Recipes: Mid-Range Glazes and Stains
Applied on a flock of sculptural birds as well as functional pottery, these recipes provide versatility of use, color, and … Read More
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.
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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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Applied on a flock of sculptural birds as well as functional pottery, these recipes provide versatility of use, color, and … Read More
Contemporary shino glazes have many base materials similar to traditional shinos, but push the boundaries in other ways. The glazes … Read More
Robin Hopper and Deanna Ranlett’s lichen and crawl glazes have interesting special-effect surfaces created by a high percentage of magnesium … Read More
Sandra Torres, Marty Fielding, and Jeff Diehl share the slips, soluble-salt solutions, washes, and glazes that they use to finish … Read More
While there’s a wide range of underglaze colors available, achieving the specific color and surface you want can still be … Read More
Contest winners Antonio Martinez and Jill Birschbach as well as featured artist Osa Atoe share glaze recipes they use to … Read More
Twenty years ago I promised my wife that I would make us a new dinnerware set. I finally made good … Read More
Lisa York and Trevor Youngberg share recipes that they use on their wood-fired vessels. … Read More
You may know about crystalline glazes, but are you aware of microcrystalline glazes? These consist of smaller crystals with subtle … Read More
Struck by the complexity of a cup given as a gift, Dick Lehman packed it away lest it influence him … Read More