Process

Angelique’s surfaces are created by layering underglazes on top of another. Each pattern has five colors of underglaze. Two colors cover the entire piece, Angelique uses a wooden tool to hash a pattern into the wet underglaze. Then three accent colors are used to fill in the pattern. After the underglaze dries it is washed off under running water. The pieces are allowed to dry completely before Angelique buffs each one with a dry rag. She uses a underglaze pencil to add depth and highlighting the shapes of color. Lastly, Angelique adds a clear gloss glaze.

Angelique uses white earthenware clay from Highwater Clay in Asheville, NC. Her pieces are electric fired to cone 04. Underglazes are almost all Ammaco velvet series. She has been known to mix her own colors by mixing multiple colors together to get the desired color she is looking for.

If you are interested workshops, private or group lessons contact Angelique at info@angelique-tassistro.com.