Thank You For Watching - Make Sure to Check out These Videos Next - 21 Beginner Clay Questions - ua-cam.com/video/k3nYxc_LbkY/v-deo.html and 21 Brush Glazing Tips - ua-cam.com/video/2OOWC_rgJNo/v-deo.html
I can't tell you how helpful your videos are, I am a beginner potter and sharing your knowledge in these videos is beyond valuable to me! Thank you SO MUCH!!
I have never commented on a UA-cam video, but you make me so happy I just had to comment! I love your radiant energy. The information you give is thorough and helpful! I can’t want to watch more
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment Jessica!! 😍 So glad It was helpful. In case you haven't seen it, I also have a clay questions video ua-cam.com/video/k3nYxc_LbkY/v-deo.html 😊
Thank you so much! I love all the considerate touches in your videos (temp conversion, time stamps, links). Your viewers sent great questions - things I didn’t know that I didn’t know! You’ve been very helpful in our journey and I hope you’re making lots of revenue.
Hello again, just wanted you to know I just placed a order in for glaze. I went to your website so you would receive credit. Thank You. Got tired of waiting to get set up with my used kiln. So taking my work to the pottery store. At least I can complete what people are wanting me to make. Hopefully I will be set up in a couple of months here at home.
Thank you, Tammy! 😍 Nice to hear from you. It's great to hear you are making things for others. That's a good idea until your kiln is ready. It sure will be great when you get to fire at home 😊
Thank you for you continued hard work on explaining things at a beginner level. When I started I knew I wanted to mix my own glazes. I also knew there would be a lot of trial and error. One of the reasons I have consistently gotten crawling is using either the odyssey clear (amazing glaze book) or Chun (also amazing glaze) with a recipe called Blue dawn. Funny thing is it does not do it unless I am impatient. If I do a fast dip and let dry... no problem. If I reach down and do a fast second coat I get crazing. I purposely did it on one cup (no I didn't I got impatient again lol) and said to myself well that was dumb and sure enough that cup crawls. I have one that I mix from John Britts book that crazed badly on my clay body. But when I have layered with other glazes in a certain way works out. Mixing your own glazes is not for the faint of heart. It does make the learning curve less if you have a recipe that others use on your exact clay and you find out how they applied and what their specific gravity was and....so if you think you will get consistent results right away on first load...it is probably not going to happen. Marie you have taught me so much and I appreciate you laying the groundwork for all of us to make our mistakes less.
Well, Kat That was just WONDERFUL😍 Thank you so much for sharing. I like John Britt too 😊 Like one of my teachers once said. In pottery slow is the way to go. Even in firing the pros know when to slow the rate of firing at different phases and have different combinations of programing their kilns. Beginners close the lid and cross their fingers 😀 So glad I can help. Keep making that beautiful pottery.
I love your videos. I have not ordered a thing yet. Life just gets in the way. But you will still be here when I am ready. I haven’t got a place for my kiln yet. Thank you for being so helpful. I would love having a teacher like you close by. You’re the best.
I also use gloves for two more reasons: to make the constant handwashing of doing ceramics less hard on my dry skin, and because I work for a ceramicist who occasionally does use old retro glazes with more dangerous materials in them requiring me to wear more protective gear (his work is all non-functional so these won't leech into food, and these types of glazes generally aren't commercially sold to the public anymore).
Hi From Saudi Arabia. 😍 That is wonderful. Glad to be helpful on your Pottery crafting journey. If you are not familiar with all my videos here is a link to over 90 of them that may help. ua-cam.com/users/PotteryCraftersvideos
Thank you SO MUCH for this and all of the videos you make. You are by far my favourite pottery UA-camr. I've recommended your videos to all of my classmates.
Thank you very much. That is a good suggestion. I place a hold on the kiln only when I glaze to help cure the glaze and even out the temperature in the kiln. These posts should help answer your bisque questions. potterycrafters.com/temperature-to-bisque-fire-pottery-clay/ potterycrafters.com/what-is-the-purpose-of-bisque-firing/ If you didn't see this video here is the link ua-cam.com/video/jtdtBExNpqY/v-deo.htmlsi=4Af6JcCUFUKIRoRg it's a good beginner kiln video. If you have any questions feel free to ask. 💖
Thank you, Elizabeth, Good question. Yes, you can, but only fire the glaze to the cone size on the label. For best results, I would do a test fire first because with any clay and glaze they have to get along. ( expand and contract together) I use high fire Amaco clay with glazes to cone 6 with no problem. 😊
That is a very good question 😊 When clay is in the greenware state it can be recycled. Once it is bisqued it turns into a ceramic material. I have a video on the 7 stages of clay that will be helpful, here is the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/-kKcQBrqc7U/v-deo.html
Great video! Could you please do a video on how to decorate with englobe? I don't know much about this technique but I've seen some very nice painted designs online. Thank you!
Thank you, Marti. 😊 Great suggestion! The technique requires a third firing at a much lower temperature Cone 018. you can either paint it on if you are good at drawing or buy stickers. it is pretty cool. I will put it on my list.😍
Great explanation!!! Could you explain the oxides please? I would like to use some to experiment and it would be great to have an idea of what to use, how, the simplest ones for beginners and how to fire them. Can pieces touch each other in the kiln if have oxides or they have to be separate like while glazing? Thanks again for the fantastic, calm and great way to explain the topics!
I'm actually doing Oxides and other Colorants with my potter friend and hope to do a video in the future. Yes, oxides are similar to underglazes as far as not touching in the kiln. but doesn't contain frit or clay. Oxides are minerals that produce beautiful colors. You can apply it to greenware at all stages and bisquware. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much for your answer! I will be waiting for that video and I know it will be fantastic. Is not much info (clear and simplified) about that and your video would help a lot of people. Thanks again!
Thanks Marie! I always learn something new from your videos! Love this detailed video! Questions for you: What is your preferred method for making glaze test tiles? Do you throw or hand-build your test tiles? OR do you not make test tiles and instead test glazes on a piece of pottery? And finally, If you test glazes on a piece of pottery, do you use a specific shape of pottery?
Thank you MaryJean 😍 Good question. I throw a big ring 12 inches across and about 3 inches high. Mistakes are also great to use for test firing. I make marks and have smooth test tiles to see how the glaze will lay or flow 😊
Sure Ashley, Shino Glazes have a more rustic look and the colors break when applied to a textured surface. They come in matte and glossy finishes. Whereas the Celadon glazes produce more of a translucent finish except for a few like obsidian and snow Celadons. They have a glossy finish. Here is the link for some matte Shinos to check out. geni.us/HMVT8 and a link to the celadon glazes for you to check out. geni.us/4Tpo1f3 😊
Hello! I love your videos. Is good to see them. I have a question, how do you reglaze your pottery? Can you do a video! Thank you very much for your help. :)
Thank you 😊 Glad they are helpful. I will put it on my list, thank you for the suggestion. I do have a reglazing post on my website. Here's the link for you potterycrafters.com/can-you-reglaze-pottery/ 😊
Your videos are wonderful and soothing as many have said. You might get more reach if you tag your videos ASMR or share them on ASMR-focused Facebook groups and sub Reddits.
