Techniques

With wax resist, you can ensure that certain parts of your piece remain unglazed.

This is a great option if you have leftover clay that needs using up or if you’re lacking glazing inspiration.

Bring light and air to clay using the perforating technique. Discover how openings in clay can add texture and poetry. Cutting, piercing or punching the clay creates a play of light and shadow, allowing your work to breathe and come alive.

The term ‘intarsia’ originates from woodworking. It is a technique whereby inlaid materials are incorporated into solid wood.

Discover the primal power of fire in ceramics using the anagama technique. Immerse yourself in an ancient Japanese tradition where fire, ash and time engage in an unpredictable and captivating dance. Every firing is an adventure, with the final form and appearance determined by the fire.

The kintsugi technique: The beauty of being broken. This Japanese art of repair transforms damage into something beautiful and meaningful by embracing fractures as valuable scars. It is a tribute to imperfection and the transformative power of repair.

Want to prevent cracks and air bubbles in your clay creations? The right wedging technique can lay the perfect foundation for a sturdy, smooth result.

Get creative with shape and texture by working with sand. This surprising method allows for a variety of spontaneous and organic results, as well as unique surface textures.

You could call this technique the advanced form of the sgraffito technique.

You can add colour to your work even without glaze. Take a look at some examples here.