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of the ceramic process—glazing!
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What you can expect in this Glazing course
In this course, I’ll walk you through the final step of the ceramic process—glazing! It’s time to add some color to your pieces 🙂 You’ll do this after your pieces have dried and been fired in the kiln. I’ll show you how to use regular glazes and apply multiple layers to get a beautiful finish. But glazing isn’t just about one color! You can experiment with layering different colored glazes on top of each other to create amazing color gradients. If you love painting or creating patterns, underglazes and engobes might be the perfect medium for you! I’ll explain how they work and show you all the cool things you can do with them. Let’s get glazing!
Before you get started
Before you get started with ceramics, I think it’s helpful to understand how the ceramic process works. The clay goes through different stages as it dries, and it needs to be fired in a kiln twice. In this video, I’ll walk you through each stage and explain what you can do at every step.
1. How to fire ceramics in a kiln
Before you can glaze your pieces you will have to fire them, the first fire is called a bisque fire. After glazing, your pieces will need to be fired again. I usually fire them at a stoneware temperature. In this first glazing lesson, I’ll show you how to load a kiln and explain the firing programs and temperatures that I use.
2. How to glaze with regular glazes
The simplest and most common way to glaze your piece is by applying a single, regular glaze and I definitely recommend starting with this! Choose a color you like, and in this video, I’ll show you how to apply it evenly and how to build up multiple coats for the best result.
3. How to use underglazes
One of my favorite things about ceramics is working with underglazes, it’s like painting on your ceramics! Once you’ve created your design, you can apply a clear glaze over it for a finished look. In this video, I’ll explain what underglaze is and show you how to create fun patterns on your pieces.
4. How to use engobes
Engobes are quite similar to underglazes, and you can use them in much the same way, but I still wanted to show them to you! In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to create a nice pattern with engobes and show you a fun alternative: using a sponge to apply glaze instead of a brush.
5. How to layer glazes: Amaco
I’ve shown you how to apply a single glaze to a piece, but there’s so much more you can do! By layering different glazes on top of each other, you can create amazing effects as they melt together in the kiln. In this video, I’ll show you two combinations using Amaco glazes that I love to work with.
6. Having fun with layering glazes: Botz PRO
To show you just how many different ways there are to layer glazes, I’ll share some fun experiments with Botz PRO glazes! I hope you enjoy it and see that glazing doesn’t have to be super serious, you can just have fun with it and let the kiln surprise you!
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