Natania Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have noticed a bit of a trend of glazing white clay functional pieces on the inside only. I like the look, but won't the outsides of the pieces (which remain unglazed when finished) become dirty and grubby-looking after a few months of use? Am I missing something? Doesn't this draw-back significantly impede its functionality in terms of aesthetics? What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I would have to agree. Theoretically if the bare body is vitrified it should resist absorption...but the rough surface would tend to resist cleansing , IMO. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trina Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I agree as well, but I think some people go for that patina. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudslinger Ceramics Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hi I have adopted that trend for only my porcelain Cone 6 or higher where I know the body has vitrified, I wet polish the outside of ware with silicon carbide papers because I love the smooth eggshell finish of a polished piece. Yes it can still get grubby after a very long time but I use a green scrubby pad with a fine pumice powder cleansing liquid (I don't know US proprietry brands) and it cleans them up nicely. I glaze inside and out for earthenware and stoneware bodies.. Irene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffCenter Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I don't think it is a trend. Sometimes a piece needs a glaze, sometimes it doesn't. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglou13 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I didn't realize it was a trend either. I have made many a yunomi, guinomi, with only inside and lip glazed , and even more with outside only partially glazed. The contrast of unglazed clay, with glazed clay is pleasing visually, but rewards greater in tactile perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Puckett Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have heard lipstick can cause permanent stains, something to consider in making cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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