@@PotteryCrafters Yes please, can you help me with a white slip recipe that fits the red clay body without crazing? I tried and it ended up like a plastic layer and separated from the surface! Thank you again ♥
I always use the same white clay and add mason stains with no problems. ua-cam.com/video/95KkiwlOOko/v-deo.html But since you are doing the opposite, try to find a white clay that is as similar as you can to your red clay with the same shrinkage rate and apply it as close to the wet stage as you can (before it gets leather hard) so the clays can dry together at the same rate. Plus tenting for the first few days helps a lot. I also have a plain slip white slip video if you need it ua-cam.com/video/F4vqiVm3CQM/v-deo.html Hope this helps. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you I will try applying it at the wet stage of the clay and gonna watch the video too. I'm Egyptian and the main clay here is the red one and white clay here is so weak that's why I trying a white slip. Thanks for your help 🌼🌷
You are most welcome. The good news is the low fire glazes have advanced a lot over the years and are more similar to mid fire glazes . For example: Because there is more flux added to the glaze it can flow at a lower temperature. So If you are looking for a drippy low fire glaze, look for the glazes that say things like flow or float. 😊
Hi, thank you for this video. I have a question, and unfortunately it was not there… if glaze can be wash with water and a sponge on bisque fired piece, why we have to wax them ? Can we just dip all the piece into the glaze and wash with a sponge the parts who need to be not glaze ? Thank you so much. Regards from France
That is a very good question. If you fire a high-fire clay to cone 5-6, it will not vitrify but will still be durable. If you fire a high-fire clay to cone 8, the high-fire clay will be less porous. If you fire a high-fire clay to cone 10, the clay will vitrify. If you fire a mid-fire clay to cone 6, it will vitrify. If you fire a mid-fire clay to cone 8-10, it will start melting.
Hi Zehra, that is a very good question. To paint, you would only need to bisque fire to make the clay strong enough to paint, or you can use air-dry clay. His article will help a lot potterycrafters.com/do-you-need-a-kiln-to-glaze-pottery/ 😊
Will you please share how to get straight lines when glazing the sides of a foot. I’m afraid to go down to the very bottom of the foot because of running. Thank you!!
Hi Deborah If a glaze says something like flow or floats I'm careful not apply the glaze thick on foot. You can apply thicker if it is a stable glaze. This video may help. Here is the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/UBwH85rjafY/v-deo.htmlsi=TzaeS8VoT0gsKtO7
I haven't used it yet. My friend uses it and loves it. I will ask her and get back to you. From the way, she talked it sounds like a very stable glaze. 😊
Do you mean cool glaze as a regular glaze? Have not heard the term cool glaze before other than saying the glaze is cool looking. Both materials contain different ingredients. Underglazes have a different composition than glazes. Underglazes contain materials with less silica and flux. They are used more for drawing types of decorating and will not seal the clay. While Glazes can seal the clay, can be stable and flow. (depending on the type of glaze) 😊
I have a question, can you fire a clay that is mid fire and you fire lets say at cone 5 to bisque. Can you then ise low fire underglazea and glazes to it anf ir that piece at cone 06. Or do they both have to be fired the same?
Good question Teresa 😍 Yes, You can low fire mid-fire clay. Bisque to cone 04 ( Shouldn't bisque fire higher than cone 04 because the pores start to close) Then glaze and fire to Cone 06. Always test fire your glaze on the clay to make sure they fit. (expand and contract together) 😊
Hi, thank you for this video. I still have a question… if glaze can be wash with water and a sponge on bisque fired piece, why we have to wax them ? Can we just dip all the piece into the glaze and wash with a sponge the parts who need to be not glaze ? Thank you so much. Regards from France
Hi Aimer. I think your country and language are most beautiful. Yes, you don't have to use wax resist on the bottoms. Wax resist is only used to make it much easier to remove the glaze. Also, if you are using a glaze that stains, you will most likely end up with the glaze stain on the bottom of your pottery. I have wasted more time trying to get all the glaze off the bottom than I did applying the wax resist. The choice is up to you. Try it out both ways and see which way works the best for you. 😊
Hello Marie! I have a question, how long can I keep my pottery pieces without firing? I’m getting a kiln, but it will be here until August 2021 😢 so, is it a good idea to start making some pieces and possible even underglaze? Or should I wait? Thank you so much for all your helpful information! 🥰🌺
Good question Eva.😊 You can start making things right away. Your pieces can stay in the greenware state for as long as you want. Even if it collects dust the dust will burn right off in the kiln. And yes you can go ahead and underglaze at the leather hard and bone dry stage of your greenware. You just have to be careful handling them because it is at its most fragile state. So happy for you. I'll bet you can't wait till august 😍
@Pottery Crafters I am in the same boat as Eva, I won’t have my kiln for about 18 weeks sadly, but I have my wheel and clay now. So if I throw some pots and let them sit for 18 weeks, is there any prep I should do when finally doing a bisque fire or store these vessels in a certain way? Does it matter the clay type? It’s Stoneware cone 6 I will be using. Thank you ever so much!
Yes, Annette. Go right ahead and start making things. 😍 You can let the clay sit for years, it doesn't matter. Even if the gets dust on it, it will burn right off in the kiln. Plus it guarantees your clay will be bone dry 😃
Thank you. Yes, the glaze has to fit the clay. if you are using low-fire clay, you should use low-fire glaze. This Video should help. If you have more questions feel free to ask. Here is the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/48HW9kQXL64/v-deo.html 👍😊
Good question. No, you don't if the underglaze is on the outside and you don't want a shiny look. You do need glaze on the inside to make it food safe or waterproof. 😊
Hello Mary! Great video!! How can I get a link of your video regarding: “how to glaztthe bottom part of your piece? Thanks s o much for helping me out 😃
I’m using low fire clay (05) with underglaze and clear glaze over the top. I’ve been waxing the foot and leaving that bear clay. (& even up a couple inches on some of the bowls)Today someone told me that makes it so my bowls,cups etc are not food safe as the dishwater will leach into the clay and crack the glaze?? Is this correct?
Great question Lynn. If your glaze says food-safe your bowl will be food-safe. Earthenware is more porous and can get compromised and crack the glaze over time. It is best to hand wash your low-fire pottery. 😊
Hi. Reading my underglaze instructions it says to fire at cone 06. In the left hand corner it says “Cone 6 Results” second line “Darkens” I’m confused. Thank you for your awesome videos!
Hi Marie another question can you ask your friend who work whit stroke and coat if i dipped my object in clear glaze can i apply stroke and coat on top of the clear glaze Thank you so much for your vidéo.
Thank you, Robert. My friend said Stroke and Coat is a glaze also and you should be able to apply it over clear glaze because the glaze is stable. She layers glaze with stroke and coat with good results. Just make sure the other glaze is stable so it doesn't run. 👍😊
I have several bisque pieces that have texture. Can you recommend some glazes that might do well with texture and not hide the texture under the glaze?
Good question. 😊 Here are a few good ones Smoky Merlot geni.us/w1QecVD Textured Turquoise geni.us/MdkGet Albany Slip Brown geni.us/TJUg3 Not sure how deep your textures are but You don't want to apply the glaze too thick or the glaze will cover your textures 😊
Thank you for your quick reply. I have just ordered the first two you recommended and will order the final one as well. While I have making pottery for over 12 years, after collecting for over 50 years, your videos have given me additional ideas and encouragement. My ceramic art is purely decorative, extremely thin walls, very delicate hand built. I find it almost impossible to throw as thin as I hand build. Thank you for making these videos.
