Master the practical art of pottery painting with clear, beginner-friendly guidance.
This introduction to American edition explains how to choose designs that express a consistent national style, and how to plan decorations before you begin. It covers the two main painting approaches—over‑glaze on glaze and painting on biscuit—sharing practical tips on color, texture, and firing to help amateurs create durable, beautiful work.
- Learn how to design for unity across an object or set, with simple rules for combining different national styles.
- Understand the materials and processes, including clay, glaze, and firing, plus how to prep surfaces for color.
- Discover techniques for applying color, shading, and highlights, and how to avoid common firing mistakes.
- Explore the use of metallic lustres and other surface effects, along with testing palettes and color mixing ideas.
Ideal for readers who want a solid, hands-on introduction to ceramic decoration, from basics of clay and glaze to finishing touches after firing.