Judef145 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Hi. I'm new to this forum so I've probably repeated my question having asked it in the wrong place!!! If I apply red iron oxide to an already fired earthenware or stoneware piece do I need to apply a sealant to make it permanent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 You have to seal it, it will wash off or stain your hands when you touch it. Even refired you can have some stain rub off if you don't have some flux in the stain. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 jude, what is it you are trying to achieve with the red iron oxide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judef145 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 I have a pot that has been fired twice. I would like to use red iron oxide to emphasise the textures and designs, but I believe if it applied to m fired pieces it won’t adhere. Rather than have it fired for a third time I wondered if there is a way to seal it once applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 What are you going to use the pot for? If it is going to be a decorative piece, you could probably spray it with a couple of coats of a clear acrylic. Functional...fuggetaboutit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judef145 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Thanks everyone. This piece is purely decorative so will try spraying it. Lesson learnt! Definitely will oxide after bisque firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Could spray with a paint...wipe off the "tops " of carving and then seal so the deeper areas are accented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judef145 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Thank you. Definitely given me something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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