Appliqué

Here’s a fun technique to add an extra touch to your pottery: decorate with appliqués.
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Nele Ostyn

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Ready to add an extra dimension to your creation? A simple bowl or vase becomes a lot more interesting once you add some decorative appliqués.

Appliqués exist in all shapes and sizes. From a few simple dots or lines in clay slip to complex ornamental decorations that transform your pot from head to toe.

You can handbuild them, but you can also make them with an extruder or press mould. Make sure to use soft clay in that case, and let it dry for a little while before you take it out of the mould. Enjoy the clay!

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