Carrick Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Hi can anyone help me , I’ve recently fired to bisque a wall plaque of a mermaid head . I’ve underglazed her added hair and shells etc and would like to use a white crystal glaze for the face . Is there one I could buy or could I add a powdered one to ordinary eathenware clear glaze to get the effect I’m looking for . Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you . Susie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Before anyone can help. What cone are you firing to? Have you got ingredients for making glazes? What glazes do you have just now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta12 Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 One thought I had was Mother of Pearl luster. Not crystal but a sheen. I think most of the commercial glazes have a line of crystal or crystalline glazes? Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrick Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 The mother of pearl lustre sounds perfect . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Spectrum makes glaze crystals for 05 and 5 that can be added on top of wet clear glaze. They make white crystals.Might be something worth looking into. Most major commercial suppliers carry Spectrum glazes. One nice feature is that you can place the crystals where you want them, if you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrick Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Thanks all for great advise, I finally decided today to go ahead with what I had and clear glazed the shells long hair etc after washing them with an underglaze , then for the rest I used Deco suede matte Beach . My friend used it on a vase and it looks lovely . Hopefully the combination will be ok . Now it’s in the kiln and up to the kiln gods . The old saying !!!!!! You never quite know until you open . we had a fantastic new exhibition opening at our island art centre last Friday evening with many lovely pieces sold. Nothing to do with the Wine and great food though . keep potting and thanks again . Susie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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