This Stoneware Brush On Glaze 500mL Blue Gloss fires to higher temperatures than Earthenware Glaze. The higher firing temperature causes the glaze to fully vitrify on stoneware clay making it safe for functional ware, such as cups, plates and bowls. Stoneware glaze colours have a subtle and subdued colour saturation.
- Size: 500mL
- Colour: Blue (deep)
- Finish: Gloss
- Firing temperature: 1280-1300C
- Perfect for functional ware such as cups, plates and bowls when used on stoneware clay.
- Colours have a subtle and subdued colour saturation.
Glaze on Glaze
Some glazes change hue and create exciting effects when applied in multiple layers or over other colours.
Experiment using two glazes. Apply two layers of each glaze to create your own unique colours and effects. Outcomes will depend on: the number and the order of layers, the colours used, and the colour of the clay body. Allow time to experiment and encourage students to share their results. Note that effects will become visible after firing.
This method is suitable for either Earthenware or Stoneware glazes – but do not use them together. Apply glazes to bisque fired clay, allowing each layer to dry between applications. Once layering is complete, kiln fire.
Bubble Glazing
Bubble prints create wonderful patterns – but did you know you can also apply this fun and familiar technique to your clay projects?
In a plastic cup, combine Brush On Glaze (Earthenware or Stoneware) with water in 1:1 ratio, and add a dollop of dishwashing detergent – mix well. Using a clean straw, blow air continuously into the cup to create bubbles. Allow bubbles to overflow onto the clay surface. Do not over soak the clay (less is best). As the bubbles burst, the pattern will appear! Allow glaze to dry. This technique should be done on bisque fired clay.
Zart Art School Catalogue page: 213