Ceramics: Modeling and Decoration

Overview

“It's time to get down to work. In this lesson I will tell you how cups are made and how easy it is to turn them into jugs. You will see that using the plate technique you can make other pieces, such as appetizer or cheese boards, or a dessert plate to accompany your cup. It's just a matter of letting your imagination fly.”

In this video lesson Paula Casella Biase addresses the topic: Modeling of cups and jugs 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Ceramics: Modeling and Decoration. Learn a variety of techniques to create, give shape, and enamel with style.

Partial transcription of the video

“Hello. in this lesson we are diving into the world of modeling using the unique Kourinuki technique. This method involves creating hollow structures and is known as such because it literally translates to 'hollowing.' Originating from Japan. this ancient technique has been utilized by craftsmen for and it consists of a block of clay. carving it. removing all the excess to have a piece. So. we are start with a block of clay in a leather-hard state. It is the ideal state. as I mentioned in the previous lesson. to work on these pieces. You have a block of wet clay. when you just take it out of...”

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Course summary for: Ceramics: Modeling and Decoration

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (237)
• 14661 students
• 5 units
• 25 lessons (4h 44m)
• 5 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Fine Arts