| Technique |
Description |
| Some Basics |
Some basics about preparing to paint along with tips about
how to work with underglaze |
| Flowing
Coat |
The most basic painting technique is the flowing coat that gives the deep
color for your piece. This can be used to apply a base color to your
piece. |
| Masking
Tape |
Masking can allow you to create exact shapes and designs.
Masking can be done using various methods and masking tape can be easy for
straight and curved lines. |
| Contact
Paper |
Contact paper can be used to create shaped masking for your
work. |
| Paper
Towel |
Paper towels can be used to create interesting patterns by
doing 'partial masking' over a base coat. |
| Splattering |
Splattering is a fun way to achieve interesting effects with
random specks of color. Splattering can add 'spice' to your work. |
|
Surface Texture |
Surface texturing allows you to create subtle 3 dimensional
effects on your work. |
| Stamping |
Stamping allows you to add regular shapes and designs to
your piece. |
| Stencils |
|
| Bubbles |
Create a fun random background that can look like it is
underwater and other effects. |
| Paint Pens |
|
| Sgriffitto |
|
| Natural Objects |
You can use a variety of natural objects to achieve many
effects on your work. Popular and fun objects include leaves and
screens. |
| Sponging |
Using sponges can create interesting effects that gives the
piece a textured or marbleized appearance |
