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Clarice Cliff

Clarice Cliff was recognized as one of the major  Art Deco ceramic designers of the Twentieth Century and possibly the most prolific. Born on 1899, Clarice Ciiff started working at the age of 13 as an apprentice enameler.    [ read more....]

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The Raku Pottery technique :

The unique look of  Japanese Raku pottery is achieved by utilizing  both smoke and fire in the Raku kiln to create an unpredictable and impressionistic style. Firstly the pottery is bisque fired , than glazed and fired in a Raku Kiln followed by enhancement in a reduction chamber.

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Egyptian Pottery :

The ancient Egyptians were gifted artisans and pottery was an art where they excelled. Egypt in the pre dynastic period produced pottery of very high quality From 3000BC on  their pottery was decorated with depictions of animals, humans, boats and various other patterns and symbols. Two main veins of pottery existed during this period  , pottery from Nile clay ( red/brown after firing ) and pottery from marl clay ( usually polished to give a lustrous look )    read more ….

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Maiolica : Italian Renaissance ceramics

The tin glazed pottery made in Italy during the Renaissance era was known as Maiolica. It is recognized as one of the most appealing styles of pottery ever produced. Over a period of 1oo years from 1440 to 1540 some of the best Maiolica was created, the early designs being originally influenced by the pottery imported into Southern Italy from Islamic North Africa. Maiolica was first developed around 1370 in the Italian regions of Tuscany and Umbria and usually depicted either historical scenes or legendary themes.

Maiolica ceramics underwent two key processes. After the first firing, the bisque is dipped into a bath of fast drying liquid glaze. When dry, the glazed piece is ready to be hand painted. A final firing at 1690 F made the glaze interact with the metal oxides used by the painter to create the deep and brilliant translucent colors specific to majolica.

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