Home
Duncan
Mayco
Gare
Accessories
Directory
Sale!
40% off
Sale Newsletter
contact us 
Search
The Ceramics
Insider
01/20/04
Contents:- The Ceramics Insider's New Format
- Ceramics Insider Tip - The Contact Paper Solution
- Duncan Recall
- New Products
- Sale Items
- Blow-out Clearance Sale Items - 40% off!
- Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
- Web Links
The Ceramics Insider's New Format
We are pleased to be sharing The Ceramics Insider with you now in an online format. Just click on the link in your email to see the current issue. Previous issues are still available for you online. Simply click the Newsletter button to go to The Ceramics Insider Issue Index, then choose the year and month you wish to view.Ceramics Insider Tip - The Contact Paper Solution
The problem: You want to paint hearts on a mug (for example), but you would like to paint the background a solid color underglaze first and you're out of Mask n Peel.
The solution: Cut your heart shapes out of Contact paper (that self sticking paper used to cover kitchen shelves and things.) Peel off the backing and stick the hearts to your mug. Be sure to stick the hearts on smoothly and press the edges down tightly. Now you can paint your background, allowing the color to go over the hearts if you like. Before the paint dries completely, peel off the hearts to reveal the unpainted bisque underneath. Now, carefully paint your hearts the desired color, and when they are dry, add detail, shading, etc.
This technique can be done on greenware, using CoverCoats and EZ Strokes, or on bisque, using Concepts Underglaze for Bisque.
You can also use Contact paper to mask shapes while texturizing greenware with vinegar water. Just attach your Contact paper shapes to your greenware, then sponge or brush the vinegar water solution to your background greenware. Watch the greenware bubble and fizz as the clay is textured. When texturing is complete, peel off Contact paper to see the smooth design areas underneath. Paint as desired.
The Contact paper keeps the vinegar from reacting with the greenware. Where the Contact paper covers the greenware the texture of the piece stays smooth and even.
Duncan Recall
Duncan has issued a voluntary recall of their new LL100 low lead glaze. Duncan has become aware that finished pieces made with the new LL100 may exceed the federal limits for lead leaching when exposed to acidic foods for extended time periods.
Duncan is recommending that if you have used this glaze on a ceramic piece you should use that piece only for decorative purposes. If you have sold any pieces made with this glaze please let your customers know that the piece is not food safe and should be used for decoration only.
If you have any questions or concerns about this glaze, please call Creative Glazes at: 770-476-7322
|
Sale Items
http://www.creativeglazes.com/sale.htm
Blow-out Clearance Sale Items
Now 40% off! http://www.creativeglazes.com/blowoutsale.htm
Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
If you have a helpful hint, tip, or trick you would like to share, send your tip along with your name and address, to theceramicsinsider@creativeglazes.com. If we use your tip in The Ceramics Insider, you will receive a $15 gift certificate (via US mail) at our sponsor, Creative Glazes and get your name in print! (or remain anonymous if you prefer)
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
Website Links
http://www.creativeglazes.com/links.htm
Mold Company Links
http://www.creativeglazes.com/mold-links.htm
Simple, Secure, Convenient - Creative Glazes.
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |