wellheck Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hi! I'm a newbie, only been playing in mud for a few years. I sadly have no formal training, I rely heavily on my clay suppliers and You Tube! I have a project I want to do for a friend that loves tie-dye. I intend to use the low fire Amaco glazes I have and a cone 6 stoneware body. I would appreciate any suggestions! I do have a small air brush machine, and was wondering if that would be better than brushing. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Try colouring the clay different colours and spiral them together till they half mix, or colour slip and paint over the clay. I think this would be easier and better than trying with glaze, colour the clay and pop a transparent over the top. Chris campbell does a lot of work with coloured clay so she would have some good input. I can't remember the name of the technique people use for necklaces but they build up a big sausage and slice it showing all the different layers. I imagine something like this but more tie dye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia UK Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Nerikomi is the technique for the pendant shown - uses coloured clays, layered together in a sausage, as described - try YouTube or Google for technique. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 What shape is your finished piece going to be? For a flat surface I would tie dye a cloth using underglaze colors, then simply lay it on the piece and use a roller to smooth the colors onto the surface. Fire low, apply clear glaze and re fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellheck Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I have done a bit of nerikomi, with moderate success. I was hoping for eye-popping colors, and have not found the additions to make them. Thank you all very much! Chris, I may just try your idea! Your work is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkolator Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 What shape is your finished piece going to be? For a flat surface I would tie dye a cloth using underglaze colors, then simply lay it on the piece and use a roller to smooth the colors onto the surface. Fire low, apply clear glaze and re fire. This. Use UG or raw stains/oxides for stronger color, and dye a piece of fabric. stick it on a moist clay object and the colors will transfer to a certain degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 try folding and dipping japanese paper into the stains or dyes /oxides, roll it onto the piece and leave there till after the bisque. Forgotten the name of the paper, thick stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Wellheck, if you do get it to work I would love to see the results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellheck Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Thank you. The marbled effect is nice, I have done a little of this technique, but it's not quite what I wanted. I'm going to try sponging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkolator Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 pics of the results? i may have to do some testing now - just tie dyed 5 shirts this weekend, so now i need some matching ceramics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 pics of the results? i may have to do some testing now - just tie dyed 5 shirts this weekend, so now i need some matching ceramics! SO that when you fall asleep at t he table no one notices?? How about coloured slip trailing and feathering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCelticRose Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've been dabbing on Duncan Concepts and firing to cone 4-6 in the glaze firing. It can also be done on bisque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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