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Ceramics 101
Which Type of Paint should I use?
Read the following general review of glazes and underglazes to determine which type of paint to use on your ceramic project.
Note: 1oz glaze covers approximately 30 square
inches.
One 6" x 6" tile uses less than 1oz underglaze and just a bit more
than one ounce glaze. One 8" x 8" tile uses almost 2oz glaze.
Underglazes
As the name implies this is a non-flowing (during firing), usually non-shiny paint that goes under another glaze.
If you are painting on greenware ~ If you
prefer to detail paint on greenware you should use an underglaze. CoverCoats
opaque underglazes and EZ Strokes Translucent underglazes are ideal for this
application.
CoverCoats are applied to greenware and absorbed into the
clay. Since they are clay-based paints they literally become part of the clay
piece during firing. CoverCoats require three coats for complete opaque
coverage and can be used to color large areas. So, you could paint your teapot
with 3 coats of black CC118, then paint flowers and leaves over the black (3
coats on flowers and leaves) and the black will not show through. CoverCoats
can be tinted using EZ Strokes or other CoverCoats, to create unique custom
colors. Or paint 3 coats of a darker color, then sgraffito (gently scratch
through the color to reveal the clay color underneath) a design onto your
piece. When piece is to your liking, bisque fire to cone 04.
Note: Some CoverCoats can be painted on bisque. However,
it should be noted that after CoverCoats application the piece must be fired to
cone 04 to 'set' the paint and make it adhere to the bisque. Then is should be
glazed and fired to cone 06.
EZ Strokes are translucent and very reminiscent of painting with watercolors. They can be used alone on greenware or bisque, and can be used over CoverCoats for shading and detail work. EZ Strokes can also be used with Concepts Underglaze for Bisque. Remember that E-Z Strokes are like working with watercolors and are very translucent. Brush strokes are highly visible. E-Z Strokes can also be used to 'antique' your ceramic piece. Just wash the watered-down color onto the detailed areas of your piece (greenware or bisque), then sponge off the high sections and smooth areas, leaving the color just in the crevices. And lastly, EZ Strokes can be painted on over your unfired glaze (which has been applied to bisque) for a Majolica look.
If you are
painting on bisque ~ If you prefer to detail paint on bisque you
should use Concepts Underglazes for Bisque. The first coat is translucent, the
second is semi-opaque, the third gives full opaque coverage. If you apply three
coats you don't have to put a clear glaze over this product as it will be
shiny. However, if any of your bisque shows through you will need clear glaze
to seal the item. Also, Concepts are not considered to be safe for dinnerware
until they are sealed with clear glaze. You can use either CN2000D, GL612 or
IN1001 over Concepts.
Both EZ Strokes and Concepts are great for
Majolica design. Simply cover your bisque with three smooth, even coats of
white satin glaze, drying between each coat. Paint your design onto the white
glaze with either EZ Strokes or Concepts, then fire to cone
06.
Continue to page 2 for information on applying
glazes.
Page 2 - Ceramics 101
Simple, Secure, Convenient - Creative Glazes.
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