The Ceramics Insider

Issue Index | 2001

July 19, 2001

The Ceramics Insider sponsored by Creative Glazes. http://www.creativeglazes.com/
Contents:
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* Ceramics Insider Tip ~ The Alcohol Effect
* SALE Items
* Using Non-leaded Glazes
* Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
* Trading Links
* Question!
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* Ceramics Insider Tip "Interesting Alcohol Effect" This is a fun easy technique you can use to create interesting effects such as brocade capes (on your wisemen?) and other rich looking fabrics. On bisque, paint a small area with E-Z Stroke underglazes. While the paint is still wet, use an eyedropper to drip alcohol onto the paint (just one drop). It will spread outward, making an interesting pattern in the paint. When the alcohol stops moving, paint underglaze on your next section and repeat until the entire piece is covered. The total effect will be exciting and beautiful. Try it!
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* SALE Items (limited time offer)
These Items can only be found on the Sale page - check them out there!
1 FREE Rubber Scrubber with each glaze purchase. You must click 'Add to My Order' button on the sale page to get this item.
GL612 Diamond Clear - Pint - $5.60 (normally $6.75)
AR 692 Maple Sugar $2.85 (normally $3.55)
MD-CTAIL Medium Cat-tail clean-up sponge tool $1.05 (normally $1.35)
http://www.creativeglazes.com/sale.htm
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* Using Unleaded Glazes If you are used to using leaded glazes you will notice a big difference in your results when using a non-leaded glaze. First, your glaze will not run, or flow, as much as you are used to. This is actually an advantage as you can be assured your glaze will not run off the bottom of the piece again! Another advantage is that unleaded glazes work beautifully when painted against each other (glaze butting). There are two minor disadvantages of non-leaded glazes compared to leaded glazes. First, you must be particularly careful about the surface of your bisque as defects will show up more readily through a non-leaded glaze. Second, you must be more careful with your brushtrokes. Use smooth even brushstrokes to make a nice smooth finish on your fired piece. Smooth even brushstrokes will keep you from seeing the lines of each stroke which takes away from the beauty you are creating.
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* Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate If you have a helpful hint, tip, or trick you would like to share, send it to theceramicsinsider@creativeglazes.com. If we use your tip in The Ceramics Insider, you will receive a $15 gift certificate at our sponsor, Creative Glazes and get your name in print! (or remain anonymous, if you prefer.)
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* Web Links Do you have a ceramic related website? Would you like to trade links? If so, e-mail us for details - glazes@creativeglazes.com
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* Question What would you like to see on sale? Let us know - glazes@creativeglazes.com

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