Sgraffito tiles: terracotta clay and white slip
This activity was done by Daniela De Luca, a restorer-potter who leads workshops at Primary Schools, Summer camps and leisure centers. These tiles were created … Read more
This activity was done by Daniela De Luca, a restorer-potter who leads workshops at Primary Schools, Summer camps and leisure centers. These tiles were created … Read more
Some teachers have asked me to draw some simple instructions for making ceramic tiles decorated with pasta. Here is an instruction sheet for use even … Read more
With the technique of slabs of clay here is an activity for the children of the Primary School on the subject of Ancient Egypt. The … Read more
With slabs of clay we created these elegant handbags copying them from paper bags that you find in the shops. The surface was imprinted with flowers … Read more
The slabs of clay can be used for lots of different projects. This project needs precision in measuring, cutting and assembling the slabs and the … Read more
We used the slab technique for make these boxes. After the first fire we painted with engobe colours and then we glaze them. With second … Read more
This is red clay, we added texture with leaves pressing them on the clay slab, then we put the slab in a small dish to give … Read more
Another idea, very easy to do with thin slab of clay and coloured with glazed engobe colours.
Inspired by the Mexican pottery this “sun” is made from a slab of clay leaned on an upturned plate, then cut and shaped. After preparing … Read more
The bas-reliefs were made starting from a slab of clay of 3 cm. After drawing the subject on the clay the students have dug the … Read more
These are slabs of white clay, we added texture with doilies, pressing them on the clay slab, then we put the slab in a small … Read more
With the slabs clay technique we made prism vessels with different texture and decorations. We painted the bisque with “engobe” (Slip colored clay) and covered … Read more