Ceramico Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Hello everyone! Any advice for paint removal from a ceramic figurine?This are old pieces that I've bought second hand and intent to clean and glaze.Hope you can help.Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 what kind of paint? That is very important. Is there a place you can do do tests? Where are these figurines from? are they high fire porcelain? Can you remove any paint with wood scraper without damaging the surface? Can you post pictures? Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 There's a trick I know as a model railroader that may work.Try it experimentally to a small area of your piece first though. Automobile brake fluid. We use it to remove paint from boxcars and engines.....just let it soak for awhile is what I've found works by experience AND NO HARSH abrasion to remove the paint PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Hello everyone! Any advice for paint removal from a ceramic figurine?This are old pieces that I've bought second hand and intent to clean and glaze.Hope you can help.Thank you! Are you sure they are ceramic? I know someone who did this and the statuettes were made of plaster, and another made of ....... empty head...... some kind of translucent rock from Egypt..... Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceramico Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hello all,The pieces are likely a low fire clay slip.Almost certain the paint is water based. Thank you for your responses.Here's a pic of it.Kind Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewV Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Well, soaking in soapy water and gently rubbing might be a start. Rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush for the harder to reach spots. ...but really, I don't think this will work as intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 We have re-fired acrylic painted pieces, that we know for absolute certain are ceramic - usually where a class member has started to paint a slip-cast item and then left. It works well, and doesn't seem to have affected other items in the kiln. You could try firing it in a sagger to protect other items in the kiln. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakukuku Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 My painter/ceramic artist buddy told me some stuff called Citrosol takes off about anything. rakuku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceramico Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Thank you! Citrosol? There are several products under that name and different chemical grades. Which one and Where do you buy it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceramico Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 The piece was painted with water based.Hello Chilly,those re-fired pieces...did you apply glaze over the painted surface?Please let me know.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 i think chilly means that you should fire the piece in a kiln to burn off whatever is on it. then you can start again. whatever paint it might be will be burned off. Holland mold does make thousands of copies of these type figures in earthenware slip. they usually fire at cone 06. any hotter may melt the entire thing into a puddle like the warning posted in the ceramic store. it was a kiln bottom onto which 6 or 7 pieces similar to this had melted into a mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 i think chilly means that you should fire the piece in a kiln to burn off whatever is on it. then you can start again. whatever paint it might be will be burned off. Exactly, thanks Old Lady, you must have been awake later than I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceramico Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thank you.I wonder if cone 05 be ok to re-fire that piece... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thank you.I wonder if cone 05 be ok to re-fire that piece... Worth a try, dont forget to put a cookie or "scrap" bisque bowl under it......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradisegold Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Hiii Depends on what kind of paint and what kind of glaze. Most glazes are a form of glass. So long as the glaze is formulated properly, fired properly, and it fits the clay it is on chemicals shouldn't damage the glaze. Mechanical methods of paint removal could do considerable damage so don't use any type of abrasive like sandpaper or scrapers or scouring powder/pummice. Also, do not use heat. The rapid heating and cooling could cause the ceramic to break. Chemicals will be your best bet. Start by soaking the bottom edge of the pot in a shallow dish of water. If that has some effect soak the whole thing down and scrub with a soft brush (not a wire brush). If that doesn't soften or remove the paint try soaking the bottom edge in a shallow dish of rubbing alcohol and see if that softens the paint. If so it is likely latex. Talk to your local paint store about chemicals for removing latex paint. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Longer Member Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 i think chilly means that you should fire the piece in a kiln to burn off whatever is on it. then you can start again. whatever paint it might be will be burned off. Agreed. Smoke'um like peace pipe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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