Getting ceramic surfaces right can be one of the most frustrating aspects of the ceramic process, but it can also be one of the most rewarding once it is mastered. Here we’ve gathered a plethora of articles designed to help you learn how to master working with ceramic glazes and underglazes. From layering commercial ceramic glazes to mixing up your own custom glazes from recipes, to tips on how to apply ceramic glaze, to adding color using underglazes topped with a clear glaze, the posts in this section will be a great source of information and inspiration.
And don’t forget to download your free copy of Getting the Most out of Ceramic Glazes and Underglazes: Using Commercial Ceramic Glazes and Underglazes to Achieve Color, Depth, and Complexity, a perfect resource for potters and ceramic artists who are ready to experiment with commercial ceramic glazes and underglazes or mix up their own custom materials.
The subject of ceramic glazes is vast, but you’ve come to the right place to get practical techniques and begin your exploration. You’ll learn about ceramic glaze ingredients and how to use ceramic glaze additives to improve the brushability of your glaze. If mixing glazes is not your thing, you’ll learn how to make the most of commercial glazes, which have tremendous versatility and potential. There is something for everyone in these archives! So start exploring today and discover the potential with these techniques and processes!
If you’re wondering, “just what is underglaze anyway?”, you’ll find the answers here. Underglazes, or engobes, are colored slips formulated to have low drying shrinkage, allowing application to bone-dry or bisque-fired surfaces before glazing. Because of their wide palette of color options, underglazes are very popular with many potters and ceramic artists and there are a ton of fun things to do with them! You’ll find everything here from underglaze recipes to underglaze techniques like screen printing and stenciling.
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Fong Choo makes tiny teapots but, visually, they are anything but small. Fong successfully integrates the form with the surface … Read More
CMC gum is a ceramic glaze additive that can be used to help improve brushability in glazes that are mixed … Read More
I admit it. I completely lack the patience (and, since I am being honest here, I might as well just … Read More
One of my favorite things about ceramics is that there seem to be endless ways to decorate clay surfaces. In … Read More
Wow! The first time I saw photos of Jeffrey Nichols’ pottery (and pretty much every subsequent time), I couldn’t help … Read More
Anyone who is interested in ash glazes knows how tedious the cleaning process can be. And just sieving regular glazes … Read More
Over the past several years, underglazes have become my absolute favorite decorating tool. The sky is the limit when it … Read More
China painting is a form of ceramics decorating that really opens up the world of clay for those who are … Read More
Ceramic artist Scott Ziegler has a lot of patience. He needs it to create his highly detailed ceramic sculpture. Influenced … Read More
A few years ago, my husband, a musician and sound artist, bought a super nice digital SLR camera. He intended … Read More
Dive into the world of ceramic glazes, underglazes, and stains when you download this freebie, Getting the Most out of Ceramic Glazes and Underglazes.
