Slip Trail Ceramic

The slip and score method is used to create many different types of ceramic pieces but it is especially useful for attaching handles or other small pieces.
Slip trail ceramic. The big difference is that this ceramic decorating technique not only adds lines and patterns but it also creates a raised surface texture that adds tactility to the decoration. Many potters and handbuilders use slips to add both color and texture to their pots. Hold the slip trailer parallel to the surface of the clay and let the nib lightly touch the surface. Tips on slip trailing.
Slip trail applicator 2 40. Beth e peterson marbling slip. It can also add contrast to the surface of the clay when different colored slips are used. Aug 14 2020 explore claudia sauder s board pottery slip trailing followed by 488 people on pinterest.
Slip trailing is a very popular surface decorating technique among ceramics artists. Slip trailing is a technique where watered down clay or slip is squirted onto more firm clay in decorative lines or shapes. The effects achieved will greatly depend on the method of modifying the slip and also on how fluid the slip itself is. This technique can add texture to the surface of a pot.
Like its cousin glaze trailing slip trailing applies material in lines using a slip trailer or other applicator. Attach the body parts of ceramic animals by scoring the surface and applying slip. In this video i show the basics of slip trailing application. Amaco 320 2 lavendar 2oz.
Always practice using the trailer on paper first to get the feel of the flow. After trailing slip over damp or leather hard clay slip trails can be modified by turning or shaking the piece of pottery or combing through. Slip trailing works best on bone dry clay. Use score and slip to attach a handle to a pitcher or a cup.
Slip trailing is a great way to use clay slip as a decorative tool. Slip trailing is the application of slip which is clay mixed with water to a clay surface using a bottle or other flexible vessel with a pointed tip. Shake the slip down to the nib to eliminate air bubbles. Mayco mayco celtic knot stamp.
Slip porcelain very white. Off camera i prepared my slip by blending some of the clay body i normally use in a blender.