Yes well i ve been practising marbling since i learned how to do it about thirty years ago at wetheriggs pottery near penrith in cumbria england.
Marbling ceramic glaze.
This is even more important with slip pottery than clay marbling.
Marbling with clay or slips is a great way to make your pottery into a work of art.
If you re using slips it s almost like art in a sense.
The history of marbling in europe dated back to around the 17th century and was particularly popular in staffordshire in england.
Schofield who was taught by mr.
Thorburn using slip and glaze recipes that had been handed down for generations.
If you feel a bit down about your first time doing this don t fret for it takes a bit of time and some effort to really understand how to marble.
Not lost in the mists of time.
After the marble glazes have dried over night the whole piece is dipped in a clear liner glaze the next day.
Taught by joff snell who was taught by mr.