HBLB229 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I have never really learned how to use washes. I take classes at a community college and I've seen some cool stuff come out of the kiln. When i asked how they got that effect, they said they brush on the oxide, then wipe it so it only stays in the texture. I have tried this several times on my pieces and can't seem to get it to stay in the texture. It all washes away when I wipe it. Is my texture not deep enough? Iron not thick enough? Wrong wiping tool (we just have sponges)? Too much water? Tried google but didn't find much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Two videos Try varying how long you leave the oxide wash before wiping it off, and what you use to do the wiping. Both of these can influence how much you remove, and the contrast between high and low areas. Regards, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Throws Pots Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi HBLB, I have the same advice as the folks at the college, but with a couple additions. -Brush or sponge it on thick. Don't cake it on, but apply liberally. -Let it sit for a few. Allow the bisque time to absorb the water in your wash and for the iron to begin staining your piece. -Wipe the wash away with a sponge, but make sure not to remove all the oxide. If you want the oxide to show up in the texture, make sure to leave some of it in the texture. Start with a clean sponge. Wring it out as much as possible... I've had the best luck using a sponge that is just the slightest bit damp. Rinse, wring, wipe, repeat as needed. Good luck and post results! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Mix the wash. dab it on with a sponge, wipe it off with a damp sponge . don't wash it off. Works best with heavy texture. Pretty much what they said. marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBLB229 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyAmores Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I've had better luck using a slightly damp paper towel rather than a sponge; the sponge takes off more oxide at a time and dampens the entire surface too much. I make very small pieces though so it may not be practical for larger areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I often just use a damp sponge as others have said. However, if I intend to have greater contrast, I will hit some of the higher areas with sandpaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Throws Pots Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Good tip, Pres. I'll try this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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