That is impressive. Let me how it turns out. I'm glad I can help give you some cool creative ideas. The more you throw on the wheel better you will get and the thinner your walls will become😊
Thanks for being so helpful I have a question I know the video is kinda old but I’ll take my chance 😅 It’s about how I can choose the right glaze or underglaze that can go with the type of clay I have I mean if my clay is cone 4 do I also have to choose a glaze with the same cone ?
Glad to help. Good question. Underglazes are pretty flexible. I fire mine to cone 6 on a mid to high fire clay body with great success. If you fire it higher it will turn out darker. With glazes, if you have a cone 5- 6 glaze make sure your clay fires to cone 5-6. Just make sure you don't overfire the glaze or clay. Making test tiles and test firing is the best way to go. 😊👍
Hi Marie, thank you for your amazing work! Ive learned so much already! I have a question for you regarding firing different glazes (Cone 5 and Cone 06) Can I fire a mixture of different glazes (different cone temps such as 5, 06) ) on the same firing? If so, how!? What temps? thank you so much
That's great! Thank you Lindsay 😊 Very good question. You can mix the glazes but you can only fire them to cone 06 or the cone 06 glaze will melt onto your kiln shelf. I would suggest test firing to see how the cone 5 glaze turns out because it did not fire all the way to cone 5. 😊
HI. That's a good question. Clear is mainly shinny and you can see right through. Whereas transparent is see through also but can contain colors like celadon glazes. 😊
Yes, you can apply your underglaze to both greenware and bisqueware. I mainly apply underglaze to my bisqueware because it is not as fragile, and I don't have to keep it away from the rest of the greenware during the bisque fire. So if you do underglaze your greenware, make sure it doesn't touch other pottery in the bisque fire because the color will transfer over to any clay touching it. 😊
That is a very good question. 😊 You can not with the Mayco flux I use because the flux is made to melt the glaze at a certain temperature. There may be a flux that is designed to melt at a lower temperature. I have not seen one yet. Other than making your own.
Good question, Jennifer. Yes, you can. I know a few potters that do it successfully. But you can NOT glaze fire over 1050℃ Cone 04 or the glaze will melt off your clay. Cone 06 is best for low-fire earthenware glaze. Because there are so many different clay bodies, you should test fire first to make sure the clay and glaze will expand and contract together in the Kiln. 😊
My community ceramic place fire my pieces at cone 6 to bisque. Am I able to use the amaco celadon glazes on the bisque and fire at cone 6? I’m very confused.
Very good question.😊 I know it can be confusing. Did they bisque at cone 04 so you can glaze and fire to cone 6? If so you are fine. You should not bisque fire past cone 04 1945 degrees F or 1063 degrees C the clay will not be porus enough to glaze on. Most bisque fire is between cone 06 and 04. remember the 0 in front of the number. 0 in front of the number is low fire. after you bisque then you can glaze and fire to cone 6. 😍 Happy glazing
No worries 😍 Thanks for letting me know. Once they were able to melt the silica at a lower temperature they couldn't go anywhere after 1 so they added a zero and went 01, 02, and so on, making it a common mistake for potters to make 😀
i love your videos! they're so helpful, especially for home learners like me. just a few quick question, if i bought mid fire clay that fires best a cone 5, does that mean the underglaze and clear glaze that i'd have to put on afterwards has to be at cone 5 as well? also, do i have to bisque fire clay first and then apply underglaze? or can i just apply it onto my non-fired clay? if i were to underglaze some designs, would i have to fire it, and then apply a clear glaze, and then fire it again (so a total of 2 total fires), or can i just underglaze, wait for it to dry, apply clear glaze, and then just fire it once?
Glad they are helpful. Those are all good questions. For doing a single fire - this post will help a lot. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/bisque-and-glaze-fire-pottery-at-the-same-time/ Because underglaze contains frit you can apply it to both greenware and bisque ware. Yes if you have mid-fire clay (cone 5-6) you need to use mid-fire glaze (cone 5-6). You need your clay and glaze to expand and contract together and the glaze to melt at the proper temperature. Happy glazing 😊
Hi! Thank you for doing these videos, they are so informative and your kind voice is so soothing :) I keep hearing mixed things about crackle or crazed glazes being either food safe or not food safe. Some potters seem to swear by crackle glazes still being safe since the clay beneath is vitrified but then the other side of the debate says it should be sealed so not let bacteria get into the cracks. Then there’s some pottery techniques that specifically use crackle glazes for dinner ware items - it’s very confusing to know what is safe. Can you please help me understand? Thank you kindly
Thank you, Annette. 😍 Great question. As far as know and what I have been taught is that if dinnerware has crackles or crazing, you should think of it as unsafe for foods and drink. There is an easy way to find out. Put coffee in pottery and if it stains in the cracks it is not food safe. Because bacteria will form in the cracks. There are potters that will crackle the outside and have a smooth food safe inside, or just make it for decorative purposes.
I am just beginning. I have made some small figures and am having great difficulty glazing them. As soon as I put the glaze on, the bisqued figure sucks out the moisture from the glaze and it goes into a lump. I guess it would help to have a bigger brush? Or maybe the glaze needs to be thinner? Thank you very much :o)
Welcome to the world of pottery crafting 😊 Yes glaze does soak into bisque ware, that is normal, but it shouldn't clump. I would suggest thinning it out. let me know how it goes.
If you plan to use cone6 to glaze Can you bisque at 04 ,05, or 06? Does it matter?? Which clays are for cone 10 Can they still work at cone 6 Thank you in advance
I just noticed my reply to you did not go through. I have bisqued at 04 ,05, or 06 It does not matter. it is up to you. Cone 04 is recommended but cone 06 will absorb the glaze more into the pores of the bisque ware. The cone size will be the label. I use cone 10 but fire to cone 6. The clay does not vitrify.
Yes here are just a few for you to check out. Not sure what colors you are looking for 1 - Marigold - 10lb Dry link geni.us/AOJK 2 - Obsidian - 10lb Dry link geni.us/wYQ0f0 3 - Snow - 10lb Dry geni.us/kA2oca5 4 - Deep Firebrick - 25lb Dry geni.us/7I4k
I am making a bunch of plates and do not want anything shiny. I like matte finishes. How do you know the finish. Everything I saw today at Dick Blick looked shiny.
It will say matte, satin, or stain matte. Here are a few links you can check out - Stain Matte geni.us/ogXv and Shino Matte geni.us/HMVT8 😊 Happy glazing
I have had trouble with clear glaze also and found great success with this glaze, here is the link for you to check out geni.us/eKoT I used it in this video also here is the link if you want see the end result ua-cam.com/video/troAU7Dt5yQ/v-deo.html 😊
Good question Janet. It is the different minerals in the clay that turn another color once fired. Not all glazes run some are stable and some are made to run. They are called floating or flowing glazes. They have more flux in them.
Hi Marie ! I add a little bit wate in the glaz , then when i try to apply it on my totally dry cups , always got a lot of bubbles when the glaze is try , how can i solve this problem ? I mean how to make the bubbles away .
Good Question Alice. Not sure if you mix or shake your glaze. Not shaking helps, and you can be careful when mixing not to introduce air. If you are blending don't lift the blender out of the glaze. 😊 If you still see tiny bubbles on your glazed piece, I smooth them out with my finger. It's best to wear gloves when doing this. Hope this helps 😊
No, I have bisqued pottery that has sat for over a year with no problems. That makes no difference. 😊 Your pottery should be dry so the glaze can absorb into the pores of your bisque ware. 😊
Good question. Yes you can. 😊 For example: I layer spectrum pearl white on Amaco Glazes and Mayco glazes all the time with great results. Of course with pottery there are exceptions to many rules. Not all glazes get along. Even some of the same brand glazes.
Good question, yes I have a video applying underglaze on my bisqueware and glazing over with clear glaze. Here's the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/X4sGXmS1fyU/v-deo.html 😊
Very good question. This article will help with your decision. It goes through the pros and cons of a single fire. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/bisque-and-glaze-fire-pottery-at-the-same-time/ 😊
Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. There are many colored dipping glazes for you choose from. Here are just a few geni.us/4uqmCXh geni.us/AOJK
Very good question. 😊 This post will help. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/can-broken-pottery-be-repaired/ I have a sugar bowl that I cracked and repaired 2 times (in 2 different places) so far the repairs have held up. It was the first sugar bowl I ever made. It's actually in the post 😍 Unless you are talking about cracks in your glaze called crazing. If so here is a post that will help. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/what-is-crazing-in-ceramics-and-how-to-prevent-it/ 😊
Your comment just came through. I just received a bunch of them from a month ago. That's great to hear. I was just thinking about you a few days ago wondering if you were able to repair your dinnerware. 👍😊
Very good question. Fluxes like feldspar are added to the glazes make the silica and alumina melt at different temperatures. Mayo Flux is made to help cone 5-6 glazes flow. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters I'm a newbie. Like a total newbie. I want to start making clay sculptures, but I don't know how u glaze sculptures and whether I can do it from home. Do I just go ans buy a glaze from the store, add acrylic paint into it. Put in on the sculpture after I've baked it in oven and wait for it dry or do I put it in the oven again? And what temp is required for a Home oven?
Your comment just came through. I just received a bunch of them from a month ago. Welcome to the wonderful world of pottery crafting. If you are using air dry clay use acrylic paint and don't bake in oven. If you are use pottery clay glaze you have to use a kiln. Sorry about the delay
Very good question. The underglaze should turn out just fine. You can run into problems when it is over fired 😊 I have never had a problem with my underglazes when fired to cone 06 or 04
Good question. No, you don't, but the pottery won't be vitrified (waterproof- food safe) unless you choose a clay that vitrifies. Earthenware will not vitrify but if you want it to be food-safe you would have to glaze it. If you are making a decorative piece then it doesn't matter if you glaze it or not. 😊
That is a very important question. Unfortunately you would have to fire the glaze in the kin and you can't fire the cement in the kiln. You can however use acrylic paints. Here is the link for you geni.us/4ExvbxP 😊
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I love your videos! They're so clear & informative & your voice is so soothing!
Thank you so much Merissa. 😍 Pottery crafting is so much fun and there are so many different ways to create and decorate. Glad I can help. 😊
I can't tell you how helpful your videos are, I am a beginner potter and sharing your knowledge in these videos is beyond valuable to me! Thank you SO MUCH!!
Thank you very much. Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. And you are so welcome! 💖
Your answers are clear and concise. Leaving additional info to further explain is excellent to your viewers. Thanks.
Thank you for the feedback! I try my best to be thorough. 💖
I have never commented on a UA-cam video, but you make me so happy I just had to comment! I love your radiant energy. The information you give is thorough and helpful! I can’t want to watch more
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment Jessica!! 😍 So glad It was helpful. In case you haven't seen it, I also have a clay questions video ua-cam.com/video/k3nYxc_LbkY/v-deo.html 😊
Thank you so much! I love all the considerate touches in your videos (temp conversion, time stamps, links). Your viewers sent great questions - things I didn’t know that I didn’t know! You’ve been very helpful in our journey and I hope you’re making lots of revenue.
Thank you Nina. So glad it was helpful! 😊
This valuable information you share is very important for amateurs like me. Thousands of thanks, dear Marie.
You are so welcome Kiran 😍 Glad it was helpful! Thank you for all your support. Keep making that beautiful pottery 😊
Your videos are so helpful to me as a beginner! I have learned so much from watching these. Great confidence builder!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
I love the subtitles as well. My hearing is terrible, so it is a real help!
That is great. Glad it helps. 💖
Your videos are so helpful. I am just starting and you explain things simply. Thanks...I'll keep watching.
Awesome! Thank you!
Hello again, just wanted you to know I just placed a order in for glaze. I went to your website so you would receive credit. Thank You. Got tired of waiting to get set up with my used kiln. So taking my work to the pottery store. At least I can complete what people are wanting me to make. Hopefully I will be set up in a couple of months here at home.
Thank you, Tammy! 😍 Nice to hear from you. It's great to hear you are making things for others. That's a good idea until your kiln is ready. It sure will be great when you get to fire at home 😊
Very helpful, thanks! love the way you present
Glad it was helpful! 😍 Thank you so much 😊
Love the Videos. Your voice is very relaxing.
Glad you like them!😍
Thank you for you continued hard work on explaining things at a beginner level. When I started I knew I wanted to mix my own glazes. I also knew there would be a lot of trial and error. One of the reasons I have consistently gotten crawling is using either the odyssey clear (amazing glaze book) or Chun (also amazing glaze) with a recipe called Blue dawn. Funny thing is it does not do it unless I am impatient. If I do a fast dip and let dry... no problem. If I reach down and do a fast second coat I get crazing. I purposely did it on one cup (no I didn't I got impatient again lol) and said to myself well that was dumb and sure enough that cup crawls. I have one that I mix from John Britts book that crazed badly on my clay body. But when I have layered with other glazes in a certain way works out. Mixing your own glazes is not for the faint of heart. It does make the learning curve less if you have a recipe that others use on your exact clay and you find out how they applied and what their specific gravity was and....so if you think you will get consistent results right away on first load...it is probably not going to happen. Marie you have taught me so much and I appreciate you laying the groundwork for all of us to make our mistakes less.
Well, Kat That was just WONDERFUL😍 Thank you so much for sharing. I like John Britt too 😊 Like one of my teachers once said. In pottery slow is the way to go. Even in firing the pros know when to slow the rate of firing at different phases and have different combinations of programing their kilns. Beginners close the lid and cross their fingers 😀 So glad I can help. Keep making that beautiful pottery.
I love your videos. I have not ordered a thing yet. Life just gets in the way. But you will still be here when I am ready. I haven’t got a place for my kiln yet. Thank you for being so helpful. I would love having a teacher like you close by. You’re the best.
Thank you so much Tammy 😍 That's great 😊 It's smart to learn before you get started. Glad I can help.
Unintentional asmr. Love your voice.
Thank you so much Heidi. My friend does not make pottery, but tells me she watches the videos to hear my voice. 😊
thank you so much, learned so much
You're very welcome! 😍
Dang! No dislikes whatsoever. Love your videos!
Thank you. 😍 Potters are so wonderful, they just want to learn and I'm so happy to help in the process of pottery making.
I love your smooth voice. Excellent content
Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
This was just so soothing to watch i actually had to rewind at times as I zoned out a little lol.. loved watching this and so informative thank you ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Heather 😊
how clearly you explain and your voice meditated me
Thank you Müge, I'm glad I can help you learn more about Pottery 😊
Best of all.......THANKS
You are most welcome!
Nice Marie! If you let us know how to buy glazes cheaper, I would appreciate it.
I would love that too 😍 Buying Gallon, dry, or making your own is the best way to go.
One of the best videos I've seen so far about glazing! Thank you so much!
Thank you 😍 I appreciate that.
Appreciate your information in Celsius centigrade as this measurement is used in Europe. Informative video, thank you.
Thank you Denise 😊 Glad it was helpful!
I also use gloves for two more reasons: to make the constant handwashing of doing ceramics less hard on my dry skin, and because I work for a ceramicist who occasionally does use old retro glazes with more dangerous materials in them requiring me to wear more protective gear (his work is all non-functional so these won't leech into food, and these types of glazes generally aren't commercially sold to the public anymore).
That is very smart. Thank you so much for sharing 😊
Thank u for sharing all those info with us it's very clear and as a free pottery course so happy to found ur channel.
Big fan from Saudi Arabia 🤍🤍🇸🇦
Hi From Saudi Arabia. 😍 That is wonderful. Glad to be helpful on your Pottery crafting journey. If you are not familiar with all my videos here is a link to over 90 of them that may help. ua-cam.com/users/PotteryCraftersvideos
Your time stamps on this video superb. 💕👍🏾
Thank you Tanya! 🤗
I love your answers what a wonderful informative channel thank you
So nice of you. Thank you!
Thank you for this amazing video 10/10
You're very welcome Jana
Thank you very much
You are most welcome!
Thank you SO MUCH for this and all of the videos you make. You are by far my favourite pottery UA-camr. I've recommended your videos to all of my classmates.
Wow, thank you so much Daphne. If you have any video suggestions, feel free to let me know. 😊
I love your videos 💜❤️
Thank you Amanda 😍👍
Luv ur video. Can u make a video on bisque firing. I am a total beginner using the kiln. I don't understand the hold temperature.❤
Thank you very much. That is a good suggestion. I place a hold on the kiln only when I glaze to help cure the glaze and even out the temperature in the kiln. These posts should help answer your bisque questions.
potterycrafters.com/temperature-to-bisque-fire-pottery-clay/ potterycrafters.com/what-is-the-purpose-of-bisque-firing/ If you didn't see this video here is the link ua-cam.com/video/jtdtBExNpqY/v-deo.htmlsi=4Af6JcCUFUKIRoRg it's a good beginner kiln video. If you have any questions feel free to ask. 💖
Great videos!!! Thank you. Question... can you use Amaco glazes on Cone 10 Bee Mix clay?
Thank you, Elizabeth, Good question. Yes, you can, but only fire the glaze to the cone size on the label. For best results, I would do a test fire first because with any clay and glaze they have to get along. ( expand and contract together) I use high fire Amaco clay with glazes to cone 6 with no problem. 😊
Thank you!!!
Hi! This video is great! What is the difference between green ware and bisque ware? Thackeray you!
That is a very good question 😊 When clay is in the greenware state it can be recycled. Once it is bisqued it turns into a ceramic material. I have a video on the 7 stages of clay that will be helpful, here is the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/-kKcQBrqc7U/v-deo.html
wonderfully clear and encouraging.
Thank you Susan, that's wonderful. So glad it helped. 😍
Thanks for the great videos!So much information in such a clear way of speech!!
You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Great video! Could you please do a video on how to decorate with englobe? I don't know much about this technique but I've seen some very nice painted designs online. Thank you!
Thank you, Marti. 😊 Great suggestion! The technique requires a third firing at a much lower temperature Cone 018. you can either paint it on if you are good at drawing or buy stickers. it is pretty cool. I will put it on my list.😍
Great explanation!!! Could you explain the oxides please? I would like to use some to experiment and it would be great to have an idea of what to use, how, the simplest ones for beginners and how to fire them. Can pieces touch each other in the kiln if have oxides or they have to be separate like while glazing?
Thanks again for the fantastic, calm and great way to explain the topics!
I'm actually doing Oxides and other Colorants with my potter friend and hope to do a video in the future. Yes, oxides are similar to underglazes as far as not touching in the kiln. but doesn't contain frit or clay. Oxides are minerals that produce beautiful colors. You can apply it to greenware at all stages and bisquware. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much for your answer! I will be waiting for that video and I know it will be fantastic. Is not much info (clear and simplified) about that and your video would help a lot of people. Thanks again!
Thank you very much. I try to give as much detailed information as I can think of to help you on your great pottery making journey. 😍
Thanks Marie! I always learn something new from your videos! Love this detailed video! Questions for you: What is your preferred method for making glaze test tiles? Do you throw or hand-build your test tiles? OR do you not make test tiles and instead test glazes on a piece of pottery? And finally, If you test glazes on a piece of pottery, do you use a specific shape of pottery?
Thank you MaryJean 😍 Good question. I throw a big ring 12 inches across and about 3 inches high. Mistakes are also great to use for test firing. I make marks and have smooth test tiles to see how the glaze will lay or flow 😊
Hi! Could you please explain the difference between Shino and celadon glazes?
Sure Ashley, Shino Glazes have a more rustic look and the colors break when applied to a textured surface. They come in matte and glossy finishes. Whereas the Celadon glazes produce more of a translucent finish except for a few like obsidian and snow Celadons. They have a glossy finish. Here is the link for some matte Shinos to check out. geni.us/HMVT8 and a link to the celadon glazes for you to check out.
geni.us/4Tpo1f3 😊
Hello! I love your videos. Is good to see them. I have a question, how do you reglaze your pottery? Can you do a video! Thank you very much for your help. :)
Thank you 😊 Glad they are helpful. I will put it on my list, thank you for the suggestion. I do have a reglazing post on my website. Here's the link for you potterycrafters.com/can-you-reglaze-pottery/ 😊
Perfection. Thank you so much for the detail oriented videos. Very much enjoy it. ❤️🌎🙏🏻🌺☮️👌
Glad you like them! Thank you Erica 😊
Your videos are wonderful and soothing as many have said. You might get more reach if you tag your videos ASMR or share them on ASMR-focused Facebook groups and sub Reddits.
Glad you like them. Thanks for the tip Chris 😊
Thank you so much ♥
You're welcome Safy 😊 Let me know if there is anything I can help you with 😍
@@PotteryCrafters
Yes please, can you help me with a white slip recipe that fits the red clay body without crazing? I tried and it ended up like a plastic layer and separated from the surface! Thank you again ♥
I always use the same white clay and add mason stains with no problems. ua-cam.com/video/95KkiwlOOko/v-deo.html
But since you are doing the opposite, try to find a white clay that is as similar as you can to your red clay with the same shrinkage rate and apply it as close to the wet stage as you can (before it gets leather hard) so the clays can dry together at the same rate. Plus tenting for the first few days helps a lot. I also have a plain slip white slip video if you need it ua-cam.com/video/F4vqiVm3CQM/v-deo.html Hope this helps. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you I will try applying it at the wet stage of the clay and gonna watch the video too.
I'm Egyptian and the main clay here is the red one and white clay here is so weak that's why I trying a white slip.
