Printmaking on Bisque

In this lesson plan, you will learn how to printmake on bisque ware using AMACO Ceramic Inks & Craft foam.

AMACO Ceramic Printing INKs
LG-10 Clear Transparent
6x6 Bisque Tile
Bisque Cup w/ Straight Sides
Adhesive Craft Foam
Thick Craft Foam
Scissors
Sponges
Small Paper Plates
Newsprint
Baby Wipes
Silkscreens or Stencils

What you'll do:

In this lesson, you will explore surface decoration by using AMACO Ceramic Inks and handmade craft foam stamps to create layered designs on bisque tiles and objects.

This process allows you to experiment with stamping patterns and motifs onto bisque surfaces, learning how to build visual depth through layering, overlapping, and color variation. Once the printed designs are dry, you can apply a transparent or semi-transparent glaze to reveal how colors interact beneath and above the glaze layer, emphasizing the relationship between texture, translucency, and design.