Here I show you how to screen print on clay. I have only really done this a handful of times so as I get better I will add more tips and images to this post. I have only done this once before, 15 years ago during my degree. The basics of what you will need: …
This is how I make Poppies out of clay. Any clay will work as long as its soft and wet enough. What you will need: 1. Clay2. Craft knife3. Old comb4. Pointy implement (sharp pencil will work)5. Stamp for impressions on clay (not necessary) Making the Center 1. Create a sausage shape and flatten the end: 2. Using …
Below is a step by step tutorial on how to make a plaster press moulds. Plaster press or hump holds are very simple and easy to do at home, but it is messy. As I do all my work from home, these plaster molds were made in my garden. What you will need: Getting set …
I was recently asked to make a few hundred clay Tuberose’s and this is the technique I came up with. Any clay will work. The clay I have used here is one of my favourites for modelling with, its Earthstone Special 160 from Valentine Clays. Fired to 1060c (Cone 04). What you will need: 1. Clay2. Something …
This technique would work with any clay after a bit of practice. The clay I have used here is one of my favourites for modelling with, its Earthstone Special 160 from Valentine Clays. Fired to 1060c (Cone 04). What you will need: 1. Clay2. Paint brush or similar3. OPTIONAL: Textured stamp Making the Petals 1. Take about this …
I was recently asked to make a few hundred roses for Harrods shop window in London, they wanted them to be up to 20cm in diameter. I worked out the following technique so this is how to make a big rose out of clay. I made these recently down Coalport China Museum where I volunteer …
Ever wondered why flowers often have similar numbers of petals? When I am demonstrating flower making at Coalport china Museum I am often asked about the number of petals I use. The flower I was first taught were a set number. As I have developed my own flowers I have sort of fell into a …
Bone China clay consists of 50% bone ash, 25% china clay (kaolin), and 25% China stone (feldspar-rich granite). Thomas Frye developed what became known as bone china at his Bow porcelain factory in East London in 1748. During this period, fine porcelain was imported from China, which was expensive. Frye aimed to create his own …
This is how to make a bone china clay Anemone flower. This one is like a Japanese Anemone. Bone china clay is the best flower making clay if want crack free beautiful delicate clay flowers. They will need to be fired to 1230c. What you will need:1. Bone china Clay.2. Vegetable or sunflower oil for fingers.3. Smooth mat …
This is a step by step tutorial on how to make a bone china clay daisy flower. Bone china clay is the best flower making clay if want crack free beautiful delicate clay flowers. They will need to be fired to 1230c. What you will need:1. Bone china Clay2. Vegetable or sunflower oil for fingers.3. Smooth mat surface …
