Underglaze Artist (Ceramics Manufacturing)
したえこう（とうじきせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who draws pictures and patterns with pigments on the bisque body of ceramics.
Description
Underglaze artists are specialists who use brushes or stamps to draw designs and patterns with underglaze colors or pigments on the bisque (white unfired body) of ceramics. Based on design patterns, they apply decorations with meticulous brushwork and a keen sense of color, collaborating with glaze applicators and overglaze painters to perfect the aesthetics of the finished product. Both the inheritance of traditional techniques and the development of new expressive methods are required, making manual dexterity and concentration essential.
Future Outlook
With increasing overseas demand and interest in traditional crafts, the value of hand-drawn underglaze techniques will be maintained. However, as automation technologies advance, acquiring advanced skills will be required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Assembly Line Work / Self-Employment / Traditional Crafts / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Underglaze Artist → Underglaze Artist → Chief Underglaze Artist → Painting Manager → Ceramics Designer
Required Skills
Brush Technique / Color Sense / Design Understanding / Underglaze Technique
Recommended Skills
Ceramic Materials Knowledge / Color Management / Digital Design Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even small errors in detailed decoration affect product quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Rich imagination is required for expressing designs and colors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Ceramics Underglaze Artist
- Underglaze Painter
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