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07/01/08
Contents:- Simple Ceramic Ideas
- Stroke N Coat Colors
- Rumor?
- Summer Blow-out Sale
- Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
- Web Links
Simple Ceramic Ideas
1. A Gorgeous glaze you should know about - Translucent IN1029 Tweed, adds interest to detail painted items.
This teapot was hand painted with Concepts underglaze for bisque, then glazed with IN1029 Tweed. The flecks of black and brown in the clear glaze add more interest to the finished teapot - spicing up the total look.
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2. Klay Gun ideas - If you love the open look of extruder clay puzzling, but don't want to purchase an expensive extruder until you try making something first, we have an idea for you! Why not try the Kemper Klay Gun on a small project? Choose the shape hole you prefer (the gun comes with 19 to choose from!) and use it to make a rope of clay. Press the rope into the open half of your chosen mold swirling and turning the rope for a more interesting look. Repeat with more ropes, building up coverage, but be sure to leave lots of open areas, too.
When the first half of the mold is filled to your liking, do the same with the second half, adding a few loose pieces that will tie the two halves together. Carefully put the two halves of your mold together and use your hand (or a tool) to press the loose pieces from one half of the mold to the other. When the clay is firm enough, take it out of the molds and allow to dry thoroughly. You can make the piece as open and airy as you wish, but remember that if you plan on glazing the piece you will have to be able to stilt it somehow, so plan accordingly.
3. Cobblestone glazes - Available in black and white, the white can be painted over with underglaze if desired so your final product will have color and highlight. These interesting glazes can also be applied in thin lines, squiggles or patterns over a base of colored glaze. When fired the Cobblestones break into interesting patterns, allowing the colored glaze to be seen between breaks. The cool squiggled lines shown below are made using Cobblestones applied with a Medium or Large Writer Tip squeeze bottle. After firing these lines become broken and more interesting.
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Stroke & Coat Colors
We are pleased to announce that Creative Glazes has once again expanded our stock of Stroke & Coat Colors. Several exciting colors have been added to our growing list of Stroke & Coats. If you have a favorite color you'd like to see us carry, just send an email and we'll do our best to accomodate you. We've recently added Butter Me Up, Lettuce Alone, Carrot Top, Salsa, and more!
Rumor?
We've heard a rumor that Mayco will soon release several NEW stamps! We're very excited by this prospect. The stamps are very popular and can be used in a number of new and exciting ways. If you haven't tried them you really should check them out. They are easy to use and can turn any item into something different. Stayed tuned for an update! We'll let you know more as soon as we get any additional information.
Sale Items
Visit our sale page to see all the items on sale in our Summer Blowout Sale. Be sure to check out the special sale on 8oz Concepts Underglaze for Bisque, too!
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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