Majolica pottery

Laurie Curtis

Majolica pottery is nature-inspired earthenware that's recognized by its unique patterns and rich colors. It was created on the Spanish island of Majorca, but has since spread throughout Europe and is now considered highly collectible.

The magic of majolica...a collection of a lifetime culled from the markets of Europe. Each piece carries with it a whimsical story told in rich, colorful glazes and fanciful patterns that encourage the imagination to soar!

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The majolica watercolor technique is very similar to painting a watercolor on paper.

Majolica serving dish

Majolica is a great way to add color, and vibrancy, to your pots. In this post, Clay Cunningham discusses techniques, tips, and even recipes for successful majolica decorated pots.

Perhaps it is strange for a 33 year-old male to be interested in exuberantly-decorated Victorian ceramics, but I've never been typical. Majolica is a secret obsession of mine and I can't believe it's taken me so long to blog about it. I'm far too poor to collect it (pieces can go as high as $70,000 and many of the most prized are locked in museums) but I am wise enough to admire it. What makes it so prized is that many of the pieces were original and handmade, involving hours of design…