Thanks for your help 🌼🌷
Thank you for the videos. Are so he LP ful. My question is how can I Get a similar results working in low temperature oven
You are most welcome. The good news is the low fire glazes have advanced a lot over the years and are more similar to mid fire glazes . For example: Because there is more flux added to the glaze it can flow at a lower temperature. So If you are looking for a drippy low fire glaze, look for the glazes that say things like flow or float. 😊
Hi, thank you for this video. I have a question, and unfortunately it was not there… if glaze can be wash with water and a sponge on bisque fired piece, why we have to wax them ? Can we just dip all the piece into the glaze and wash with a sponge the parts who need to be not glaze ? Thank you so much. Regards from France
Hi Marie, can you explain:
What will happen if a cone 5-6 glazed piece is fired at cone 8-10, and vice versa? Thank you
That is a very good question. If you fire a high-fire clay to cone 5-6, it will not vitrify but will still be durable. If you fire a high-fire clay to cone 8, the high-fire clay will be less porous. If you fire a high-fire clay to cone 10, the clay will vitrify. If you fire a mid-fire clay to cone 6, it will vitrify. If you fire a mid-fire clay to cone 8-10, it will start melting.
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you! What will happen to the cone 5-6 glaze when fired at cone 8-10, and vice versa?
Mam please share about low fired glaze
Sure 😊 This post will help more than what I can write in this comment. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/how-to-choose-pottery-glaze/ 👍
Hello. Need to know , do we have to first glaze the product then use acrylic paint to decorate then to use glossy varnish?
Hi Zehra, that is a very good question. To paint, you would only need to bisque fire to make the clay strong enough to paint, or you can use air-dry clay. His article will help a lot potterycrafters.com/do-you-need-a-kiln-to-glaze-pottery/ 😊
Will you please share how to get straight lines when glazing the sides of a foot. I’m afraid to go down to the very bottom of the foot because of running. Thank you!!
Hi Deborah If a glaze says something like flow or floats I'm careful not apply the glaze thick on foot. You can apply thicker if it is a stable glaze. This video may help. Here is the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/UBwH85rjafY/v-deo.htmlsi=TzaeS8VoT0gsKtO7
Hi Marie can you tell me about stroke and coat ??? its use for what application.
I haven't used it yet. My friend uses it and loves it. I will ask her and get back to you. From the way, she talked it sounds like a very stable glaze. 😊
You’re amazing
Thank you Eli 😀
What is diffrent under glaze and cool glaze?
Do you mean cool glaze as a regular glaze? Have not heard the term cool glaze before other than saying the glaze is cool looking. Both materials contain different ingredients. Underglazes have a different composition than glazes. Underglazes contain materials with less silica and flux. They are used more for drawing types of decorating and will not seal the clay. While Glazes can seal the clay, can be stable and flow. (depending on the type of glaze) 😊
I have a question, can you fire a clay that is mid fire and you fire lets say at cone 5 to bisque. Can you then ise low fire underglazea and glazes to it anf ir that piece at cone 06. Or do they both have to be fired the same?
Good question Teresa 😍 Yes, You can low fire mid-fire clay. Bisque to cone 04 ( Shouldn't bisque fire higher than cone 04 because the pores start to close) Then glaze and fire to Cone 06. Always test fire your glaze on the clay to make sure they fit. (expand and contract together) 😊
Hi, thank you for this video. I still have a question… if glaze can be wash with water and a sponge on bisque fired piece, why we have to wax them ? Can we just dip all the piece into the glaze and wash with a sponge the parts who need to be not glaze ? Thank you so much. Regards from France
Hi Aimer. I think your country and language are most beautiful. Yes, you don't have to use wax resist on the bottoms. Wax resist is only used to make it much easier to remove the glaze. Also, if you are using a glaze that stains, you will most likely end up with the glaze stain on the bottom of your pottery. I have wasted more time trying to get all the glaze off the bottom than I did applying the wax resist. The choice is up to you. Try it out both ways and see which way works the best for you. 😊
Hello Marie! I have a question, how long can I keep my pottery pieces without firing? I’m getting a kiln, but it will be here until August 2021 😢 so, is it a good idea to start making some pieces and possible even underglaze? Or should I wait? Thank you so much for all your helpful information! 🥰🌺
Good question Eva.😊 You can start making things right away. Your pieces can stay in the greenware state for as long as you want. Even if it collects dust the dust will burn right off in the kiln. And yes you can go ahead and underglaze at the leather hard and bone dry stage of your greenware. You just have to be careful handling them because it is at its most fragile state. So happy for you. I'll bet you can't wait till august 😍
@Pottery Crafters I am in the same boat as Eva, I won’t have my kiln for about 18 weeks sadly, but I have my wheel and clay now. So if I throw some pots and let them sit for 18 weeks, is there any prep I should do when finally doing a bisque fire or store these vessels in a certain way? Does it matter the clay type? It’s Stoneware cone 6 I will be using. Thank you ever so much!
Yes, Annette. Go right ahead and start making things. 😍 You can let the clay sit for years, it doesn't matter. Even if the gets dust on it, it will burn right off in the kiln. Plus it guarantees your clay will be bone dry 😃
Thank for your video . I'm new in ceramic I would like to ask if it's possible to draw forme using only glass
Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. I have heard you can. But I have not done that yet. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters thanks you
@@PotteryCrafters I saw that technic last time I was in Tunisia the grand majority of artisan use it I didn't find anything about it
Thank you for that information. I will look it up as soon as I get time. 😊
Thank you so much ❤❤but I have a question is the glaze for all kinds of clay? Or every clay have specific glaze?
Thank you. Yes, the glaze has to fit the clay. if you are using low-fire clay, you should use low-fire glaze. This Video should help. If you have more questions feel free to ask. Here is the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/48HW9kQXL64/v-deo.html 👍😊
Hi! Do you have to put a clear glaze over an under glaze?
Good question. No, you don't if the underglaze is on the outside and you don't want a shiny look. You do need glaze on the inside to make it food safe or waterproof. 😊
Hello Mary! Great video!! How can I get a link of your video regarding: “how to glaztthe bottom part of your piece?
Thanks s o much for helping me out 😃
Thank you Suzie 😍 It's actually one of my website posts. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/how-do-you-glaze-the-bottom-of-pottery/
Thank you for all the information, can I apply glaze in a air dry clay?
Good question 😊 Unfortunately No because you can't fire air dry clay in the kiln. But you can use sealant here's the link geni.us/ObIgAX
I’m using low fire clay (05) with underglaze and clear glaze over the top. I’ve been waxing the foot and leaving that bear clay. (& even up a couple inches on some of the bowls)Today someone told me that makes it so my bowls,cups etc are not food safe as the dishwater will leach into the clay and crack the glaze?? Is this correct?
Great question Lynn. If your glaze says food-safe your bowl will be food-safe. Earthenware is more porous and can get compromised and crack the glaze over time. It is best to hand wash your low-fire pottery. 😊
Hi. Reading my underglaze instructions it says to fire at cone 06. In the left hand corner it says “Cone 6 Results” second line “Darkens” I’m confused. Thank you for your awesome videos!
