MAKING CLAY DECORATING STAMPS
MAKING CLAY DECORATING STAMPS
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Before
we do our series of formed clay projects - We take
one day to get the feel of clay.
We work with a small amount to make clay STAMPS. The TWO TOOLS we use are a 'fettling knife" (or a plastic cutting blade). The second is a regular lead pencil. We do design imprints using only a sharpened pencil. With the pencil we create 3 imprinting effects: The dart - - done with the side of the lead - the side of the pencil point can create a longer or shorter dart; The point - - using the sharp end of the lead to make a cone-like hole in the clay; and the circle - - using the larger circular eraser end of the pencil. We roll the clay into cigar shaped rolls about a half inch size and we cut them neatly to produce a convenient length. Tap or lightly smooth each end using the knife blade mentioned. Once dryed and fired at a low temperature, the tool is wonderful for decorating our other clay projects later. |
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updated 4-2019