Tag: pottery glazing tips
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Glaze Layering Made Simple: How to Layer Pottery Glazes for Beautiful Results
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Layering glazes can feel like guesswork at first, but there is a clear order that makes everything click. When you start with a stable base, build in a responsive middle layer, and finish with a controlled accent, your surfaces gain depth instead of turning muddy. In this post, I walk…
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How to Apply Lettering to Clay: Techniques, Underglaze Tips, and Clear Glaze Success
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Learn how to apply clean, crisp lettering to clay using stamping, carving, and underglaze techniques. Discover the best way to paint letters with underglaze, plus essential tips for choosing a clear glaze that won’t run. Perfect for beginners in our handbuilding workshops or Wednesday Open Studio at Potterings.
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10 Successful Glazing Tips Using Mid-Fire Glazes (Cone 5/6)
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Glazing is where your pottery transforms—adding color, depth, and personality. But for beginners, glazing can feel overwhelming. At Potterings, we help new handbuilders find their confidence, especially when it comes to mid-fire cone 5/6 glazes. We use several glazes from Mayco, Amaco, Seattle Pottery Supply, and Tacoma Clay Art Center.…