The Sgraffito line can make detailed drawings, striking silhouettes. or freehand scribbles.

The January course is decorating terracotta mugs, dipped in white slip. It can be left duo colour, (white and the reddish-brown of terracotta). Or, coloured underglaze can be applied with either a brush or a sponge.

Imagine a design or look online or in books for ideas. One thing to keep in mind….the surface is quite soft, and it’s not really possible to sketch out the design before-hand. So some degree of spontaneity is required.

Homework

I decorated my mug. Here’s a step by step guide for one way to do it.

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

love and pottery,

Julie