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Overglaze is usually applied as accent color on top of already fired pieces.  It is fired at very low temperatures (cone 016-018 for example).  More application tips

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Overglazes

Lustres & Metallics Luster colors are applied to a fired glaze surface.  They create iridescent "overtints" of color with various degrees of translucency.  The darkest colors become quote opaque with an almost "metallic" surface.  Apply over a clear or white glaze to achieve a specific luster color, or experiment over colored glazes for exciting new color variations.  Beautifully reflective, truly metallic finishes in Gold, Silver and Copper add an elegance to all types of ceramic work.  
Amaco Semi-Moist Overglaze Decorating Pan Sets

#508 and 509

Semi-Moist Overglaze decorating colors are a permanent ceramic decoration for glazed pottery and metal enameled pieces.  Tiles, sculpture, costume jewelry and commemorative plates are only a few of the many items suitable for brilliant overglaze decoration.  The water soluble colors may be intermixed to obtain many colors, shades and tints.  A brush dipped in water lifts the intense, semi-moist color from the pan for application on glazed pottery or fired metal enamel surfaces.  There is no waste.  Colors dry quickly and are practically the same tone before and after firing.  Fire to Cone 018 (on top of already glazed ware).  Do not use on dinnerware surfaces unless it is pre-tested for lead release.  
Duncan Lustre & Metallic Overglaze  Lustres are translucent products that gives underlying colors the iridescent look of mother-of-pearl.  It will assume a sheen similar to that of the underlying glaze (for example, if the underlying glaze is satin, the overglaze will be also.)  Metallics are actual precious metals which, when fired, yield different shades ranging from yellow gold to white gold.  They are primarily accent products applied over a fired glaze and then kiln fired at a relatively low temperature.  Wipe surfaces with rubbing alcohol prior to application (except when applying over a crackle glaze.)  Metallic overglazes will assume a sheen similar to that of the underlying glaze (for example, if the underlying glaze is satin, the overglaze will be also.)
Amaco Oil Based Overglaze

OB
    

 

OB-Series Versa Color are ceramic overglaze decorating colors, finely ground in an oil base.  Although developed especially for silk screen printing on glazed tiles, they are a versatile medium for all glazed pottery, sculpture, china painting and fired metal enamel surfaces.  They are excellent for making decals.  Most colors may be intermixed for additional variety.  Flame, Red, Orange and Yellow may be mixed together but not with the rest of the series.  The consistency makes them best suited for silk screen printing, however, they can also be used for stencil and free brush methods when thinned with turpentine.  When fired to Cone 018-016 (on top of already glazed ware), they are semi-opaque with a brilliant sheen.  When applied over matte glazes or on vitrified bisque, they have a matte texture.  Do not use on dinnerware surfaces.  
Amaco Water Based, Lead Free Overglaze

WB

 

 

WB-Series Versa Color is a lead free series of 16 colors in a convenient water base for application onto lead free glazes.  These easy-to-use, economical overglazes have a consistency suitable for silk screen printing, stencil, and free brush decorating methods, as well as china painting.  Colors may be thinned with water.  They do not have the unpleasant odor of volatile solvents, and brushes may be cleaned with water.  Color blending is easy; most colors can be intermixed in all proportions for additional variety, with the following exceptions:  The four gold containing colors 54 Pink, 56 Red, 52 Lilac, 58 Purple, are fully intermixable in all proportions between themselves.  Mixing which incorporates other basic colors should be done with the maximum proportion of gold containing colors in the mix, in order to maintain the stability of the fired color.  Fired to Cone 018-015 (usually on top of already glazed ware), they are semi-opaque with a brilliant sheen.  When applied over matt glazes or on vitrified bisque, they have a matte finish.  Do not use Water Based Overglaze for decals, use only Oil Based. 
Amaco Water Based, Lead Free Opalescent Overglaze

 

These eight intermixable colors provide a new aspect of lustrous finishes, compared with the pure gloss surface of the other Versa Color overglazes.  They are opaque and the opalescent lustre appears three dimensional and seems to come from the depth of the decorated object.  The WB Opalescent colors are intermixable with each other to produce a wider range of shades.  They should not, however, be mixed with non -opalescent Versa Color or any other overglaze.  Do not use on dinnerware surfaces.  
Amaco Glass and Metal Enameling Colors When applied on glassware and fired metal enamel surfaces, these result in colorful decuration that is permanent and washable.  

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