Filigree
The term filigree is primarily associated with jewelry and other fine metalwork.
Techniques
How do you rehydrate a dry pot?
It can happen. You were planning to finish that vase tomorrow, but you didn’t get around to it.
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Masking with tape
Want to create clean lines? What you need is (masking) tape. It helps you create perfectly straight colour blocks, even if you don’t have a steady hand.
What is the difference between oxides and pigments?
Those who want more color in their ceramics have a lot of options. Two of these are oxides and pigments. The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are distinct. High time to list those differences.
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Raku firing
Raku is an ancient Japanese firing technique. After your piece has been bisque fired, a glaze is applied that is suitable for raku firing.
Terra sigillata
This shiny reddish earthenware, popular in Roman times, was given the name ‘terra sigillata’, literally meaning ‘stamped earth’.
Fired-on images
This technique allows you to apply detailed drawings, images or text to your ceramics with a laser print.