Slip Trail Ceramic

It can also add contrast to the surface of the clay when different colored slips are used.
Slip trail ceramic. Mayco mayco celtic knot stamp. Slip trailing is a great way to use clay slip as a decorative tool. Amaco 320 2 lavendar 2oz. After trailing slip over damp or leather hard clay slip trails can be modified by turning or shaking the piece of pottery or combing through.
In this video i show the basics of slip trailing application. Slip trail applicator 2 40. Use score and slip to attach a handle to a pitcher or a cup. Slip porcelain very white.
The big difference is that this ceramic decorating technique not only adds lines and patterns but it also creates a raised surface texture that adds tactility to the decoration. Slip trailing is a technique where watered down clay or slip is squirted onto more firm clay in decorative lines or shapes. This technique can add texture to the surface of a pot. Slip trailing is a very popular surface decorating technique among ceramics artists.
Aug 14 2020 explore claudia sauder s board pottery slip trailing followed by 488 people on pinterest. Hold the slip trailer parallel to the surface of the clay and let the nib lightly touch the surface. Attach the body parts of ceramic animals by scoring the surface and applying slip. The ceramic shop removable wax off resist 16oz.
Tips on slip trailing. Slip trailing is the application of slip which is clay mixed with water to a clay surface using a bottle or other flexible vessel with a pointed tip. Beth e peterson marbling slip. Shake the slip down to the nib to eliminate air bubbles.
Many potters and handbuilders use slips to add both color and texture to their pots. Off camera i prepared my slip by blending some of the clay body i normally use in a blender. Slip trailing works best on bone dry clay. Always ensure the nib is fitted properly.
See more ideas about pottery slips pottery pottery techniques. The slip and score method is used to create many different types of ceramic pieces but it is especially useful for attaching handles or other small pieces.