paprgrl421 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hello, I'm fairly new to ceramics and am learning quickly with the guidance of a really great teacher who encourages my creative side. I like to use underglaze on my bisque pieces to add more vibrant colors or if I want detailed decoration. My teacher and I have been experimenting with several different clear glazes both studio made and commercial but are finding that we can't quite get what we're looking for. We want a very glossy finish, but without any clouding. We fire to cone 5-6. Commercial glaze recommendations or recipes are great--thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Digital Fire has a clear that I just tired out. It came out super glossy and crystal clear. http://digitalfire.com/4sight/recipes/cone_6_ultraclear_glaze_for_porcelains_106.html Make sure you read the entire article it has a lot of tips and faults that talk about the glaze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Interesting to read their development, never really browsed the recipe part of digital fire. My reading for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 It looks like they actually updated the recipe here: http://digitalfire.com/4sight/recipes/transparent_ultra-clear_for_cone_6_porcelains_117.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paprgrl421 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Digital Fire has a clear that I just tired out. It came out super glossy and crystal clear. http://digitalfire.com/4sight/recipes/cone_6_ultraclear_glaze_for_porcelains_106.html Make sure you read the entire article it has a lot of tips and faults that talk about the glaze. Does this glaze work well on stoneware? I forgot to say we use a stoneware clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I don't know, each clay shrinks differently, as with anything important, test before applying it to a real treasure of a pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 If you have access to Plainsman clays, they sell it as premix. I just bought a 50 lb bag to save time on my "claycation". I'll let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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