Ying will show techniques to create this alien plate, by layering multiple patterns together and then adding color on top.
Colorful Clay Plants
I’ll show how to work with strips of clay that have a variety of textures to make the plants. We will talk about firing, and most importantly, glaze firing. These get fired vertically, and I’ve figured out some tricks to do that. I’ll show them sone in traditional green glazes, but also purple, orange, and other colors. I may even do them in a raku firing.
Make Your Own Gelli Plate
This session will give you step-by-step instructions to make your own affordable and easy-to-use gelli plates to print onto your pottery. Thursday’s session will show you how to use them.
This demo will highlight and demonstrate the new formulation of our underglazes, then we will show our new Mid Fire line and talk through some glazing tips and techniques for glazes from that line.
Monoprints on Clay and Bisque
Make one-of-kind gelli prints on moist clay slabs and bisque tiles. Transform Velvet Underglazes into a printing ink to use with any printmaking clay project.
Kilns! Things to know before you buy.
What kiln should I buy? We will be discussing and highlighting the important questions you need to know in order to buy the kiln that is best for you. We’ll also talk about the new L&L test kiln. Bring a notebook!
Clay Textured “Plumpkins”
These plump new pumpkins will be constructed with textured slabs in some new pumpkin forms. But don’t worry, the same method can be done in the older pumpkin molds, vases, bowls, and other shapes.
Carving & Decorating With Impression Stamps
Artist and product-developer Nicholai will create some intricate textures and patterns on leatherhard pieces showing how DiamondCore’s newly released Clay Impression Stamps are the perfect complement to their clay-carving tools.
Mayco’s 2024 Stoneware Glazes
Be the first to see Mayco’s new stoneware glazes! Join Mayco’s Todd Hickerson and Justin Reese as they show off the twelve new glazes on different clay bodies and firing temperatures. You won’t want to miss it!
Decals Can When Brushes Can’t
As ceramic artists, we can do a lot with a brush! Yet there are areas where a brush may not be your best option, such as photographs, fine lines and details. Learn how decals can be your easy design solution!
Geometric Shapes with Velvet Underglaze Transfers
Want to create geometric shapes on your clay projects? It’s so easy when using newsprint, Velvet Underglazes, and slip.
How to use E-Z Stroke® Translucent Underglazes
Vivid pigment and high definition are the trademark of E-Z Stroke® Translucent Underglazes. Join Mayco’s Carmen Allen as she demonstrates the versatility of these underglazes on clay or bisque with a broad firing range from cone 06 (998°C) to 10 (1285°C).
ClayShare’s L&L Kilns (Pre-Recorded Lunch Segment)
Clayscapes Pottery Glazes. Should I dip or brush?
We will be discussing some dipping and pouring techniques as well as a brushing technique. Dad is going to join me for this one!!
Extruders and Handle Forms
Artist and product-developer Nicholai will show techniques and tips for using our Handheld Clay Extruders, specifically our XL and XS versions. He’ll then debut a complementary product, which will be available from DiamondCore soon.
Making A One-Piece Travel Mug With A Handbuilding Jig
Come along and learn how to make a one-piece travel mug that will fit beautifully in your hands and in your cup holder! Form, function and fun will shine while keeping handbuilding easy and consistent with a Handbuilding Jig and other fun tools for the job.
Full Wrap Mug Decoration and Edge to Edge Plates
With this info in your toolbox the sky’s the limit on what you can produce with this amazing product!
Raku Firing Vertical Shapes in an Electric Kiln
I will do a live raku firing or some leaf bowls and show how I fire them vertically, so they are easy to remove from the kiln and possible to get lots of shapes in each load.
This demo will demonstrate our New Boss Base tool and all the wonderful ways this tool can help you throw, as well as highlighting our bats and some of the different wheels we offer, specifically the Artista which is the wheel we are contributing as a giveaway.
Scoops, Spoons and Square Stacking Bowls
Making quick and easy products that are perfect for selling or gifting, suitable for beginners, fun for a class or workshop.
