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slipware

Slipware – Where Does it Come From? and How is it Made?

Slipware is a form of ceramics that involves decorating lead-glazed earthenware. Primarily, slip is a liquid form of clay particles suspended in water. That is the simplest form. In its sophisticated form, slip features feldspars, colorants, frits, and fluxes. Usually, slip is in a bright color that bears great contrast to the body of the…
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How Much Stain to Use in Colored Slip? – Making a Test Tile

I love using colored slip to decorate pottery.  It has a velvety finish that you don’t get with most underglaze.  If you want to make your own decorating slip, you’re probably wondering how much stain to use in colored slip? How much stain to use in colored slip, depends on a few factors.   They…
how to make colored slip

How to Make Colored Slip – 3 Easy Ways to Color Clay Slip

Colored slip is a great way to decorate your ceramics.  But it can be expensive to buy, and you may not find exactly the color that you want.  So perhaps you are wondering how to make colored slip. To make colored slip, you mix a powdered oxide or stain with clay slip.  The amount of…