Fall Wreath – Acrylics non-fire: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 4 Feb 2018 About: Suitable Bisque item fired to cone 03-05 – Shown: Scioto Fall Wreath Selected stains to included (browns, reds, oranges, yellows, greens, black, white, purple) Assorted flat stiff white bristled brushes Water Sponge Palette Matte Spray Fixative Gloss brush-on sealer […]
Assorted 2″ tiles or color chips greenware Assorted paints Suitable brushes Paper color charts are the pits! No other way to say it. When trying to match up or choose what colors to use from companies??? paper charts, it is almost always a disappointment. It???s not really their fault, but the printer inks just don???t […]
A Mold Slip A kid My grandson, who is now 14 (less 3 months), has decided he wants to learn how to do ceramics. Now mind you, growing up with a grandmother who has played in the ‘mud’ for 50 plus years, he has had ample exposure to the world of ceramics. He was about […]
WHAT IS A SHOW? A ‘show’ is anytime or any place where people get together to ‘show’ or compete for recognition, ribbons or prizes based upon their skill and mastery of ceramics. This can be a local community event, club events, fairs, ceramic trade shows, dealer events, etc. Individuals compete in separate categories and skill […]
So many kinds of brushes and manufacturers. Which one is right for you? How can you extend their usefulness? A ceramist’s brush is their best friend. With proper care they will serve you well. This guide will give you some hints as to how to care for them and increase their service life. A brush […]
Regal Purple Holly Tree – non-fire acrylic stains: Submitted by: Lori Phelps | Date Added: 29 Dec 2017 About: Suitable cone 04 Bisque- Shown is Nowell’s Holly Slim Tree (click on photo top right) Duncan OS476 Black OS453 Grape PL229 Regency Purple (or sub with a purple pearl) Golden Pearl or pearl white Gold Mayco […]
Lakeland Upright dragon in bisque (or your choice) Assorted soft bristle brushes for glazes (Incl 10/0 liner, luster brush, gold brush) Assorted stiff bristle brushes for acrylic stains Plum Beautiful crystal glaze** Ceramichrome Iris Ice glaze** Ceramichrome Raspberry Ice glaze** Ceramichrome Oyster Gray Ice** Black glaze Clear brushing glaze Duncan Royal Danish glaze IN1679 Lavender […]
Bisque Eagle Cross (Click on photo to enlarge it) S-18 Brown S-23 Mediterranean S-22 Magenta C 104 Base coat S-4 Jade S-40 Sage S-10 White S-16 Purple S-11 Yellow S-17 Blue S-19 Black S-21 Mustard 9 Shader brushes (#6 – #2) 3 Shader Brush Mini Shader & Detailer Spray Gloss Sealer Paper Towels Antiquing Solution […]
Currently listing 183 articles in 15 categories! You need flash installed to view this header! Garden Snail – non-fire Acrylics: Colors used- non-fire acrylic stains Apple Barrel **(Walmart): China Blue Lavender Sachet Burnt Umber Antique White Snow White Americana**( Michael’s): Camel Honey Brown Other Supplies: Assorted white stiff bristle brushes Soft, lint-free cloth for antiquing […]
I have noticed a lot of debate of late (online) regarding the use of ceramic utility ware. There is a lot of question and misinformation circulating which I would like to help clarify. Most often bake ware has been monopolized by potters who use a high fire clay to produce ware which is ideal for […]
Dragon – Purple Glazes and Gold: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 16 Aug 2017 About: Lakeland Upright dragon in bisque (or your choice) Assorted soft bristle brushes for glazes (Incl 10/0 liner, luster brush, gold brush) Assorted stiff bristle brushes for acrylic stains Plum Beautiful crystal glaze** Ceramichrome Iris Ice glaze** Ceramichrome Raspberry […]
OOPS #3 – More Ways to Work with Disasters: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 5 Feb 2018 About: Fired Glaze item that turned out bad Face it. The most difficult pieces to refurbish are glazed. More Details: This is the second in a series on things to do when you make mistakes that […]
Majestic Eagle – non-fire Translucents: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 4 Feb 2018 About: Suitable greenware (Mold shown by Byron) cleaning tools Assortment of stiff bristled, flat brushes Small detail brush Oil Base Translucent Stains (Fashion Hues or Duncan Walnut, Duncan,Fash’nhues or Ceramichrome green, orange yellow) Opaque Stain – (Duncan Goldenrod, black, white, […]
Making Your Own Color Chips: Submitted by: Majik Merlin | Date Added: 6 Feb 2018 About: Assorted 2″ tiles or color chips greenware Assorted paints Suitable brushes More Details: Paper color charts are the pits! No other way to say it. When trying to match up or choose what colors to use from companies??? paper […]