Yes you can fire to cone 6 and the underglaze will be darker but not that much . I fire my underglaze to cone 6 all the time. 😊
Hi Marie another question can you ask your friend who work whit stroke and coat if i dipped my object in clear glaze can i apply stroke and coat on top of the clear glaze Thank you so much for your vidéo.
Very good question Robert. Yes I will ask my friend and get back to you. 👍😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you Marie for yous dévoument. Its a word i french.
Thank you, Robert. My friend said Stroke and Coat is a glaze also and you should be able to apply it over clear glaze because the glaze is stable. She layers glaze with stroke and coat with good results. Just make sure the other glaze is stable so it doesn't run. 👍😊
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much Marie i do appréciate very much.
You're welcome Robert. Glad to help. 😊
I have several bisque pieces that have texture. Can you recommend some glazes that might do well with texture and not hide the texture under the glaze?
Good question. 😊 Here are a few good ones Smoky Merlot geni.us/w1QecVD Textured Turquoise geni.us/MdkGet Albany Slip Brown geni.us/TJUg3 Not sure how deep your textures are but You don't want to apply the glaze too thick or the glaze will cover your textures 😊
Thank you for your quick reply. I have just ordered the first two you recommended and will order the final one as well. While I have making pottery for over 12 years, after collecting for over 50 years, your videos have given me additional ideas and encouragement. My ceramic art is purely decorative, extremely thin walls, very delicate hand built. I find it almost impossible to throw as thin as I hand build. Thank you for making these videos.
That is impressive. Let me how it turns out. I'm glad I can help give you some cool creative ideas. The more you throw on the wheel better you will get and the thinner your walls will become😊
Thanks for being so helpful I have a question I know the video is kinda old but I’ll take my chance 😅
It’s about how I can choose the right glaze or underglaze that can go with the type of clay I have I mean if my clay is cone 4 do I also have to choose a glaze with the same cone ?
Glad to help. Good question. Underglazes are pretty flexible. I fire mine to cone 6 on a mid to high fire clay body with great success. If you fire it higher it will turn out darker.
With glazes, if you have a cone 5- 6 glaze make sure your clay fires to cone 5-6. Just make sure you don't overfire the glaze or clay. Making test tiles and test firing is the best way to go. 😊👍
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much 🥺❤️❤️
Hi Marie, thank you for your amazing work! Ive learned so much already! I have a question for you regarding firing different glazes (Cone 5 and Cone 06) Can I fire a mixture of different glazes (different cone temps such as 5, 06) ) on the same firing? If so, how!? What temps? thank you so much
That's great! Thank you Lindsay 😊 Very good question. You can mix the glazes but you can only fire them to cone 06 or the cone 06 glaze will melt onto your kiln shelf. I would suggest test firing to see how the cone 5 glaze turns out because it did not fire all the way to cone 5. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters okay I think I understand. Thank you so much for your quick reply. :) I'm looking forward to more videos!
Glad I can help 😊
Hi, please can you tell me whats the difference between Clear and Transparent Glaze?
Thank you 🙂
HI. That's a good question. Clear is mainly shinny and you can see right through. Whereas transparent is see through also but can contain colors like celadon glazes. 😊
What would make mother of pearl grayish
Good question. That can happen when you apply it too thick and the glaze color you are applying it to.
Thanks for this video ! Does underglaze need to be also food safe to use for dinnerware? Thanks!
You're welcome. Good question. As long as you apply clear glaze over it 😍
@@PotteryCrafters thanks !
When you undergze bisque ware do you apply a top glaze
Hi Janet . good question. No I bisque first to turn the clay into ceramic so it is porous and holds the glaze well.
I meant to say do you underglaze the bisqueware and add a top glaze over the underglaze and glost fire .
Yes, you can apply your underglaze to both greenware and bisqueware. I mainly apply underglaze to my bisqueware because it is not as fragile, and I don't have to keep it away from the rest of the greenware during the bisque fire. So if you do underglaze your greenware, make sure it doesn't touch other pottery in the bisque fire because the color will transfer over to any clay touching it. 😊
Please tell if there is a glaze for terracotta pots
Good question. Yes, you can use any low-fire glaze you want. Clear glaze is more popular with terra cotta pots Cone 06 😊
Can we use flux in low fire clay?
That is a very good question. 😊 You can not with the Mayco flux I use because the flux is made to melt the glaze at a certain temperature. There may be a flux that is designed to melt at a lower temperature. I have not seen one yet. Other than making your own.
I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! So informative and your voice is so calming :)
Oh thank you so much Danielle 😍
Can I use earthenware glaze on my mid fire clay. I am firing to 1210 centigrade, tks from Downunder
Good question, Jennifer. Yes, you can. I know a few potters that do it successfully. But you can NOT glaze fire over 1050℃ Cone 04 or the glaze will melt off your clay. Cone 06 is best for low-fire earthenware glaze. Because there are so many different clay bodies, you should test fire first to make sure the clay and glaze will expand and contract together in the Kiln. 😊
My community ceramic place fire my pieces at cone 6 to bisque. Am I able to use the amaco celadon glazes on the bisque and fire at cone 6? I’m very confused.
Very good question.😊 I know it can be confusing. Did they bisque at cone 04 so you can glaze and fire to cone 6? If so you are fine. You should not bisque fire past cone 04 1945 degrees F or 1063 degrees C the clay will not be porus enough to glaze on. Most bisque fire is between cone 06 and 04. remember the 0 in front of the number. 0 in front of the number is low fire. after you bisque then you can glaze and fire to cone 6. 😍 Happy glazing
@@PotteryCrafters I forgot the 0 in front of the 6 for bisque.
I’ve been using the Laguna Speckled Buff and bisque firming them at cone 06. Does the amaco celadon glazes work still?
No worries 😍 Thanks for letting me know.
Once they were able to melt the silica at a lower temperature they couldn't go anywhere after 1 so they added a zero and went 01, 02, and so on, making it a common mistake for potters to make 😀
That is a good question because the glaze label does say fire to cone 04. 😊 It should be fine. I have fired to cone 06 with no problems.
i love your videos! they're so helpful, especially for home learners like me. just a few quick question, if i bought mid fire clay that fires best a cone 5, does that mean the underglaze and clear glaze that i'd have to put on afterwards has to be at cone 5 as well? also, do i have to bisque fire clay first and then apply underglaze? or can i just apply it onto my non-fired clay? if i were to underglaze some designs, would i have to fire it, and then apply a clear glaze, and then fire it again (so a total of 2 total fires), or can i just underglaze, wait for it to dry, apply clear glaze, and then just fire it once?
Glad they are helpful. Those are all good questions. For doing a single fire - this post will help a lot. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/bisque-and-glaze-fire-pottery-at-the-same-time/ Because underglaze contains frit you can apply it to both greenware and bisque ware. Yes if you have mid-fire clay (cone 5-6) you need to use mid-fire glaze (cone 5-6). You need your clay and glaze to expand and contract together and the glaze to melt at the proper temperature. Happy glazing 😊
Hi! Thank you for doing these videos, they are so informative and your kind voice is so soothing :)
I keep hearing mixed things about crackle or crazed glazes being either food safe or not food safe. Some potters seem to swear by crackle glazes still being safe since the clay beneath is vitrified but then the other side of the debate says it should be sealed so not let bacteria get into the cracks. Then there’s some pottery techniques that specifically use crackle glazes for dinner ware items - it’s very confusing to know what is safe. Can you please help me understand? Thank you kindly
Thank you, Annette. 😍 Great question. As far as know and what I have been taught is that if dinnerware has crackles or crazing, you should think of it as unsafe for foods and drink. There is an easy way to find out. Put coffee in pottery and if it stains in the cracks it is not food safe. Because bacteria will form in the cracks. There are potters that will crackle the outside and have a smooth food safe inside, or just make it for decorative purposes.
