Glazing is a means to add colors to your pottery. It adds a touch of finesse to pottery pieces, giving them vibrant colors, eye-catching textures, and a smooth finish. Another fun part of the pottery-making process and there are many ways to apply glazes, some trickier than others. So what are the different ways to…
Underglazes are an exciting medium to work with. Most polished potters know how to use underglaze to give color to their pieces and create masterful designs. However, using underglazes can be challenging and sometimes confusing for beginners. So, how do you use an underglaze? You can apply it on greenware (unfired pottery) or bisqueware (fired…
Decorating pottery or ceramics can be a very fulfilling pastime. And there are plenty of ways you could add some art to your pots and plates, be it by using glaze and/or wax resist or by making a clay slip. There are many ways you can decorate with clay slip. If you haven’t tried it…
Underglazes and glazes are both common ways of adding color to a pottery piece. Typically, both can be applied to pottery at different stages. This raises the question, can glaze and underglaze be mixed? No, mixing glaze and underglaze together is not recommended and can result in a defect. Glazes can be mixed together with…
To achieve that perfectly decorated ceramic object, pottery glazing can involve many tools, supplies, and steps to follow. But how do you pick and choose the items you need for your glazing process? This ultimate pottery glazing tools and supplies guide highlights the tools you require during the various steps of glazing. From protective gear:…
Glazing pottery is a great way to protect them from water or wear and tear. It involves adding a layer of glaze to the surface of your pottery and then fusing them by placing the pottery in a high-temperature kiln. But the bottom of pottery cannot be glazed in the same way, as the hot…
