Jonah Harjer - Photopolymer Stamp Making for Ceramics

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<div class="iframe-wrapper"><iframe src="https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/1865/a5039a5a-c501-41ae-8bc6-e0d320cac251?autoplay=false&amp;loop=false&amp;muted=false&amp;preload=false&amp;responsive=true" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Are you ready to add intricate, personal designs to your ceramic pieces?Join Jonah Harjer, a renowned ceramic artist from Grand River, Michigan, as he shares one of his favorite surface decoration techniques: Photopolymer Stamp Making for Ceramics.In this online workshop, you will learn how to design, create, and use custom photopolymer stamps specifically for ceramics through detailed demonstrations. You’ll gain insight into the process, from transferring designs to photopolymer plates and applying them to clay, to setting up a proper area for exposing their plates and troubleshooting common issues. By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of the techniques needed to create your own stamps for future ceramic projects.This method, originally used in printmaking, opens up a world of creative possibilities for your ceramic work. By using photopolymer stamps to imprint designs directly onto clay, you’ll transform your creations into unique works of art, like these below:<img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmauma11703kia68z54op0ycv.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumajuc0639d99n0m7d1qky.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2-753x1000.jpg" alt="" style="width: 753px; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" srcset="https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2-753x1000.jpg 753w, https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2-241x320.jpg 241w, https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2-768x1020.jpg 768w, https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2-624x829.jpg 624w, https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2-280x372.jpg 280w, https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2-600x797.jpg 600w, https://cdn3.ceramic.school/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JonahHarjer_2.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px" width="753" height="1000" decoding="async" class="wp-image-153988" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumazk203l6a68zayn56h3o.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumbgw1062jap9nbg65dw21.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumcft403ooc88z7bfw8nsa.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumcvyd03j78w8zaqogai2p.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumdbk603mpga8z6elqh77a.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumdsw4069ke19n7ifw8ds8.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaume8dm03k78w8z70767cll.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumeqyy064gbr9ncifhe7cj.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumfhto06ase19n7ueu54dc.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><img src="https://f.ezycourse.net/4541/cmaumfuqa06b4b09ncardhlrb.jpg" alt="image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" draggable="true"><h2 id="61a129d4-048e-42df-ba47-cb2bcf7fe1bc" data-toc-id="61a129d4-048e-42df-ba47-cb2bcf7fe1bc">What You’ll Learn in This Workshop:</h2><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/1f3a8.svg" alt="🎨" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; font-style: italic; height: 24px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-block; margin: 3px; width: 24px;" class="emoji" draggable="false">Photopolymer Stamp Making Learn how to create custom stamps for ceramics and beyond. These versatile tools can also be used on paper, wood, fabric, glass, and more.<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/1f58c.svg" alt="🖌️" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; font-style: italic; height: 24px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-block; margin: 3px; width: 24px;" class="emoji" draggable="false">Intricate Patterns Made Simple Discover how photopolymer stamps make it easy and cost-effective to add detailed graphics and patterns to your ceramic surfaces.<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/1f4a1.svg" alt="💡" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; font-style: italic; height: 24px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-block; margin: 3px; width: 24px;" class="emoji" draggable="false">Endless Possibilities Whether you’re making mugs, plates, or decorative pieces, this technique will help you personalize your work like never before.This is more than just a workshop… it’s an opportunity to revolutionize your creative process and discover new ways to express your artistic vision. Whether you want to elevate your craft, build a signature style, or simply explore a new technique, photopolymer stamp making will empower you to create ceramics that truly stand out.Don’t miss the chance to learn from Jonah Harjer and bring a new dimension to your work. Sign up today and unlock your creative potential!<h2 id="b0fe2f6b-238b-4b25-b19f-1c4fde217624" data-toc-id="b0fe2f6b-238b-4b25-b19f-1c4fde217624">Why You’ll Love This Workshop:</h2>Accessible to Everyone: Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned potter, this technique is easy to learn and endlessly adaptable.<h2 id="989f4b0b-1789-40e6-8f12-5e862c16fdc4" data-toc-id="989f4b0b-1789-40e6-8f12-5e862c16fdc4">Supply List:</h2><ul><li>Photopolymer sheet: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.graphicclaystudio.com">www.graphicclaystudio.com</a></li><li>Artwork or design: Your choice</li><li>Transparency: Ensure you use the correct one for your printer type (inkjet or laser).</li><li>Scissors or utility knife: To cut the transparency and your polymer plate.</li><li>Soft brush: You can purchase a photopolymer brush at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.graphicclaystudio.com">www.graphicclaystudio.com</a> to wash out your polymer plate in the sink after exposure. Brushes made from Boar or Horse hair work well. Avoid Stiff sharp brushes like those made for dishwashing, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Hairdryer: To dry the polymer plate after exposure and washout.</li><li>5” x 7” (or larger) picture frame &amp; foam: To press the transparency against the polymer plate during exposure.</li><li>UV light source: To expose and harden the polymer.</li><li>4 large binder clips: To hold the glass, transparency, polymer plate, foam, and backing together like a “sandwich” during exposure.</li><li>Timer: To time the polymer exposure.</li><li>Sink with cool water: To wash out the unexposed polymer.</li><li>UV-light-free space: Bathrooms, basements, laundry rooms work great, just remove UV light bulbs. Indirect light is okay.</li></ul><h2 id="38f83eab-2d63-45d6-a5f5-a9b80a765312" data-toc-id="38f83eab-2d63-45d6-a5f5-a9b80a765312">About Jonah Harjer</h2>Jonah Harjer, a native of Chicago, Illinois, has been a creator from a young age, crafting clothing for action figures, painting, and drawing. His childhood passions included skateboarding, BMX bike riding, and art, which flourished as he grew up in Miami, Florida, during the 1980s. Jonah completed high school in Michigan and discovered his love for ceramics in 2004 while finishing a degree in psychology.Awarded an academic scholarship, Jonah continued his education in Lake Tahoe, California, where he pursued a Bachelor of Fine Art degree. Although his studies focused on painting and drawing, ceramics remained his true passion. After graduating in 2008, he balanced his art with managing a business for eight years. In 2016, Jonah sold his business to dedicate himself fully to ceramics, realizing his dream of setting up a studio.Jonah now resides in Michigan with his wife and their 3 children. He operates a home studio where he creates vibrant ceramic art, incorporating intricate patterns, textures, geometric designs, and sacred geometry. His work is heavily inspired by psychedelic, skateboard and comic book graphics, blending these influences into the colorful surfaces of his ceramic pieces, particularly mugs.In addition to his studio practice, Jonah teaches workshops on photopolymer stamp-making, sharing his expertise and passion with other ceramic artists. His love for color, patterns, and textures is evident in every piece he creates, making his work distinctive and full of life.Jonah’s journey from a childhood of creativity to a full-time ceramic artist showcases his dedication to his craft and his unwavering pursuit of artistic expression. His work not only reflects his personal interests and inspirations but also invites others to explore the vibrant possibilities within the world of ceramics.Jonah’s Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://sacreddayclay.com">https://sacreddayclay.com</a>Jonah’s Supplies Shop: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.graphicclaystudio.com">www.graphicclaystudio.com</a>

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