Painterly Floral Underglaze Vase

Designer: Sally Meixner

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Instructions

  1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust. 
  2. Using water-based markers, sketch a floral design onto the surface of the vase. Alternatively, use transfer paper or stencils to transfer an image. 
  3. Fill in the design with 2-3 coats of underglaze. Expand the palette by mixing transition colors. Fire to cone 04. 
  4. Apply 2-3 coats of SW004 Zinc Free Clear over the flowers and the inside the pot, leaving the background unglazed.  
  5. Fire to cone 6.

Additional Adaptations & Tips 

  • Although they can be applied and fired together, applying clear glaze over underglaze that has already been fired prevents potential smearing of underglaze design.  

Supplies

Form

  • Stoneware vase or midrange clay

Colors

  • UG093 Wild Violet  
  • UG208 Dragon Red 
  • UG206 Fire Engine Red 
  • UG228 Midnight Blue 
  • UG091 True Teal  
  • UG021 Leaf Green  
  • UG022 Spring Green 
  • UG223 Apricot 
  • UG046 Bright Yellow  
  • UG051 China White 
  • SW004 Zinc Free Clear 

  Decorating Accessories

  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan 
  • RB-104 #4 Liner 
  • RB-100 #0 Detail Liner 

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge 
  • Water-based markers
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