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Is A Tie-Dye Effect Possible?


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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

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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.

 

black-silver-polymer-clay-pendant-neckla

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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.

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  • 1 month later...

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?? :D

How about coloured slip trailing and feathering?

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