Appliqueé decoration

A fun technique for giving your ceramics an extra touch: decorate with applied clay elements.

Ready to add an extra dimension to your creation? A simple bowl or vase becomes a lot more interesting a few decorative applied elements.

These additions come in all shapes and sizes. From simple dots or lines of clay slip to intricate ornaments that completely transform your piece. From simple dots or lines of clay slip to intricate ornaments that completely transform your piece.

You can sculpt them by hand, or work with an extruder or a mould. If you choose the latter, use soft clay and let it dry slightly before removing it from the mould. Have fun creating with clay!

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