How do I write on clay?
I would like to make a wall plaque in porcelain with a quote on in. Is there some obvious, simple way to write on porcelain? I have considered alphabet spaghetti, but can´t see how I´m going to get the "ink" in the grooves without smearing it everywhere else.
I lam looking for "printing" on clay that is crisp and clear.
Any suggestions - much appreciated.
Alina
If you want a hand lettered look without burrs from incising, Place a piece of thin clear plastic over the piece-smooth down well so no air pockets and it is adhering slightly to the damp clay. Place Permanent marker lines for guides, then use your pointed/slightly rounded tool to write. This will indent, not burring as you work. Leave the plastic on until after leather hard, and then lift. Works very well, even with wedge type calligraphic tools as long as they are rounded.