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Glazing the rim of a mug when using 2 colors

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brent Farler Oct 29, 2012. 4 Replies

Hope this is the correct way to ask a question.  How do you get a clean line between 2 colors on the rim of a mug?  Such as a liner glaze inside and a different one on the outside.  I have noticed…Continue

 

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What is your experience with ceramics in general. (Long answer encouraged)
amateur
What is your current involvement with electric fired ceramics? (long answer encouraged)
Do all my firing in a Skutt 1027-3 to cone 5-6
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More experience in mixing glazes.
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home studio
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http://ceramicsdaily.org
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Randy's Red = first try

Posted on April 11, 2012 at 12:18pm 2 Comments

Thanks Pamela, I found this RIO here on this site.  It's called Special Red Oxide from Ceramic Supply of New York and New Jersery.  I really think the wash after 3 coats is what made it bright.  Sells for $3.25 per pound. 

Randy's Red = first try

Posted on March 13, 2012 at 1:48pm 2 Comments

First thank you George for the advice.  See the result.  Three heavy coats, 1 brushing of RIO (special) mixed with water and a slow cool firing. 

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