Transcript Sgraffito Decoration Project

Due Dates
 Friday December 21st
 Last day before break.
 Carved Tile and Drape Project are both
due!
 Meaning – Fired and Glazed, Ready to
hand in!
Concerns
Clean your work area!
Clean your tools!
Clean the Wedging Table!
History of Sgraffito
The word "sgraffito" means to
scratch.
Specifically, to scratch through
a surface covering to reveal a
different colored ground.
Sgraffito on pottery was widely
used throughout the middle
east, with examples from Egypt
and Syria, dating back to the
13th century. The technique
eventually made its way to Italy,
where it flourished to the end
of the 18th century.
History of Sgraffito
In the United States,
sgraffito decoration was
popular among the
potters of early 19th
century Pennsylvania.
Most sgraffito ware of
this period consisted of
designs scratched
through a light-colored
slip - usually tan or buff
— revealing a body of
red earthenware.
 Sgraffito is an excellent form of ceramic decoration,
and many variations are possible.
 Conventional sgraffito is usually carried out on
green-ware which has been covered with an underglaze
color, and is the simplest form of the technique.
Assignment
 You are to create some form that is
functional. Whether it is a drape, some
form of slab construction, even a wheel
thrown piece will be acceptable.
 The Functional form will have a design
that is carved into to surface and will
cover 60% of the surface.
Requirements
 Must complete 2 sketch of 2 different Ideas
in your sketch book and a Final sketch.
 The Design must cover at least 60% of your
project.
 Project can be either wheel thrown or hand
built.
Requirements
 The project must be Functional!
 Any shape: Bowl, Cup, Plate, Platter, etc.
 Choose a design that will compliment your
pottery.
 You can either carve the design out or carve
the background out.
You can, but not required too…
 make a set, with the same design or all different designs as
long as it works as a set.
 With the Set – 3 or more.
Grading
 The design covers at least 60% of the pot
 Glaze is even and carving is neat and precise
 Class time spent well
 Showing good design and proper craftsmanship
 Proper use of glazing techniques
 Piece sits flat and does not wobble
 Project has uniform thickness
 Project shows unique and interesting qualities