How Do You Do Ceramic Slip Trailing?
Slip is diluted clay used to help adhere two pieces of clay together or applied to the surface of clay as a decorative element. Slip trailing is the process of decorating a clay item with raised drawing or design. The slip used in slip trailing can be colored for contrast, or the same color as the clay body it is applied to. The thickness and width of the line depends on the device used to trail the slip onto the surface. Make or buy slip. To make slip, use the same clay body you are using for the item to be decorated. Add water to the clay and mix until it becomes liquid. Add more water for a thinner slip and less water for a thicker slip. If you buy slip, make sure it is formulated to match your clay body. The slip should be thick enough not to run when placed on a surface, but thin enough to squeeze from a bottle. Add a colorant if desired. Add the slip to a bottle with a small tip. The tip of the bottle will determine the size and width of the trailed slip. Make sure your slip sque
