Underglaze Basics: What It Is, When to Apply It, and How to Use It
Underglaze basics for pottery — how it differs from glaze, when to apply (greenware vs bisque), application methods, how to apply a clear coat, and common mistakes.
Mocha Diffusion: Crafting Tree-Like Patterns on Pottery with Slip
Mocha diffusion is a captivating ceramic technique where a colored acidic solution interacts with a wet alkaline slip, creating intricate, tree-like (dendritic) patterns. Originating in 18th-century England, this method continues …
Peacock Glazing Technique
Materials needed This is a sample design and how I made my pieces shown above you can try other ways too The orange-red lines are the flux and the green …
Frozen Pond Technique
Frozen Pond Technique was invented by Kathy McGuire. It is a cool glazing technique that you can add to your piece. It looks like pools of water on a black …
How to calculate exactly how much water is in your glaze
If you mix your own glazes, you’ve probably measured specific gravity before. But did you know you can use that number to calculate exactly how much dry material is suspended …
How to Make and Use Emulsion Silkscreen Stencils on Ceramics: A Complete Guide
Creating intricate designs on ceramics can elevate your pottery projects to the next level. One of the best ways to achieve detailed, repeatable designs is by using Emulsion Silkscreen Stencils. …
How to Build with your Underglazed Slab
How to Build with Your Underglazed Slab: A Step-by-Step Guide for Applying Heat Transfer Silkscreen Stencils and One Time Underglaze Transfers Adding intricate designs to pottery can be a challenging …
How to Make Underglaze Ink
How to Make Thickened Underglaze for Emulsion Silkscreens: A Step-by-Step Guide Creating thickened underglaze is essential when working with Emulsion Silkscreens or Heat Transfer Silkscreen Stencils on ceramics. Thickened underglaze …
How to Make a Gelli Plate for Silkscreen Transfers on Ceramics: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Make a Gelli Plate for Silkscreen Transfers on Ceramics: A Step-by-Step Guide Silkscreen transfers on ceramics can bring intricate, professional-quality designs to your clay pieces. One innovative and …
How to Use One Time Underglaze Transfers on Ceramics: A Complete Guide
Decorating curved ceramic pieces can be challenging, especially when painting directly onto the surface. One Time Underglaze Transfers offer a simple yet effective way to add intricate designs and patterns …