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Ceramic Glazing for Beginners

A course by Paula Casella Biase , Ceramic Artist

Ceramic Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined March 2016

Learn the techniques to decorate and transform basic ceramic objects into unique pieces

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95% positive reviews (346)
18,647 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

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.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 9 downloads

Materials needed to glaze
1 minute, 28 seconds
Decoration using dispensers
10 minutes, 23 seconds
Decoration by transfers
5 minutes, 54 seconds
Use of waxes and chalks
4 minutes, 59 seconds
  • 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.


Reviews

18,647 Students
346 Reviews
95% Positive ratings

Paula Casella Biase

A course by Paula Casella Biase

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Ceramic Artist

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

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will you learn in this course
  • U2

    Enameled under cover

    • Materials needed to glaze
    • We glaze with gouache
    • Decoration using dispensers
    • Have fun with the "Bubbles" technique
    • Decoration by transfers
    • Use of waxes and chalks
    • Technique of "faults"
  • U3

    Enameled on deck and third fire

    • Materials to decorate on deck and in third fire
    • On deck: We play with vegetable paper and stains
    • Third fire: Use of vitrifiable decals
    • Third fire: Luster application
    • Third fire: Decoration with fats
  • U4

    We apply what has been learned. Care of your pieces

    • Final piece
    • Care of parts and application of techniques in functional parts
  • FP

    Final project

    • Enameled ceramic for beginners

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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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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Ceramic Glazing for Beginners. Craft course by Paula Casella Biase Best seller

Ceramic Glazing for Beginners

A course by Paula Casella Biase
Ceramic Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined March 2016
  • 95% positive reviews (346)
  • 18,647 students