@Pottery Crafters thank you so much :)
I am just beginning. I have made some small figures and am having great difficulty glazing them. As soon as I put the glaze on, the bisqued figure sucks out the moisture from the glaze and it goes into a lump. I guess it would help to have a bigger brush? Or maybe the glaze needs to be thinner? Thank you very much :o)
Welcome to the world of pottery crafting 😊 Yes glaze does soak into bisque ware, that is normal, but it shouldn't clump. I would suggest thinning it out. let me know how it goes.
If you plan to use cone6 to glaze
Can you bisque at 04 ,05, or 06?
Does it matter??
Which clays are for cone 10
Can they still work at cone 6
Thank you in advance
I just noticed my reply to you did not go through. I have bisqued at 04 ,05, or 06 It does not matter. it is up to you. Cone 04 is recommended but cone 06 will absorb the glaze more into the pores of the bisque ware. The cone size will be the label. I use cone 10 but fire to cone 6. The clay does not vitrify.
Hi Marie is there a glaze to mixing by my self easy to mix for dipping
I mean powder to mix
Yes here are just a few for you to check out. Not sure what colors you are looking for
1 - Marigold - 10lb Dry link geni.us/AOJK
2 - Obsidian - 10lb Dry link geni.us/wYQ0f0
3 - Snow - 10lb Dry geni.us/kA2oca5
4 - Deep Firebrick - 25lb Dry geni.us/7I4k
Hello..can i brush on the amaco low fire glaze A40 seafoam green on bisqueware?
Hi Meenu. Yes you can. It's best to bisque fire to Cone 04 and glaze fire to Cone 06. Sea form green is a beautiful color 😍
I am making a bunch of plates and do not want anything shiny. I like matte finishes. How do you know the finish. Everything I saw today at Dick Blick looked shiny.
It will say matte, satin, or stain matte. Here are a few links you can check out - Stain Matte geni.us/ogXv and Shino Matte geni.us/HMVT8 😊 Happy glazing
What is the best transparent glaze for my pottery cup? please tell i’m in trouble
I have had trouble with clear glaze also and found great success with this glaze, here is the link for you to check out geni.us/eKoT I used it in this video also here is the link if you want see the end result ua-cam.com/video/troAU7Dt5yQ/v-deo.html 😊
Why do glaze go dark and run in the gloss fire kiln
Good question Janet. It is the different minerals in the clay that turn another color once fired. Not all glazes run some are stable and some are made to run. They are called floating or flowing glazes. They have more flux in them.
Hi Marie ! I add a little bit wate in the glaz , then when i try to apply it on my totally dry cups , always got a lot of bubbles when the glaze is try , how can i solve this problem ?
I mean how to make the bubbles away .
Good Question Alice. Not sure if you mix or shake your glaze. Not shaking helps, and you can be careful when mixing not to introduce air. If you are blending don't lift the blender out of the glaze. 😊 If you still see tiny bubbles on your glazed piece, I smooth them out with my finger. It's best to wear gloves when doing this. Hope this helps 😊
Pottery Crafters Pottery Crafters Or it’s because my cups toooo dry ?cos i made it months ago , I didn’t make it wet before I apply the glaz .
No, I have bisqued pottery that has sat for over a year with no problems. That makes no difference. 😊 Your pottery should be dry so the glaze can absorb into the pores of your bisque ware. 😊
Pottery Crafters ok ：）Thanks for ur answer ！
You're welcome
Let me know how it goes 😊
Did you say you can layer different brands of glaze on a pot?
Good question. Yes you can. 😊 For example: I layer spectrum pearl white on Amaco Glazes and Mayco glazes all the time with great results. Of course with pottery there are exceptions to many rules. Not all glazes get along. Even some of the same brand glazes.
Can you glaze over your under glaze without firing between the applications?
Good question, yes I have a video applying underglaze on my bisqueware and glazing over with clear glaze. Here's the link for you. ua-cam.com/video/X4sGXmS1fyU/v-deo.html 😊
What happens if I apply glaze in my green ware- or straight in the clay and than firing.
Very good question. This article will help with your decision. It goes through the pros and cons of a single fire. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/bisque-and-glaze-fire-pottery-at-the-same-time/ 😊
How can I color the dipping glaze ? ( I’m a beginner and i see alot of potters have colored dipping glaze )
Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. There are many colored dipping glazes for you choose from. Here are just a few geni.us/4uqmCXh geni.us/AOJK
Can we repair cracks on a glazed dinnerware piece?
Very good question. 😊 This post will help. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/can-broken-pottery-be-repaired/ I have a sugar bowl that I cracked and repaired 2 times (in 2 different places) so far the repairs have held up. It was the first sugar bowl I ever made. It's actually in the post 😍 Unless you are talking about cracks in your glaze called crazing. If so here is a post that will help. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/what-is-crazing-in-ceramics-and-how-to-prevent-it/ 😊
Thank you for these very helpful links🥰
Your comment just came through. I just received a bunch of them from a month ago. That's great to hear. I was just thinking about you a few days ago wondering if you were able to repair your dinnerware. 👍😊
I can’t find the links on my i pad. Any suggestions?
Hi Sue, Did try clicking this? 👇 SHOW MORE SECTION 👇 Let me know if works or if there is a link you may be looking for. 😊
What is flux and firing temperature
Very good question. Fluxes like feldspar are added to the glazes make the silica and alumina melt at different temperatures. Mayo Flux is made to help cone 5-6 glazes flow. 😊
@@PotteryCrafters I'm a newbie. Like a total newbie. I want to start making clay sculptures, but I don't know how u glaze sculptures and whether I can do it from home. Do I just go ans buy a glaze from the store, add acrylic paint into it. Put in on the sculpture after I've baked it in oven and wait for it dry or do I put it in the oven again? And what temp is required for a Home oven?
Your comment just came through. I just received a bunch of them from a month ago. Welcome to the wonderful world of pottery crafting. If you are using air dry clay use acrylic paint and don't bake in oven. If you are use pottery clay glaze you have to use a kiln. Sorry about the delay
So what happened if i use an underglaze that should fire to04 and I fired it to 06 ?
Very good question. The underglaze should turn out just fine. You can run into problems when it is over fired 😊 I have never had a problem with my underglazes when fired to cone 06 or 04
@@PotteryCrafters thank you so much 💕 for answering me
Do you have to glaze all pieces? What happens if you don’t glaze?
Good question. No, you don't, but the pottery won't be vitrified (waterproof- food safe) unless you choose a clay that vitrifies. Earthenware will not vitrify but if you want it to be food-safe you would have to glaze it. If you are making a decorative piece then it doesn't matter if you glaze it or not. 😊
Can I use glaze on my concrete cement projects
That is a very important question. Unfortunately you would have to fire the glaze in the kin and you can't fire the cement in the kiln. You can however use acrylic paints. Here is the link for you geni.us/4ExvbxP 😊