Pottery by Osa@potterybyosa@mastodon.social
I formed this mug on the wheel and waited for it to dry to the point where it’s no longer tacky, but still soft and flexible. This is the perfect time to apply stamped texture! I make roulette stamps by carving into a coil of clay. I roll the stamp from bottom to top, which softens the form and gives the rim a bit of undulation. This adds a subtle layer of detail and gesture over which I will add my carved geometric patterning. I just wanted to show this phase because I really love it. #pottery
Pottery by Osa@potterybyosa@mastodon.social
Here are examples of what the textured surface looks like underneath carving, glaze and terra sigillata. It’s interesting to me that people are seeing specific imagery in the textured pattern because there is none. The stamping just creates an added layer of visual and textural interest that I enjoy.
Roulette stamped decoration is also frequently used by traditional Nigerian potters. Often the stamps are wood but I’ve even seen a corn cob used to apply texture. 🌽
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