| Getting Started With Ceramic Art Therapy, an Overview |
Stage 1 evolutions and applications
black base glaze + finishing glaze
textured base glazes + finishing glaze
black base glaze + overcolour glaze/advanced ceramic quilting
overcolour glaze for simple ceramic quilting
textured base glazes + finishing glaze
black base glaze + overcolour glaze/advanced ceramic quilting
overcolour glaze for simple ceramic quilting
base glaze + finishing glaze
textured base glaze + finishing glaze
This is your introduction to the total concept and the first step in getting used to using Ranters
evolution glazes and seeing the way in which they behave. The best results of this first step is the
combination of the black/mulberry base glazes or the blue base glaze with the finishing glaze on top.
Notice how the finishing glaze catches in the edges and hollows. The black textured glaze will
produce a different finish as the finishing glaze will be caught in the hollows of the texture.
evolution glazes and seeing the way in which they behave. The best results of this first step is the
combination of the black/mulberry base glazes or the blue base glaze with the finishing glaze on top.
Notice how the finishing glaze catches in the edges and hollows. The black textured glaze will
produce a different finish as the finishing glaze will be caught in the hollows of the texture.
black base glaze + overcolour glaze for advanced ceramic quilting
In this stage the overcolour looks best on the black base. I do all my complex multi colour designs
this way. The gloss black produces a fantastic speckled finish on terracotta so I have stuck with
that. White clay bodies produce a different effect. The only thing here is you must use a soft pony or
similar brush with natural fibres for multi colour work.. After all the glaze is dry then apply 1 coat of
Reactant 2 and allow to dry. Then carefully and slowly peel off the tape.
this way. The gloss black produces a fantastic speckled finish on terracotta so I have stuck with
that. White clay bodies produce a different effect. The only thing here is you must use a soft pony or
similar brush with natural fibres for multi colour work.. After all the glaze is dry then apply 1 coat of
Reactant 2 and allow to dry. Then carefully and slowly peel off the tape.
overcolour glaze for ceramic quilting
A simple and dramatic effect can be obtained by just 3 coats of overcolour blue on bisque tiles.
After all the glaze is dry then apply 1 coat of Reactant 2 and allow to dry. Then carefully and slowly
peel off the tape. To achieve the maximum look surround the ceramic quilted tiles with tiles in one
of the specialised glaze finishes.
After all the glaze is dry then apply 1 coat of Reactant 2 and allow to dry. Then carefully and slowly
peel off the tape. To achieve the maximum look surround the ceramic quilted tiles with tiles in one
of the specialised glaze finishes.
Stage 2 evolutions and applications
base glazes + reactant 1 + overcolour glaze
base glazes + reactant 1 + overcolour glaze + finishing glaze
base glazes + reactant 1 + overcolour glaze + finishing glaze
base glazes + reactant 1 + overcolour glaze
Application of these glazes is very simple,
2-3 flowing coats of base glaze followed by 1 coat of Reactant 1 then
followed by 2-3 coats of overcolour glaze all on mature 03 / 04 bisque.
The amount of reaction that occurs depends on the degree of dryness of the Reactant, so for
violent reactions apply the overcolour while the Reactant is still very wet and for less severe
reaction when the Reactant is dry.
Best results are obtained by using a "Hake" brush as this will ensure even flowing coats. a
Do not be surprised when you see the overcolour glaze move on vertical
surfaces especially as it dries as this will add to the finished effect. Remember when applying the
overcolour to use light brush strokes but well loaded brushes
2-3 flowing coats of base glaze followed by 1 coat of Reactant 1 then
followed by 2-3 coats of overcolour glaze all on mature 03 / 04 bisque.
The amount of reaction that occurs depends on the degree of dryness of the Reactant, so for
violent reactions apply the overcolour while the Reactant is still very wet and for less severe
reaction when the Reactant is dry.
Best results are obtained by using a "Hake" brush as this will ensure even flowing coats. a
Do not be surprised when you see the overcolour glaze move on vertical
surfaces especially as it dries as this will add to the finished effect. Remember when applying the
overcolour to use light brush strokes but well loaded brushes
base glazes + reactant 1 + overcolour glaze + finishing glaze
After completing the above steps fire your piece to 05 / 06 glaze. Then put 2 coats of
finishing glaze on and re fire. It takes a while for the glaze to dry and remember the
finishing glaze is very fluid and will pool in the bottom of bowls so try not to let this happen.
finishing glaze on and re fire. It takes a while for the glaze to dry and remember the
finishing glaze is very fluid and will pool in the bottom of bowls so try not to let this happen.
Stage 3 evolutions and applications
reactant 2 +base glaze
reactant 2 +base glaze + overcolour glaze + overcolour glaze
reactant 2 +base glaze + overcolour glaze + finishing glaze
reactant 2 +base glaze + overcolour glaze + overcolour glaze
reactant 2 +base glaze + overcolour glaze + finishing glaze
reactant 2 + base glaze+overcolour glaze
Two coats of Reactant 2 on mature bisque, allow to dry, then 2 coats of base glaze, allow to dry,
then two coats of overcolour glaze and then fire.
then two coats of overcolour glaze and then fire.
reactant 2 + base glaze+overcolour glaze + overcolour glaze
Two coats of Reactant 2 on mature bisque, allow to dry, then 2 coats of base glaze, allow to dry,
then two coats of overcolour glaze and then fire. Then one or two coats of overcolour glaze and
refire.
then two coats of overcolour glaze and then fire. Then one or two coats of overcolour glaze and
refire.
reactant 2 + base glaze+overcolour glaze + finishing glaze
Two coats of Reactant 2 on mature bisque, allow to dry, then 2 coats of base glaze, allow to dry,
then two coats of overcolour glaze and then fire. Then apply two coats of finishing glaze and refire.
then two coats of overcolour glaze and then fire. Then apply two coats of finishing glaze and refire.
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