Define
areas that will be
different colors by pressing string into wet clay.Paint on 3-4 very
thin coats of colored slip with a very soft brush. Slip should be the
consistency of milk. Let slip dry well between coats. A heat gun or
hair dryer can speed up the process. I usually have at least two items
in progress.
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After slip is dry, but clay is
still soft (1-2 weeks wrapped in plastic, 3-4 days unwrapped), scratch
basic lines of the design. Then leave to dry before putting into bisque
firing. Edges can be smoothed at this stage.
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After bisque firing, underglazes
can be painted on to further refine the design. Last, paint on (don't
dip) a thin coat of clear glaze. I like to dilute the glaze by about 4
parts to 1 part water. Light reduction firing can help ensure that the
clear glaze stays clear and doesn't go cloudy or grey.
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Finished product :-) some colors burn out though
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