Ceramic Glazing for Beginners
A course by Paula Casella Biase , Ceramic Artist
Learn the techniques to decorate and transform basic ceramic objects into unique pieces
Learn the techniques to decorate and transform basic ceramic objects into unique pieces
There's not a single object that can't be transformed into something distinct, giving it a new purpose and lease of life. Want to turn an everyday ceramic item into an inspiringly stylish piece? Learn to decorate ceramics from the comfort of your own home alongside Paula Casella, who holds a degree in fine arts and is founder of Bambucito organic ceramics. In this course, she teaches you a range of practical and inspiring techniques for glazing and decorating ceramics.
Learn underglazing, overglazing, and third firing, all done with easy-to-use materials. This course is complimentary to Ceramics at Home for Beginners, where Paula teaches you to work with clay from scratch at home.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 9 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (346)
- 18,647 students
- 17 lessons (1h 48m)
- 9 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a sample for each of the decorative techniques on a tile and then decorate a whole ceramic piece using one or several of the techniques combined.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Beginners and anyone wanting to learn to work with clay and glazes.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required for this course.
In terms of materials, Paula tells you which materials are essential and which are optional during the course. You can start off with glazes suitable for kiln firing, transfer decals, insulator tape, sponges, powdered glazes, oxide, paintbrushes, and finally, wax, pencils, and ceramic crayons. You also need a ceramic tile and either a homemade or shop-bought ceramic item, as well as access to a kiln.
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A course by Paula Casella Biase
Paula Casella was born in Argentina and is currently based in Spain. A fine arts graduate with a master's degree in education, she has more than 15 years' experience working as a teacher, muralist, and ceramics designer.
A lover of nature and cooking, she combines her two passions in her Bambucito ceramics workshop, where you can enjoy a delicious meal on handmade crockery that she made herself.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will you learn in this course
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U2
Enameled under cover
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Materials needed to glaze
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We glaze with gouache
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Decoration using dispensers
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Have fun with the "Bubbles" technique
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Decoration by transfers
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Use of waxes and chalks
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Technique of "faults"
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U3
Enameled on deck and third fire
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Materials to decorate on deck and in third fire
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On deck: We play with vegetable paper and stains
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Third fire: Use of vitrifiable decals
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Third fire: Luster application
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Third fire: Decoration with fats
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U4
We apply what has been learned. Care of your pieces
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Final piece
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Care of parts and application of techniques in functional parts
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FP
Final project
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Enameled ceramic for beginners
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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anshul.gupta05.09
Really informative with details about the products used .. loved how before and after was shown
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