Pottery : Ceramic Work Instructions - Page 6

archana.kc · #51 (**permalink**) 22nd April 2008, 12:37 AM

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Archana,

Though you ask Ashu to post costs and selling price for the items she is making for information sharing purposes, we would advice not to post those kind of info until someone is really keen to do the same and earn out of it.

Because once the cost, price, etc. comes into the discussion it becomes more of a business than a discussion with information sharing intent.

Induslady,

Got the point. what you say is right! But I just thought a rough idea of how much money shoudl I put in to the project will help many decide whether to take up the project or not. Like, my guess is around 200 - 250 for this project!

ashukrishna · #52 (**permalink**) 22nd April 2008, 12:52 PM

hi anandchitra-ji
gud to feel ur interest abt the project...

sure 'll share all kinda tips ...
1. regarding basket...
1. decide the shape , depth u need. if trying for first time pls dnt go for deep basket... try to make small shallow basket... though china clay helps u dry faster if u handle it with force.. u may lose the shape.
thn use moulds like tumblers, small stainless steel cups, bowls... utensils, u need to make only half of its sape...sure u can decorate ur own idea...
(i). mix the powders in proper consistency (like d chapathi dough). keep it for some time in air tight container
(ii). apply little oil r normal face powder in ur hands, also over the bowl.
(iii). now cover the bowl vid this dough after 2-3 mins u can take it.. dnt u worry.. it wnt brk.. as u 've applied oil/powder
(iv). allow it to dry.. it 'll take alteast 1-2 hrs...but it 'll set soon.
(v). i used normal fevicol. if u need to complete faster u can use quickfix(petrolium jel)very fast sticking glue use to bind puntchur, stick leathers... etc.so pls handle it with care.
(VI) either in the tile r in the mould... if u apply in both, due to more addhesive it may not stick properly.(if u use tht jel for stickin, allow it to dry for 1mins thn stick over the tile...)

***NOTE***
PLEASE KEEP THE DOUGH FREE FROM DIRT N DUST, 'COS IT MAY NOT STICK PROPERLY , ALSO WHILE COLORING THESE AREAS 'LL LOOK BAD...
SO ONCE U PREPARE KEEP IN CLEAN AIR TIGHT CONTAINER OR IN FOIL SHEET...... TO GET SOFTNESS..

hope this 'll help u...
if needed sure 'll help u out as much as i possibly can
try it yaar...
sure u 'll njoy
cheers...!!:)
ashu

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Originally Posted by anandchitra

Dear ashu
i'm planning to start this project..any tips in mind? also to make the basket is it difficult? also how to attach to tile? any name for the glue or special glue etc.? sorry to ask so many questions. Thanks in advance.

rajivenugopal · #53 (**permalink**) 15th May 2008, 11:24 PM

hi ashu,

marvelous!!!!!!!!!!!

thanx 4 sharing.
raji.

shikha · #54 (**permalink**) 18th May 2008, 07:25 AM

Hiiiiiiii ashukrishna
very nice work.please send me more design.
shikha

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Originally Posted by ashukrishna

hello friends...
here are some steps n tips to do ceramic wrk on pots...
Courtesy: Instructions, tips and images from webindia 123.com.

hope this helps you all

We see a lot of beautiful things around us. With little creativity and effort we can make wonderful things with clay. By using the following method and materials we can make a clay basket and different types of fruits, well arranged in the basket.
What you need:

china clay - 1/2 kg (approx.)
Ceramic Powder- 1/2kg(approx)
Ceramic Tile - 1 piece (12x8 or 12x12 size)
Fabric Paint -Different Colours
Varnish -1 bottle
Glue.

Tools / Accessories:

Brushes
Roller
Knife

How to Mould:

Mix together China clay, ceramic powder and glue. Make it into a dough.
Take small quantity of this dough and roll them into balls of various sizes to make grapes. Make 40-50 of them and paint purple.
Same way shape up apples,bananas,oranges and whatever fruits you want to make, colour them and once the colour dries up, varnish them.
To make leaves, take small quantity of the dough and roll it using the roller. Cut it in the shapes of leaves (various shapes) and paint them green when dry, varnish them.
To make a basket take a portion of dough and flatten it and cut it out in the shape shown in the picture, place it over a glass as shown in the picture. Few horizontal lines and in between few vertical lines are pressed over the dough to get the exterior of the basket. Two small strings should be made with the dough and it should be twisted or plaited neatly and pasted to the top and bottom of the basket.
Now paint the basket with brown and black colours and varnish it.

Finishing Touches:
Take a Ceramic plate. Wash it and let it dry. First using glue, stick the

three sides of your basket on the tile. The top portion should be kept open. Fill the basket with clay dough to the brim.

Now arrange the fruits on the top portion of the basket. Stick them in a beautiful way. If a small piece of magnet is stuck at the back of each fruit it can be put up can separately on any metal piece. This can even decorate our refrigerators.

Keep this fruit basket on a wooden stand. It will add decor to your dining or kitchen or even living room.
It can also be gifted to someone you love.
Try it and come out with beautiful creations. Enjoy yourself.

cheers...!!:)
ashu

sathyasai · #55 (**permalink**) 20th May 2008, 02:41 PM

Very nice. thx for sharing..

kk_karthi2000 · #56 (**permalink**) 21st May 2008, 04:11 AM

Hi Ashu,

very good post thanks for sharing......... do post more your designs. Other than baskets what else can be done using this?

ashukrishna · #57 (**permalink**) 21st May 2008, 12:04 PM

hello friends...
thanks a lot for your words
sure will post more very soon
ashu

ashukrishna · #58 (**permalink**) 21st May 2008, 12:08 PM

hi kk...
thanks a lot for your interest...
other than baskets...
we can do flowers, fruits, shapes of god, goddess, traces of molds, etc any shape , any design
keep going...
if u need any kinda idea... sure will help you
cheers...!!:)
ashu

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Originally Posted by kk_karthi2000

Hi Ashu,

very good post thanks for sharing......... do post more your designs. Other than baskets what else can be done using this?

rajini76vj · #59 (**permalink**) 8th June 2008, 08:51 AM

hi anu
do u have any other name for this china clay, i am not geting it any where,
can u give me the address for the material

satyaa · #60 (**permalink**) 15th July 2008, 05:25 AM

Hi all,

I am a new member registered just last week. Am interested in pottery like terracotta. Does any one know which soil is suitable for that. Could anyone give some guidance?.

thks
satya

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