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Name and describe the processes illustrated in each image/picture below.

      

Name and describe the processes illustrated in each image/picture below.

(i) Q9i1982019212.png

(ii) Qii1982019214.png

(iii) Qiii1982019217.png

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Maurice
i. Sggraffitto

-The technique involves scratching a design on the surface of the ceramic form with a suitable tool, e.g. comb, stamp.
-Glaze slip of a different colour from the main clay body is applied on the form and scratched through the form design.
-When the form is fired, the glazed surface contrasts with the pattern areas which are in the colour of the clay.


ii. Excising
-To cut out shapes from a ceramic form to leave open spaces.


iii. Slip trailing
-Technique which involves liquid clay/slips which is applied by dipping, sponging, spraying and trailing.
-Slip trailing can be done while the form is being formed on the wheel.

iv. Resist
-Involves the application of wax to the surface of the ceramic so as to resist slip or glaze.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 19, 2019 at 11:26


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