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Ceramic and Pottery Tools and brushes on the table at creative studio for clay pottery lessons

Scratching the Surface: Exploring the Sgraffito Pottery Technique

Clay & Pottery
CraftyBea

Sgraffito is an ancient and versatile pottery technique used to create intricate surface decorations and unique clay sculptures. The word “sgraffito” comes from the Italian term “sgraffiare,” which means “to scratch.” This technique involves applying layers of colored slip or…

A man's hand paints a picture with a palette knife and bright acrylic paints

Unleash Your Creativity: Mastering Palette Knife Painting Techniques

Painting Techniques
CraftyBea

Palette knife painting is an incredibly versatile and expressive art form that has been used for centuries by artists to create stunning, textured works of art. By using a palette knife instead of a brush, artists can apply paint in…