Ceramics Marbling Slip

Cover the slab with a thin layer of slip.

Ceramics marbling slip.

The history of marbling in europe dated back to around the 17th century and was particularly popular in staffordshire in england. Firstly to form the basic shape by slipcasting with moulds. You can create a marbled effect by following these steps. Once you have made your pottery piece you can have some fun and unleash your creativity with some brilliant decorating ideas.

The effects achieved will greatly depend on the method of modifying the slip and also on how fluid the slip itself is. Traditional marbling with paint or inks always interests students. Marbling with clay or slips is a great way to make your pottery into a work of art. One such method involves using colored slips to create a marbleized look on pottery which is reminiscent of staffordshire style english marbled slipware.

This has been extremely important for several centuries and secondly to protect or decorate the pottery which is. It has many uses in the production of pottery and other ceramic wares. Using colored slips or different clay bodies with the same firing temperature you can also try this process on clay. Roll out a slab of clay.

Slip glorious slip this versatile liquid form of clay can be used in a multitude of different ways to create and embellish ceramic art.