A variety of pottery decoration methods
When we think of finished pottery, the subconscious is the first thing that comes to mind is its beautiful glaze and decorative colors.
1- glaze
Glaze is used in most pottery decorations. There are different types and almost any color that comes to your mind and includes all textures. The glaze can turn a simple piece of pottery into something special, and the techniques you can use with it are endless.
If we look at it from a practical point of view, glaze is used to glaze pottery and turn it into a safe container for food and liquids. When you cook a piece on fire and once again separately b
Putting the glaze on the fire will make your piece last longer. The raw piece of pottery is peeled off sooner, and this problem is eliminated by cooking for the glaze.
2- Secondary glaze and pre-glazed design
Glazes can be placed on top of each other to create more effect. This is called overglazing.
Some secondary glazes are actually a layer of glaze on another unripe glaze that is baked at the same temperature. On the other hand, it is possible to add another layer of glaze after cooking. In these cases, the dishes must be set on fire for the third time; This time with a lower temperature than the lower layer glaze. Pre-glazed design is not really another type of glaze, but a paint that is applied to unbaked pottery and then glazed over (usually the glaze is clear to find the underlying colors).
Pre-glazed design leaves a lot of room for creativity. First of all, there are many colors that you can use and you can also mix the colors you have to get the desired shade. With colors you can draw your beautiful designs and patterns. You can even use these colors as watercolors and from where on the surface The harder you put the pottery, the less likely it is that the glaze will slip and slip.
3- Slips and Engobes
Both types of veneers are essentially the same thing. The difference between the two words is due to language preferences in different areas. “Slip” is more common in Europe, and “engobe” is more commonly used in North America. Both words refer to liquid slurry, which consists of pottery or pottery mixed with paint. Slip and engobe are used to decorate wet pottery;
This can add color, texture or two-dimensional design. The advantage of using engobe is that you can use it for raw (or single) fire; This means that you can use it when your work is still wet or completely dry. Unlike glaze, engobe usually does not polish surfaces and gives them a matte finish. The only exception is Trasigilata; With which more brilliant things can be produced.