Shinogi

A Japanese decoration technique that you apply to leather-hard clay.
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Nele Ostyn

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Shinogi is a decorative technique in which you make notches in the surface of the clay. It often involves a series of parallel grooves. The name refers to the ridge of a Japanese sword: a long line in the blade of the sword that runs from handle to tip.

This technique is not complicated, all you need is a sharp object and a steady hand. A few deep breaths in and out, and extreme focus … and who knows, some beginner’s luck?

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