Layering Ceramic Glzes

Use a lower specific gravity on the second and third layers submerge the piece in glaze for a shorter period of time or use brushing or spraying to apply thinner coats.

Layering ceramic glzes.

See more ideas about amaco glazes glazes for pottery ceramic glaze recipes. Sep 24 2020 explore jackie mize s board layering amaco glazes cone 5 6 followed by 120 people on pinterest. If the glaze is too thick it will eventually begin to crack and fall off the work. Whether you work in a high fire low fire or mid fire environment blick carries the top brands of ceramic glazes and glaze additives for creating gloss matte crystalline metallic raku celadon and many other effects.

Create stunning colors finishes and effects on your handmade ceramic pieces with pottery glazes from blick. Generally it is fine to apply layers of different colors of glaze on one piece of ceramic. For basic glaze coat application use a fine textured pottery sponge either synthetic or natural. If you are layering glazes it is good to be mindful of the temperature that they mature at.

The spruce crafts beth e peterson. For applying a decorative second layer of contrasting glaze you may want to use a porous sponge. Layering multiple glazes will build up increasing amounts of glaze on your pot. Top glaze a artist s choice a 22 aztec turquoise a 24 exotic blue a 28 peacock a 32 iron saturate a 34 sand bar a 40 seafoam green a 43 green float.

Layering a low fire glaze with a high fire glaze may turn out looking a little odd.