Resists on ClayCeramics (applicable to all levels)

C.L. ColbyNew Smyrna Beach High School

Review: function of a resist

•From our Experience Clay textbook:

• “Paint a design with liquid wax (or other resist) on leather hard clay.

When the wax is dry, paint over the design with an under glaze. The

waxed area will remain clear while the unwaxed area will hold color.”

Review: resist on bisque ware

•From our Experience Clay textbook:

•“Apply wax directly on bisqueware. When this is done, the wax

application will resist any glaze that is applied. The wax melts away

during firing, leaving raw fired clay as a contrast to the glazed area.”

Examples of Resists that can be used on clay

•Masking Tape (mask)

•White Glue

•Latex

•Liquid Wax

•Crayon

When can I use a resist?

•On greenware (before any firings, with under glaze)

•On bisque ware (with under glaze or glaze)

Example on a smooth tile with some sgraffito

and carving

•Tape

Stamped Tile with Resists

After Firing Comparison

Artist Example of Pottery with Resists

•Joseph Pelka, Indiana

•http://www.etsy.com/listing/168178938/ceramic-vessel-black-bamboo-art-pottery?ref=shop_home_active_8

Artist Example of Pottery with Resists

•Joseph Pelka, Indiana

•http://www.etsy.com/listing/172435538/handmade-art-pottery-home-decor-wave?ref=listing-shop-header-2

Example of the resist process

•1. Underglaze area light green.

•2. Sketch out bamboo design.

•3. Apply resist over bamboo shapes.

•4. Let dry

•5. Apply glaze over vessel.

Next Steps

•As you continue to construct your slab box, brainstorm a way to incorporate a resist technique into your box design.

•After we discuss our design ideas, we will practice applying resists on scrap clay.

Resist Design Options

•Use the resist in the background (or negative space) around your stamp.

•Use the resist to create a pattern on smooth slabs on your box.

•Use the resist to help create a focal point on your box.

Assessment

•Adding a resist technique to your sketch will count as your Formative Assessment.

•The result of your resist design will be part of your Slab Box Summative Assessment.

Example RubricCriteria 4 3 2 1

CreativityResist design is

original and matches the

slab box theme.

Resist design is original, but

lacks unity with the slab box.

Resist design is unoriginal

or too simple.

Resist design is incomplete

or shows a copied design.

Emphasis

Resist design adds to the

overall vessel & helps create a focal point on the slab box.

Resist design creates a focal

point, but could be more

complex.

Resist design

exists, but does not

help create a focal point.

Resist design is incomplete or missing.

Quality of Application

Resist is applied consistently &

showing control. No pooling in

areas of design.

Resist design is applied

inconsistently with some pooling.

Resist design as a

whole is sloppy.

Resist design is incomplete or missing.

Sources

•Experience Clay (First Edition), Maureen Mackey

•Etsy.com (search for wax resist pottery)

•This presentation last updated 2/2014