relatively easy technique to use in your work.
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A freshly made form ready to decorate etch and carve is an invitation to play.
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But what is more amazing is giving this molded clay the end look which is simply breathtaking.
Like most techniques in pottery there are several ways of approaching sgraffito.
It s such a pleasure to activate the surface with drawings and pattern.
In this quick tip an excerpt from the ceramics monthly archives nancy gallagher explains how you can make your own sgraffito tools with cheap and easy to find materials.
However it can be extremely satisfying and lovely to look at.