CPT Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Hi! Just did a kiln opening this morning. I did a Cone 06 glaze firing. Some of my pieces turned out great; the other pieces, not so great. For one of my pieces, I used an underglaze black pencil for outlines, and it turned out too light. I'm thinking about using an underglaze pen instead over these areas and firing it again. The directions on the label say to fire the underglaze pen to 06. What do you all think? Are the outlined shapes too fuzzy, or do they need more definition? Should I refire at this temp again? Last time I did a refire at Cone 06, some of the underglaze flaked away and it looked terrible! Wondering if I should refire at Cone 05..... Any suggestions would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked pot Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I don't know anything about 06 firings but I think your piece looks great. It may not fit what you envisioned but to an unbiased observer, it looks wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I think the fuzzy lines go well with your design style, this fuzzy line is typical of underglaze pens. If you want a heavier more solid line you may have to use a black stain and a liner brush. Testing the black stain with your glaze will also give you a chance to practice using the liner brush, I mix some black stain in a black underglaze and then thin it down to the consistency I like to work with on majolica. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark McCombs Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I agree that the piece looks good. Can you post a pic of the whole piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 [quote Wondering if I should refire at Cone 05..... Any suggestions would be great. you do know that cone 05 is hotter than cone 06, right? piece looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterylover Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 [quote Wondering if I should refire at Cone 05..... Any suggestions would be great. you do know that cone 05 is hotter than cone 06, right? piece looks good I've read you can refire, if you fire at a lower cone. In this case, cone 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartsyArtsy Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I agree with most of the other posters. Your design has a free feel, and I would not like to see it with a very structured outline. I say leave it. Look at it tomorrow and I hope you like it then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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