Learn how to make your very ow Mandala Pattern on a Plate. In this class you will learn techniques to create mandala “dot” designs. We will be working on a plate, but you can apply what you learn to any form such as mugs, bowls, vases, coasters, pendants and more. This process can also be done on...

Making a mug using underglaze transfers is a great way to add surface decoration to wheel thrown forms. In this class you will learn how to throw a mug and to make a handle. Then I will show you how to use underglaze transfers on both! This class is suitable for all levels of wheel throwing.

M...

Using underglaze transfers is a great way to add surface decoration to wheel thrown forms. In this class you will learn how to throw forms, apply underglaze transfers and to shape the form. This class is suitable for all levels of wheel throwing.

Tools & Materials:
Pottery Wheel
3-4 lbs of c...

Add this simple surface decoration technique to your repertoire and create intricate, colorful designs.

Tools & Materials
Dark Colored Clay Piece
White or Light-Colored Underglaze or Slip (Speedball Underglaze)
Brush for Applying Slip (Hake Brushes are great for this)
Carving Tool (L3 Diam...

This is such a fun and unique way to carve patterns and add texture to your pottery.

Tools & Materials
Leather Hard Piece to Carve
Diamond Core P9 Slim Reach U-Tip Carving Tool
Stiff Bristle Brush
Dark Underglaze
Celadon or Translucent Glaze

Sgraffito is a fun way to personalize and explore surface decoration on your ceramic work.

Tools & Materials
Leather Hard Clay Piece
Slip or Speedball Underglaze
Sumi Brush for Applying Slip
Carving Tools (Zebra from CI Products)
Bristle Brush

Mishima is an inlay technique you can use to create beautiful and intricate patterns in your ceramic work.

Tools & Materials
Leather-hard Clay Piece (mug, cup, bowl, vase, etc.)
Wax Resist (I like Mr. Mark’s Wax On available at The Ceramic Store)
Slip or Underglaze (Speed Ball Underglaze)
...

Learn how to create your own underglaze transfers. I’ll show you two different ways to make and use underglaze transfers.

Tools & Materials
Colored Underglaze (Speedball)
Black
Royal Blue
Turquoise
Chartreuse
Yellow
Melon
Pink
White
White Slip or Underglaze
Bottle Applicator with Sm...

This surface decoration technique is a wonderful way to embed designs into your ceramic work.

Tools & Materials
Clay Piece to Work On
Underglaze or Slip (Speed Ball Underglaze)
Bowl of Clean Water
Stamps (homemade or commercial)
Brush for Applying Slip (Sumi Brushes are great)
Sponge
Me...

This surface decoration technique is an effortless way to embed pattern into your work.

Tools & Materials
Clay Piece
Underglaze or Slip (Speed Ball Underglaze)
Clean Water
Cookie/Fondant Cutters (Ateco 24pc Set)
Brush to Apply Slip (Sumi Brushes work great)
Sponge
Metal Rib (This Kit ha...

Staining bisque ware with underglazes, oxides, slips, pigments, or mason stains is a simple and beautiful way to highlight the texture on your ceramic surface.

Tools & Materials
Bisque-Fired Ceramic Piece with Texture
Underglaze, Slip, Oxide, Mason Stain, or Ceramic Pigment
Water
Transluce...

Using stencils is a fun way to add designs to your ceramic work.

Tools & Materials
Slab of Clay or Soft, Leather-Hard Pot (Laguna B-Mix 5)
Underglaze or Slip (Speedball Underglaze)
Stencil (Commercial or one of your own design)
Brush

Underglazes can be used in a painterly fashion to create lovely designs.

Tools & Materials
Bisque Fired Clay Piece
Underglaze of Choice (Speed Ball Underglaze)
Translucent or Clear Glaze
Brush
Sponge
Plastic Palette (Round Palette)

This is a fun and easy way to draw patterns and design on the surface of your pottery.

Tools & Materials
Bisque Pieces
Underglaze (I use Speedball)
Bottle Applicator
Clear or Translucent Glaze
Pencil
Water

Learn how to create the look of traditional Majolica in this modern version of the classic glazing technique. I’ll show you how to create the look of mojolica by using underglaze on glazed-but-not-yet-fired pottery. We’ll set up our palette for the technique and decorate three different pieces.
...

Learn how to use stamps and underglazes to create beautiful designs and patterns.

Tools & Materials
Bisque Pieces to Decorate
Speedball Underglaze
Cling or Flexible Stamps
Sumi Size 4 Paintbrush
Brayer
Paper Plate
Clear or Translucent Glaze

Using commercial underglaze transfers you will learn how to create wonderful patchwork designs on your pottery.

Tools & Materials
Leather Hard or Bisque Pottery
Commercial Underglaze Transfers
Sponge
Scissors
Clean Water

Learn to create this fun marble glaze effect.

Tools & Materials
Bisque Pieces
Speed Ball Underglaze
Shave Cream (cheapest you can get)
Tray
Wooden Craft Stick
Running Water
Clear or Translucent Glaze

Learn how to create this fun spin art glazing effect.

Tools & Materials
Bisque Pieces to Glaze
Georgie’s Tie Dye Glazes (3 colors work best)
Plastic Applicator Bottles
CMC Gum
Plastic Container for Gum Solution
Brushes (Hake or Wide Flat)
Pottery Wheel

Who doesn’t want to add a bit of bling to their pottery? Learn how easy it can be to put some sparkle into your ceramics.

Tools & Materials
Glaze-Fired Pot (I recommend a gloss glaze)
Luster (I use Duncan’s Bright Gold, Mother of Pearl, and White Gold)
Lavender Oil or Duncan Essence
Isopro...