The art of painting on pottery glaze: painting on pottery
Painting on glaze is one of the attractive and popular methods of decorating pottery. In this method, after the initial firing of pottery and application of transparent glaze, desired designs are drawn on the glaze with special colors. These colors are combined with the glaze in the vicinity of the heat of the furnace and create a permanent and shiny design.
Types of painting on glaze
- Underglaze painting: In this method, the design is drawn on the raw clay before the transparent glaze is applied. Then, by baking in the oven, the design is hidden under the glaze and it gets a beautiful effect with the shine of the glaze.
- Painting on the glaze: after the initial firing of the pottery and the application of transparent glaze, designs are drawn on the glaze with special colors. These colors are combined with the glaze in the vicinity of the heat of the furnace and create a permanent and shiny design.
Steps of painting on the glaze - Pottery preparation: Prepare fired and glazed pottery.
- Drawing a design: draw the desired design with a pencil or pen on the clay.
- Coloring: paint the design using a brush and special glaze colors.
- Re-firing: re-firing the painted pottery in a kiln at the appropriate temperature to blend the colors with the glaze.
Special glaze colors
Glaze colors are mineral pigments that are compatible with the glaze and melt in the heat of the furnace. These paints are available in a wide range of colors and allow artists to create diverse and beautiful designs.
Advantages of painting on glaze
Durability: Designs created with enamel colors are very resistant and durable. - Luster: Glaze gives designs a special luster and beauty.
- Variety of design: it is possible to create very diverse and complex designs.
- Different techniques: You can use different painting techniques such as watercolor, acrylic, etc. to paint on the glaze.
Applications of painting on glaze - Decoration of dishes: Pottery dishes such as plates, bowls, vases, etc. can be decorated with paintings on the glaze.
- Painting: Using glazed pottery and painting on them, you can create beautiful artistic paintings.
- Making small figurines: Small clay figurines can be decorated by painting on the glaze.
Important points in painting on glaze - Choosing the right color: the chosen colors should be compatible with the oven’s baking temperature.
- Paint thickness: The paint layer should not be too thick so as not to crack.
- Proper firing: The firing temperature of the kiln must be carefully controlled so that the colors blend well with the glaze.