Jelly baby Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hello.. I am very new to all this so I will appreciate any advice! Ok, I have spattered glaze on cone 6 porcelain and fired, but neglected to put any kind of clear glaze on to fill in the bare spots. Will I be able to apply satin clear overtop and fire again? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 We would need more information before we could give you a good answer. What glaze is already fired? Also, I would worry about the satin glaze dulling the existing glaze where they overlap. An image or two would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaria Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 You'd have a difficult time getting the clear glaze to stick to the cone 6-fired clay and the other glaze you want to overcoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 If you could try one piece to save wasting your time, heat your pot, apply thickened glaze. Some people spray starch or sugar solution to the pot to help adhesion, or gum to the glaze. If you want a CLEAR satin, you may well this.Think there were some posts re. this in this forum, search and you may find lots of ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Yes, but it will be a crap shoot with unknown certainty. If your clay body was a cone 6 clay, it will likely be vitrified, making it difficult for the water in glaze to soak in and eventually evaporate. As suggested, you can heat the pot, then dip in glaze to get a glaze coat. If your clay body was a cone 6 to 10, the clay is less vitrified and it will not be as difficult to get a glaze covering -- note: less difficult. Reglazed wares seldom look the way you want/expect. Might be better to chalk this up to experience and start with a fresh pot. You could apply a coat of bowling pin wax or similar wax to the outside of the current pots and use them for decoration/planters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndham Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Good time to evaluate your time and energy. Is it better to try and salvage or to learn what not to do and go on to making more pieces? Your call, but the next pieces you make will likely be even better. Wyndham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelly baby Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thank you for all the advice, I think I'll just leave it as is and use this as a learning experience. And thanks for the advice on the bowling pin wax, never heard of doing anything like that, so I will definitely look into it! Thank you all again and best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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