Carolsan on wed 28 nov 01
I am introducing a girl scout troop to slab, coil, pinch and wheel and plan
to use low fire clay. Would someone refresh my memory about the steps of
finishing as in maiolica? I have made the base glaze and mixed the Mason
stains. Now my questions are 1)do you apply glaze to bisque or greenware; 2)
do you need a clear glaze on top of base + stains. I do not have a recipe
for maiolica clear glaze if that is needed. While I'm on the subject, what
book do some of you recommended that covers Maiolica instruction primarily?
TIA for any help.
Carolsan
Susie Mathews on thu 29 nov 01
Carolsan,
The glaze goes on bisqueware and you do not need a
clear glaze on top of the Mason stains. My good
friend is a maiolica fan, I will ask him for book
recommendations and get back to you.
Susie
--- Carolsan wrote:
> I am introducing a girl scout troop to slab, coil,
> pinch and wheel and plan
> to use low fire clay. Would someone refresh my
> memory about the steps of
> finishing as in maiolica? I have made the base
> glaze and mixed the Mason
> stains. Now my questions are 1)do you apply glaze to
> bisque or greenware; 2)
> do you need a clear glaze on top of base + stains.
> I do not have a recipe
> for maiolica clear glaze if that is needed. While
> I'm on the subject, what
> book do some of you recommended that covers Maiolica
> instruction primarily?
> TIA for any help.
>
> Carolsan
>
>
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Marcia Selsor on thu 29 nov 01
>
Carolsan,
I'd recommend two books...
The New Majolica -Osterman
and Tin-glazed Earthenware-
can't remember the exact authors at the moment
The biggest trick is
wash the bisque with a dilluted vinegar water. Make sure all the imperfections on
the surface have been sanded, then wash. Then apply the glaze. Smooth out any
bubbles.
Dry. Spray with diluted starchy water or hair spray. The paint the surface with
the "overglaze decorating colors" you have mixed . Let that dry and fire.
Marcia Selsor
> While
> > I'm on the subject, what
> > book do some of you recommended that covers Maiolica
> > instruction primarily?
> > TIA for any help.
> >
> > Carolsan
> >
> >
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Paige Furr on thu 29 nov 01
Carolsan,
Apply the base glaze to bisque as you would any normal glaze. Be sure to
let it dry overnight and apply the mason stain mixes the following day.
Remember that one coat is transluscent, two coats medium and three coats
will be opaque. I use between 2 and 15 percent mason stain (depending on
strength) to 100 g frit. Epsom salts can help prevent settling. If you
want a liner, use half and half stain (black) and frit. Use this in small
amounts as it doesn't melt out the same and is very strong. Try not to over
saturate the base glaze when brushing as this will cause pin holes. No clear
glaze is needed... Have fun! :)
From Paige in dallas...
P.S. there is a good book out there but I can't remember the name.
>From: Carolsan
>Reply-To: Ceramic Arts Discussion List
>To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
>Subject: Maiolica help needed.
>Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 14:57:55 -0500
>
>I am introducing a girl scout troop to slab, coil, pinch and wheel and plan
>to use low fire clay. Would someone refresh my memory about the steps of
>finishing as in maiolica? I have made the base glaze and mixed the Mason
>stains. Now my questions are 1)do you apply glaze to bisque or greenware;
>2)
>do you need a clear glaze on top of base + stains. I do not have a recipe
>for maiolica clear glaze if that is needed. While I'm on the subject, what
>book do some of you recommended that covers Maiolica instruction primarily?
>TIA for any help.
>
>Carolsan
>
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