In this quick tip an excerpt from the ceramics monthly archives nancy gallagher explains how you can make your own sgraffito tools with cheap and easy to find materials.
Easy sgraffito ceramics.
One of my favorite techniques is sgraffito etching through underglaze to the clay body beneath.
Sgraffito pottery is really quite simple to make.
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Like most techniques in pottery there are several ways of approaching sgraffito.
Clay is rough on tools especially trimming and sgraffito tools.
It s such a pleasure to activate the surface with drawings and pattern.
But what is more amazing is giving this molded clay the end look which is simply breathtaking.
While there are many decorating techniques in pottery sgraffito is one of the most popular ones.
Pottery is an art that leaves everyone in awe.
The whole process of molding the clay into a beautiful shape is pretty cool.
However it can be extremely satisfying and lovely to look at.
Whether you want to play with colors or want to do some carving these.
Fortunately some of the most used tools in the box are quick and easy to assemble right in your own studio.