Monthly Archives: March 2019

These are translucent underglazes that can be used on greenware, on bisque, or over other underglazes or matte glazes. They are more color concentrated than Concepts and will give you brighter colors. Majolica Majolica is a highly decorated ware reminiscent … Continue reading →

How to Paint The previous post talked about different types of underglazes. Cover coats were primarily designed to use on greenware. You need to paint on three even coats for full coverage, otherwise is will be uneven and streaky. Make … Continue reading →

Fired Products come in three types: underglazes, glazes, and overglazes. Underglazes are basically colored slip and also come in three types which we will talk about today. They are painted onto greenware or bisque and fired (first firing–usually to cone … Continue reading →

Faux Leather This technique is nice on books for a leather-like finish, on figures for a paper mache’ look, or on other pieces for a textured background. First basecoat the piece with stain. Then tear up tissues or tissue paper … Continue reading →

continued from yesterday Granite Stone This is a non-fired, textured paint that is thick. After stirring, you can apply it with a brush or palette knife. It leaves a rough texture on your piece. After dry buffing with a sponge … Continue reading →

Ceramic Paints are of two types: Fired and Non-fired.  We are Certified Duncan Teachers and use mainly Duncan products in our studio. Today’s post addresses the non-fired products. Non-fired paints These are acrylic stains that are applied to bisque and … Continue reading →