EMBOSSED POTTERY

The process you are describing is a form of Applied Decoration or Relief Sculpture in ceramics, where separate pieces of clay are modeled and then attached to the main vessel to create a raised, dimensional design.

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The Art of Applied Decoration (Embossed Pottery)

Applied Decoration, also known as Sprigging or Clay-on-Clay Relief, is a time-honored ceramic technique used to create a dimensional, raised design on the surface of a pot. Unlike engraving (which cuts into the clay) or stamping (which pushes down into the clay), this method involves adding and attaching new clay elements to the main form, resulting in a true embossed or bas-relief effect.

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