Ceramics Marbling Slip

Roll out a slab of clay.

Ceramics marbling slip.

Slip glorious slip this versatile liquid form of clay can be used in a multitude of different ways to create and embellish ceramic art. The effects achieved will greatly depend on the method of modifying the slip and also on how fluid the slip itself is. One such method involves using colored slips to create a marbleized look on pottery which is reminiscent of staffordshire style english marbled slipware. You can create a marbled effect by following these steps.

Using colored slips or different clay bodies with the same firing temperature you can also try this process on clay. Once you have made your pottery piece you can have some fun and unleash your creativity with some brilliant decorating ideas. Marbling with clay or slips is a great way to make your pottery into a work of art. The history of marbling in europe dated back to around the 17th century and was particularly popular in staffordshire in england.

Firstly to form the basic shape by slipcasting with moulds. Traditional marbling with paint or inks always interests students. A slip is a liquid mixture or slurry of clay and or other materials suspended in water. After trailing slip over damp or leather hard clay slip trails can be modified by turning or shaking the piece of pottery or combing through.

It has many uses in the production of pottery and other ceramic wares.