2-Hour Slip Surface Techniques

Techniques Covered

• Sgraffito

• Slip Painting

• Stencil / Resist

• Slip Trailing

• Mishima (Inlay)

Demonstrations

Sgraffito

Apply slip, then carve through to reveal clay body

Focus: line quality and depth

Slip Painting

Use slip like paint with brushes

Focus: layering, opacity, and building surface

Stencil / Resist

Use paper or tape to block areas before applying slip

Focus: edge quality and layering

Slip Trailing

Apply slip through a bottle to create raised lines

Focus: pressure control and line weight

Mishima (Inlay)

Carve into surface, fill with slip, then scrape clean

Focus: timing and surface compression

To be shown: in-progress Mishima examples (carved, filled, and finished stages)

Cost: $60.00 (materials included). Feel free to bring your own greenware.