The kiln firing changes the characteristics of the glaze in a most profound way.
Combining ceramic glazes.
If so read on because it s time to try layering some glazes.
Furthermore glazes are transformed by the fire and do not have the same surface or color before they are fired as after.
Coyote glazes and spectrum nova glazes are formulated the same whether purchased in liquid or dry form.
Wednesday we ll follow up with another method sherman hall ceramic arts daily method 1 the quickest way to get more colors is to make half and half mixes of your current glazes.
This example on the right is shino 042 over black 002.
A follow up video showing the results of combining ceramic glazes for new effects.
The best way to track these transformations is to fire glazes first on a test tile.
Combining 1 4 cup each of any two glazes will give you enough glaze to cover a test tile small plate or bowl.
Click the picture to see more combinations.
Unlike paint glazes must be fired.
If you are new to mixing your own glazes stick with using recipes from other potters.
Coyote has new photos showing layered cone 6 shino glazes.
Ceramic recipes abound including those for clay bodies glazes slips and so on.
When you purchase them in dry form they are formulated for dipping pouring or spraying.