LeeU Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Quick question---for single fire, cone 5-6, standard white clay body---if I used Manganese Wash "as is" all over on this piece, would it accentuate the texture/outlines, like for the pig, or should it be applied over-- or under--a clear or ivory glaze OR would I be better off not using it and doing something else???? I haven't used the managese before but am willing to take a calculated risk. Thanks-the piece has to go into my next kiln load regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Lovely! Scared for you because your piece looks totally dry. Any wash may induce crackinģ imo. If could be dampened gently, then a wash application and careful wipe off raised areas would be the way I'd go. 3parts mang dioxide to 1 part black copper oxide could give a bronze effect at that cone, just saying. Because no glaze , the iron or mn. Will not " dilute" in colour Not a food container or server Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 14 hours ago, LeeU said: if I used Manganese Wash Is this the commercial Amaco Wash you are using? If it is I would try brushing it on the wiping it back with a damp sponge to remain in the recesses then apply a glaze over top. I think leaving it without wiping it back would be too intense. Whatever glaze you use will dilute the intensity of the Amaco Wash. Rae Reich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 Thanks Min & Babs--I'll lightly dampen, use the wash, wipe it back (yes/Amaco) & do a thin clear over it. It's a catchall tray for a friend's BD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, LeeU said: Thanks Min & Babs--I'll lightly dampen, use the wash, wipe it back (yes/Amaco) & do a thin clear over it. It's a catchall tray for a friend's BD. Dampen every surface, lessen risk of cracking. Read of sone one who dunks pot in bucket of water then puts in damp box with wet sponge in tgere too for a couple of days.... not tried by me but tempted when my wheel work gets a bit dry to turn, usually I turn to chattering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted Tuesday at 12:18 AM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 12:18 AM Here's the little tray. I chickend out & didn't do much w/the manganese-I did wipe on then off, but very lightly & used it for the outlining. I'm happy-he's cute! Hulk, Min, Babs and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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