Decorating
Colors are concentrated, opaque colors recommended for covering large
areas quickly, easily and smoothly. Results are equally effective
when the colors are used for detailed painting, sgraffito decoration,
water color effects, free brush painting, wax resists and mishima
decoration.
Colors may be brushed on greenware which is to be bisque
fired before applying a covering glaze, or on mature Cone 04 bisque, then
covering glaze applied and fired to maturity temperature of the clear
glaze. Color chips were overglazed with LG10 and fired to Cone
05.
For opaque coverage by brushing, the consistency of the color in
the jar is correct. White slip may be tinted by adding small amounts
of most colors to produce colored slip.
To color moist clay, cut
clay into very thin slices, pour color between slices, and wedge until
uniform color is achieved. Since the colors are approximately the
same tone before and after firing, the effectiveness of color combinations
and blending is observed as the painting progresses.
All are AP Non-Toxic in liquid form.
Recommended covering glazes are Amaco LG9, LG10
and HF9. Underglaze #25 will appear Green Turquoise under LG9 and
Blue Turquoise under LG10. Colored transparent glazes in the LG, F
and HF series may be selected for unusual effects.
Glazes with Zinc can cause discoloration of
underglazes. Use of Zinc-free covering glazes is recommended.
