Terra Sigillata: Lost & Found by Peter Pinnell & Rhonda Willers

Long before glazes appeared, clay finishes were widely used. Potters around the Mediterranean developed surfaces employing the unique properties of clay. Once lost, Terra Sigillata was found after 1500 years. This co-lecture provides a history of this surface with an overview of today’s practices.

[@LindaGisla]

A really informative and fun watch. As a hobby potter, terra sigillata has not (yet) been tried by me, but after this video, I am interested to try to make my own, color it and try it out. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Cate7451]

Wow, great research. Really enjoyed this❤❤❤

[@johnbooth1110]

been a potter for many years started research for the Classics Dept , terrasig was found Tel El Ubaid at 6000 bc Dean of Technology Yale. 2003 .

[@e.lycopersicon9720]

Did the Ancient Terra Sig. need to be burnished to achieve it's luster? How was this done over complex 3d decorations?

[@johnbooth1110]

No. i let my slips settle for two years, after you remove the top 5 gallons the red clays under this can be thickened then aplied thinly then rub the surface of your pots with your thumb or a fine piece of plastic .