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Bisque:
A white canvas for you to create a one
of a kind master piece;
Just what is Bisque?
Steps in the process:
- Clay elements, from the
Earth, which are mixed with water form a liquid clay, called slip.
- This is then poured
into a plaster mold. The plaster absorbs the excess water,
depositing clay onto the walls of the mold.
- Excess slip is drained
from the mold, leaving a clay shell (or Greenware) that has formed
within.
- The clay is allowed to
set until the casted piece is hard enough to be remove.
- The mold is then
opened, separating the halves, revealing a clay shell within.
- Parts are now attached,
pitcher handle, arms, etc. The piece is then allowed to dry.
- Seam lines are now
removed and any imperfections are cleaned.
- Greenware is then fired
to remove moisture and mature the clay into a hard, durable ceramic
object.
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The FIRING process:
- The firing is done in
an oven that is called a "kiln" with temperatures ranging from 1830F
to 2350F.
- A slow firing is
needed, about 8 hours for the piece to properly fire.
- Then the kiln is shut
off and allowed to cool naturally to room temperature, another 12
hours, before opening.
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Decorating Techniques:
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No-Fired products:
- Antiquing, Drybrushing,
Marbleizing, Spattering, Sponging, Stenciling, and Stippling
- Mainly used for
decorative purposes.
- Utility items can be
decorated with no-fired colors (acrylic paints) Not for food or
water ornamental only.
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Fired products
- Pieces can be returned
for firing at a local ceramic shop.
- We carry a full line of
Duncan, Mayco, Gare Laguna paints.
- Always read the Label
on all jars, and follow the instruction.
- Ask for help if needed
and do testing before doing a quantity of items.
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With ready to paint ceramic bisque, you can easily create that
special piece in the color and style that is just not found any where but in
your imagination! Now bring it to life, and create....
- Find your favorite subject
theme in ceramic bisque - dolls, carousel, chess sets, fish, birds, cats,
fantasy, dragons, dishes, gargoyles, Christmas, and many others.
- Discover the exciting hobby of
painting and decorating ceramic bisque.
- Take a look at all you can
create.
- Items in every category
imaginable, ready to paint and decorate.
- All items sold on this site
come unpainted only.
Always begin by rinsing your unpainted ceramic bisque piece under cold water.
This
rinses off dust particles and allows paint to adhere better on your piece. Do
not rub any towels or anything to dry it. Wait 3 minutes and start painting even
though it feels moist.
A good way to decide what you want to paint is to use a regular
pencil and draw out you design. All pencil marks will burn off of your ceramic
bisque during firing.
Another good tool is to get some ceramic carbon paper (sold on this web site)
and trace things on. The carbon paper is live on one side only and leaves a
pencil like line. This too will burn off during firing.
Smiley bank (bisque section)
Certain underglazes are made specifically for unpainted bisque (concepts,
stroke & coat & fun coats). Most of these work the same way. One coat for
translucent, two for semi opaque and three coats for opaque. Keep in mind that
when you do multiple coats do not make multiple brush passes on the second and
third coats, only one pass. This will only serve to move the bottom coats around
defeating the purpose of getting an opaque look. But instead you will get
streaking.
Clear glazing your bisque piece requires caution because dried underglazes are on the powdery side. Therefore when brushing wet glaze over
underglazes if one is not careful, it will create colors to run. One good piece of
advice is to use a good glazing fan brush (sold on this web site). When applying
the clear glaze only make one pass over every area. Allow the glaze to dry and
apply the second coat with one pass only. Do not keep brushing over same area
for this will create a smear on the colors. Most clear glazes like IN-1001 or
GL-612 by Duncan
(sold on this web site) require 2 to 3 coats. Read label for
specifics. Allow glaze on ceramic bisque to dry thoroughly then fire to cone 06.
As always if you have a specific problem you are welcome to
email us with the symptom and we will try to come up with the right remedy for
you.
Happy painting! And as always, you can find all the
ceramic bisque you need right here in our store!
More than 1500 colors available
on our web site.
Links related to Unpainted Ceramic Bisque:
Duncan
product information
Glazing Fan Brush
Unpainted Ceramic Bisque
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