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The Ceramics
Insider
01/10/08
Contents:- Insider Tip - Finding Inspiration
- News About Gold
- January Blues Sale
- Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
- Web Links
Insider Tip - Finding Inspiration
"After returning from a trip to Australia, I got creative in
painting my ceramics bowl. I drew crocodiles, emus and kangaroos "Australian
Aborigine" style and painted in the basic, primitive shapes. Then I did all
detail work in points of color applied with the handle end of my brush, dipping
in the paint once for each dot to keep the dots all the same size. No need to
apply repeated coats since the paint was the proper thickness. Background was
three distinct colors, covered completely in a second color of dots. The
finished design was spectacular! Dots did not flake off during firing. Over
this all, I applied a satin glaze for the glaze firing and black satin for the
back of the bowl. My husband thinks this is the nicest thing I've made in a
long time.
P.S. I adapted the designs from a dish towel I bought as a
souvenir!"
Charlotte Jeffers
Thanks for the tip, Charlotte!
Watch the mail for your $15 Insider Gift Certificate from Creative
Glazes!
Note: Charlotte used CoverCoats underglaze for her basic
design.
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News About Gold
In case you haven't heard - Hanovia gold, lusters, halos, etc. have been discontinued by the manufacturer. Duncan is one of the few companies still supplying gold for ceramics. Their products are tried and true, high quality and available for your every gold need. Here are the latest prices for Duncan's gold products:
| OA901 - Essence - | $6.00 | 1/2 oz | |
| OG801 - Bright Gold - | $16.00 | 2grams | |
| OG802 - White Gold - | $16.00 | 2grams | |
| OG805 - Premium Gold - | $25.00 | 2grams |
Tips for applying Metallics:
1. Work in a well ventilated
area, not windy or dusty.
2. Because metals always settle, turn bottle over
and allow metals to fall, to mix the product to an even suspension. Do not
shake vigorously. This can cause tiny air bubbles which may look like black
spots on your fired gold.
3. Use a NEW or previously used brush dedicated
to that product only. For example, keep the brush for OG 805 clearly marked and
use only for OG 805.
4. Clean up with OA 901 Essence. Clean the brushes
thoroughly and allow them to air dry. Each overglaze should have its own
clearly marked bottle of Essence. Using the same bottle of Essence can cause
cross contamination and affect the fired outcome.
5. A second coat of gold
re-fired over the first one will improve the richness of the look.
6. In
cold weather, when the ware is cold or damp to the touch, heat up the pieces in
the oven to approximately 150 degrees and then apply the gold.
Sale Items
Don't let the January Blues get you down! Paint everything blue and brighten up your life with these lovely colors. Visit our sale page to see all the items on sale this month.
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) from Creative Glazes and get your name in print! (or remain anonymous if you prefer)
Website Links
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glazes@creativeglazes.com
Mold Company Links
Our mold links page helps when you're searching for that special mold. Look to your heart's content before you place your order. Note: Creative Glazes does not sell molds. The mold company links page is only for your mold searching convenience.
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