Modern Art | Visual Arts Education
Ceramic Glazes is very important for anyone interested in creating ceramic pieces with unique colors and finishes. It covers different types of glazes, such as underglazes, overglazes, and engobes. It also includes tutorials on how to apply glazes, tips on achieving different effects, and reviews of different brands and products.
Underglaze is a colored ceramic material applied to bisqueware pottery. To use underglaze, prepare the bisque-fired piece and ensure it is clean. Apply the underglaze using a brush, sponge, stencil, or other techniques to create desired patterns. Once dry, apply a clear or tinted glaze, then fire the pottery to seal the underglaze and create … Read more
To glaze pottery, choose the right glaze, prepare the pottery, and apply the glaze in a smooth, even coat. Fire the pottery in a kiln to fuse properly the glaze to the clay body. Take safety precautions to avoid exposure to hazardous particles and dispose of glaze materials safely. Get Your Glaze On: Pottery Glazing … Read more
Reglazing pottery involves applying a new layer of glaze to a piece of pottery to restore its appearance, functionality, or value. It can be done on both new and old pottery, but it requires skill and expertise to be done properly and effectively. It can be beneficial in several ways, but also has risks and … Read more
Crazing in ceramics is a network of fine cracks that can appear on the glazed surface of pottery. This phenomenon occurs due to differences in the thermal expansion rates between the glaze and the clay body. Crazing can affect the durability of ceramics and may be intentional or unintentional. Beyond the Surface: The Science and … Read more
I do not recommend to glaze unfired clay. Glaze is a type of coating that applies to clay after firing. If glaze applies to unfired clay, the moisture in the clay can cause the glaze to crack or blister during the firing process, ruining the piece. It is important to let the clay dry completely … Read more
Glaze & underglaze is used in ceramic arts to add color & texture. Glaze is a thin layer of liquid clay applied to the surface & then fired to form a hard, glossy coating. Underglaze is applied directly to the raw clay before glazing & is protected by the glaze layer. Underglaze provides a long-lasting … Read more
Slip and underglaze are both materials used in ceramics, but serve different purposes. Slip is a liquid mixture of clay and water used for forming ceramic pieces and as a base for glaze. Underglaze, on the other hand, is a colored material applied to the bisque-fired clay before the final glaze firing. It creates a … Read more
Water can be added to glaze to thin it out and make it more fluid. The amount of water added will depend on the desired consistency and the specific glaze recipe being used. Too much water can dilute the glaze and affect its final appearance and performance, so it’s important to add it gradually and … Read more
Glaze should dry completely before firing to avoid cracks and bubbles in the glaze surface. The drying time depends on the thickness of the glaze, humidity, and temperature conditions, but generally it takes anywhere from 12 to 24 hours. It’s best to wait until the glaze is completely dry to the touch before firing to … Read more
Salt glazed pottery is a type of ceramics that is made by applying a layer of salt to the surface of the clay before firing. The salt reacts with the silica in the clay and creates a glaze that gives the pottery a hard, glossy surface. The glaze provides a barrier against water. The unique … Read more