The Ceramics Insider

Issue Index | 2002

May 22, 2002

The Ceramics Insider sponsored by Creative Glazes.
http://www.creativeglazes.com/
Contents:
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* News from Duncan
* Ceramics Insider Tip ~ Using Stonewashed Glazes
* SALE Items
* Still confused?
* Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
* Web Links
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* News from Duncan

Duncan recently announced that, as a way of saying 'thank you' to their loyal customers, there has been a reduction in the price of the 2oz. OS Bisq-Stain Opaque Acrylic colors. Now you can purchase every one of 100 colors for just $1.75 each! Creative Glazes will be adding the OS Acrylics in the very near future. Watch for our announcement!
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* Ceramics Insider Tip ~ Using Stonewashed Glazes

Stonewashed glazes are lead free and food safe. Stonewashed glazes flow little during firing so they are great for the techniques like majolica, sponging and glaze-butting (painting one glaze very close to another). They are satin-smooth, embedded with colors and overglaze compatible. The one drawback is that they can be very thick in the jar and sometimes even a bit dry. Here's how to overcome that obstacle:

Mix 2oz of Stonewashed glaze with 2oz clear satin then apply to your bisque. The glaze will flow on easily and the resulting piece will be beautifully smooth.

Try this on a platter or plate: paint on three coats of mixed ST408 and clear satin glaze. When dry, use CN113 Dark Delft to paint on flowers, leaves, vines and curlicues. Use the side of a square sponge brush (available from your home-improvement center) to apply one coat of Dk Delft to the edge of the ceramic piece. Allow to dry, then fire to cone 06.
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* SALE Items (limited time offer) ~

SN355 Orange Fizz Satin glaze $3.25 (regularly $4.05)
SY554 Antique Bronze $2.60 (regularly $3.25)
CN113 Dark Delft Concepts Underglaze - 8oz! $7.25 (regularly $8.95)
GL612 Diamond Clear glaze - Pint! $5.75 (regularly $6.75)
GS253 Granite Stone Moss - $4.20 (regularly $5.25)
SC-1 Scalpel $1.25 (normally $1.50)

1 FREE Sponge with each glaze purchase. NOTE: You must click the 'Add to My Order' button on the sale page to get this item.

Our sale of discontinued items continues! If you are looking for a discontinued glaze, be sure to check our sale page.

http://www.creativeglazes.com/sale.htm
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* Still confused?

If you are still confused about reds and greens, which paint to use for your project, or have other ceramics questions, check out our 'Ceramics 101' for helpful answers. If you have other questions, just let us know!

http://www.creativeglazes.com/howto.htm
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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)

Couldn't you use $15.00 worth of free glazes, brushes, etc.? Send us your tip today!
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* Web Links ~
Do you have a ceramics related website? Would you like to trade links? If so, e-mail us for details - glazes@creativeglazes.com

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