The development of paint-your-own ceramics studios, at which ready-madeisque ware and studio time for decorating it are sold, has made potteryecoration accessible to a wider public than ever before. Ceramics artistane Davies demonstrates how to decorate the surface of ready-made bisqueare and tile using commercially produced decorating colours known as underlazes and other materials to create beautifully coloured pieces. Practicaltep-by-step demonstrations of a variety of application methods - includingrushing, shading, sponging, masking, sgrafitto, spattering, stamping,tencilling, marbling, majolica, and under glaze pencils - providenspiration for decorating tiles, plates, cups, bowls, lamps, vases, andecorative platters. Davies also explores the creative possibilities ofoloured glazes as well as decorating pieces after firing with acrylic paintnd paper collage.

Jane Davies sells her work at regional and national craft and gift shows, and licenses her designs to manufacturers of tableware and other products, including Susan Sargent Designs. She lives in Rupert, VT. John Polak is a commercial, wedding, and portrait photographer based in Chicopee, MA.