I have a new favorite word and favorite technique--SGRAFFITO. It just sounds cool, doesn't it? After the piece is trimmed, the slip (or paint in layman's terms) is put on. Then a design is scratched on, showing the original color. Then it goes through one firing, and then a glaze is placed on top of that (I will use clear glaze). After it is fired one last time, it will be finished.
I finally tried some different clay...The bad part about using this red clay is that it stains light-colored fabric and your hands--looks like a
self-tanning incident gone bad.
5 comments:
ohmigosh, that reminds me of the time Chloe decided to put some lotion on her dry hands and feet. she accidentally got my self tanner. it was hilarious!!! fortunately she has a pretty good sense of humor, b/c she had to go to school like that!
Those look awesome Kim. Someday I'll do pottery...
kim - those are so beautiful! you have such a gift you guardian you!!
Beautiful pottery, Kim! Great work.
Kim,
I was googling "sgraffito" and came across your page. I love that another Christian is pursuing her passions!
I have taken one quarter of ceramics at a local arts center, and I am hooked. I was thinking of playing with sgraffito, and now you have pushed me over the edge.
If you so choose, check out my blog www.obi-mubiana@blogspot.com.
Seeking His Face,
Brett Elizabeth
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